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Before i take the panel apart, what could be the culprit that i'm hearing on the video? It's def loose feeling when closing the door as well. Passenger side doesn't do it.
Last edited by blackbirdls1; Feb 21, 2024 at 03:25 PM.
Reason: adding video
81 views - but anyway - if I remember correctly - there are "guides" in the door - those may need adjustment. they look like this. wont know for sure until you open it up
^ Those guides do not contact the glass during most of the movement. They primarily keep it off the outer seals (so it doesn't drag) seals as the window is half-way up.
The inner door panel needs to come off to find out what's going on. The regulator rivet holes could be worn or the rear inner roller (The roller attached to the glass bottom frame riveted to the glass.) could be broken. Both of these are common and will cause the window to loosen up.
How bad is it to fix? I will take it apart this weekend.
It depends on what the problem is, but it will probably not be an overnight fix. If you are good with tools, you can probably do this yourself. If not, you'll need the help of a body/mechanical shop.
Please take the door panel off, peel back the plastic on the door. Check out the roller, check out the regulator mount. Take pictures, post and report back.
The last picture is of the rear roller. It's common for that part to crack and then break clean. You want to make sure that isn't happening. (I can't tell from your picture.)
Personally, I am a fan of welding the stud to the bracket to seal up the cracks. (or taking it to a mechanical/body shop that can do it safety without burning the car up)
screw is 1/4-28 tapered head socket head cap screw,thick washer(well greased to minimize metal to metal contact) used to duplicate large roller and has a ID larger than the screw to allow 'swivelling',large thin flatwasher to prevent pullout thru the damaged hole,1/4-28 locknut.
I would first compare it to the other side of the car. If its different, then something is broken or loose. (I'd check your friends welding job first!)
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Window loose/ janky 
