Rear window jammed(stuck)

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Bigbradz

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Hi guys, had a look around,and seen a lot of Freelander rear window issues,however my window is jammed shut, it's three door 2L TDI and the glsss has gone on outside of frame,it doesn't drop that bit when I try to open the rear (boot) door,and when itry to open it from the button inside it beeps, I can hear some sort of noise inside the door, maybe the motor for the window, any advice greatfully received,thanksin advance
Phil
 
Bigbradz said:
Hi guys, had a look around,and seen a lot of Freelander rear window issues,however my window is jammed shut, it's three door 2L TDI and the glsss has gone on outside of frame,it doesn't drop that bit when I try to open the rear (boot) door,and when itry to open it from the button inside it beeps, I can hear some sort of noise inside the door, maybe the motor for the window, any advice greatfully received,thanksin advance
Phil
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Sounds like the cables have failed. It's really common for one or both cables to rust through, every few years.
 
It is the worse bit about the Freelander 1 ours jams up or down every so often, normally take it to bits, put everything back where it should be and it is okay for 6 months or so, had a freelander when first came out and used to drive with back window open a lot but tend to leave this one closed, as much as I can but it does have to drop to open back door
 
Bigbradz said:
Is this quite a easy fix?

Thanks again
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It's not difficult, if you've done a few, but for a first timer, with minimal knowledge it's not easy.
Bigbradz said:
I guess you mean electric cables of some sort ?
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No mechanical cables. The windows are moved by a motor, via Bowden cables, which are replaceable.
Here's the whole drive assembly, ready to fit after the cables have been replaced.
Screenshot_20210524-125834_Gallery.jpg
 
Search on Youtube for videos showing you how to replace the cables or just buy a new regulator complete.
I've repaired a couple now and it's a pain so if you're not confident just buy one complete with motor.
 
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