[ClimbingConstable28]

Good evening Yall, so I have a 14 Durango Limited. I will start here, with since I have owned it less then a month I noticed a slight air leak in the top of where the window goes into the top of the door ok, no biggie then noticed as if the phelt was missing from the inside of the door towards the bottom significant gap between panel and glass(door panel is pushed all the way). Moving on today, was pulling into work, had not messed with the window at all and heard a loud POP noise as if someone hit my door. I looked around and there was nothing, pulled into my parking spot, and my buddy came over and I rolled the window down as I hit the button it would not automatically go down, then once it was down it had a loud grinding noise, so I went to put the window up, and it made a loud grinding noise again and the window would barely move. I had to force it with the help of my buddy, once it was up if I hit the up button once it was up the window started to slide down as if it wasnt connected and continued to grind. No prior issue till today. any answers? Regulator, motor, off track.

 

[Chase300]

Sounds like the window regulator broke...possible the cable as typically the motor doesn't die...at least I've never had one fail, only cables or the plastic pullies.
They are easy to replace...so sounds like you're pulling off the door panel.

 

[ClimbingConstable28]

Thank You.

 

[DodgeCares]

Good evening Yall, so I have a 14 Durango Limited. I will start here, with since I have owned it less then a month I noticed a slight air leak in the top of where the window goes into the top of the door ok, no biggie then noticed as if the phelt was missing from the inside of the door towards the bottom significant gap between panel and glass(door panel is pushed all the way). Moving on today, was pulling into work, had not messed with the window at all and heard a loud POP noise as if someone hit my door. I looked around and there was nothing, pulled into my parking spot, and my buddy came over and I rolled the window down as I hit the button it would not automatically go down, then once it was down it had a loud grinding noise, so I went to put the window up, and it made a loud grinding noise again and the window would barely move. I had to force it with the help of my buddy, once it was up if I hit the up button once it was up the window started to slide down as if it wasnt connected and continued to grind. No prior issue till today. any answers? Regulator, motor, off track.

Hi ClimbingConstable28,
We apologize for the trouble you are experiencing. If you are not able to remedy this concern with the advice provided here, we kindly recommend connecting with your local Dodge dealer. If you are in need of any assistance with that process, our team is available via private message.

Rob
Dodge Cares

 

[ClimbingConstable28]

Hi ClimbingConstable28,
We apologize for the trouble you are experiencing. If you are not able to remedy this concern with the advice provided here, we kindly recommend connecting with your local Dodge dealer. If you are in need of any assistance with that process, our team is available via private message.

Rob
Dodge Cares

Thank you

 

[DodgeCares]

Thank you

Of course! We are happy to help.

Rob
Dodge Cares

 

[Durned Ugly]

FYI
I agree your window regulator has failed. But even if the motor is still running I would advise you to spend the extra funds to buy a complete window regulator WITH motor assembly. I believe that you will likely find that the pre assembled unit is easier and quicker to install than having to disassemble your old unit and put the motor on the new one.

While it's true that some vehicles aren't too difficult to swap the motor on, most can be a real hassle and can turn a 1 to 2 hours long job into a problem that might have you regretting even trying. In which case, you might actually be waiting on the complete assembly and no longer be able to return the "bare" regulator.

If that happens, you will be awaiting parts while your donor's window space sits empty unless you can fashion a way to clamp the glass in the up position. Which, you had better do a solid job of or the glass could fall and break.

This is coming from someone that's done many across all models and years.

Good luck.

 

[ClimbingConstable28]

FYI
I agree your window regulator has failed. But even if the motor is still running I would advise you to spend the extra funds to buy a complete window regulator WITH motor assembly. I believe that you will likely find that the pre assembled unit is easier and quicker to install than having to disassemble your old unit and put the motor on the new one.

While it's true that some vehicles aren't too difficult to swap the motor on, most can be a real hassle and can turn a 1 to 2 hours long job into a problem that might have you regretting even trying. In which case, you might actually be waiting on the complete assembly and no longer be able to return the "bare" regulator.

If that happens, you will be awaiting parts while your donor's window space sits empty unless you can fashion a way to clamp the glass in the up position. Which, you had better do a solid job of or the glass could fall and break.

This is coming from someone that's done many across all models and years.

Good luck.

I appreciate it. I’ve replaced my share of regulators. These seem easier because they sit on a plastic assembly.