[jpfasch]

My wife rolled the rear passenger window down in our 2001 dts, and then it wouldn't go back up. The window moves easily by hand, so I taped it up for the time being. She had to leave in the car, so I haven't really had a chance to look at it yet. I tried searching the forums for similar problems, but couldn't come up with any answers.

 

[00 Deville]

Common problem on your model... I've replaced 5 of them on my 2 Deville's Your window regulator needs to be either repaired or replaced. Check out the Cadillac tech tips section of the board for multiple repair procedures. Costs $550 to replace at the dealer or do it yourself for a lot less.

 

[TorquedWench]

I just had my driver's side regulator done a couple of weeks ago. They used an aftermarket part and it saved almost $200 off the repair....total of $365

 

[skippydts]

Do it yourself
I fixed two in my 03 DTS and it took 2 hours and $70.00 each from Partstrain.com. I used the how-to PDF from this forum..
I think I am about to do my third one because I can hear creaking from the front passenger window after I put it up..

 

[00 Deville]

Skippy is right this is one repair that you need to learn to do yourself. It is relatively easy and if you drive a 00-05 Deville your going to to get really good at doing it. First one I did in an hour... now I've got my time down to 30 minutes.

 

[Ranger]

There is also a procedure in the tech tips section for a modification to permanently solve the "pop n drop" problem.

 

[jpfasch]

Thanks, for the help. I looked up the info in the tech tips section, and found the step by step tutorial for working on the front door. (I'm working on the rear passenger door) I removed the velcro piece and popped all the fasteners out, but the door seems to have two screws behind the armrest. I messed with it for a while but it didn't want to budge and I did not want to force it and end up with another problem. Do I need to remove those screws, or do they pop out somehow when you lift up. I was using a moderate amount of force to pull up on the door panel, but I didn't want to break it.

 

[Ranger]

The arm rest is screwed to the door panel and comes off with it. If everything is loose, remove the panel by lifting it upwards. Just like the front door.