Driver's side window

My driver's side window won't roll up or down.
Right before this happened, I had rolled it up and I heard a sort of clank metallic noise. I then tried to roll it down. Nothing. Tried rolling up. Nothing.
I can hear the motor turning when I hit the switch.
So I tried moving the glass itsself and the window went straight down.
Luckily, when I got home, I pulled the glass up with a pair of long nose pliers and it is being held up with a pen jammed on the inside of the weather strip.

Anyone know what it could be? Is it an easy fix? I don't wanna bring it to the stealership if I don't have to. My FSM isn't really to helpful.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

BTW, I've got a 1999 4 dr with power windows.

the window regulator probably came apart in the door, its not uncommon

So all I need is a regulator?
What exactly is the regulator's function? To hold the glass in pace?

Thanks.

it is the mechanism that runs the window up and down. depending on the year it may come with the window motor as well.

You will have to take off the interior door trim panel to see exactly what is wrong. It could be that one of the rollers fell off or the bolts that hold the glass to the regulator came off. Once it is open, you will have a better idea of what you need to fix it.

there are no rollers inside. it is a cable guide mechanism and they basically just come apart and are not serviceable.

Not serviceable meaning I can't just try to fix it? I'd have to replace 'em? :doh: Is it difficult? I haven't taken out the door panel to look at it yet being that I'm at work right now. I'd hate to go to the stealership :bawl:

jneary and Durango-Bob...thanks!

jneary, how much do you think it's gonna cost me at the stealership for parts and labor. Just a rough guesstimate...
Thanks.

jneary said:

there are no rollers inside. it is a cable guide mechanism and they basically just come apart and are not serviceable.

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Same thing happened to my 00 XJ last night.

So it's gonna be a dealership thing?