2003 Oldsmobile Alero :-(

[Jschmuck2]

My girlfriend's driver's side window won't open. It's a four door model and all of the other windows work just fine.

Where would be the best place to start looking to solve the problem??

 

[Zenmervolt]

Check the switch first, if it is working and passing current, then it's probably the motor assembly, which can be relatively expensive.

ZV

 

[Pocatello]

My coworker had similar problem with his Alero. It cost him around $400 to fix.

 

[Squisher]

Do you feel comfortable taking apart a door? It's not that hard, just a little scary when you have to pry the inner door panel off the clips holding it in place.

I did a '98 Olds over the winter to replace the motor/regulator it cost $90 (used).

 

[Mermaidman]

Get a window regulator from eBay. Much cheaper than having the dealer repair it. As Squisher mentioned above, prying out the door trim *sounds* scary. Buy a trim tool for a few dollars and it'd be much easier to get the trim out.