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Ford Ka window not opening

betterlatethannever
betterlatethannever Posts: 5,280 Forumite
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Hi- I have an old Ford Ka (2003) with manual winding windows.
The drivers window has stopped working and I'm wondering, is this a big job if i take it to a mechanic?
Can i do it myself (mechanically stupid) :o

The window simply doesn't move when you turn the handle.

Thanks
The first time we said hello, was the first time we said goodbye. As the angels took your tiny hand and flew you to the sky-you forever left us breathless. RIP my beautiful granddaughter :(

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  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,623 Forumite
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    Check if theres a youtube video on the subject, but i'd probably take it to a mechanic to sort out.
  • [simon]
    [simon] Posts: 241 Forumite
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    edited 26 August 2016 at 1:26PM
    Tbh this time of year I hear the ford KA makes an excellent DIY convertible.

    Problem solved.
  • Inner_Zone
    Inner_Zone Posts: 2,856 Forumite
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    [simon] wrote: »
    Tbh this time of year I hear the ford KA makes an excellent DIY convertible.

    Problem solved.

    Think the OP might struggle with the angle grinder though.:rotfl:
  • betterlatethannever
    betterlatethannever Posts: 5,280 Forumite
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    :rotfl::rotfl:
    I'll just find a very low bridge.

    All i can find on youtube are electric window fixes so I'll pop it into my local garage and get them to check.
    The first time we said hello, was the first time we said goodbye. As the angels took your tiny hand and flew you to the sky-you forever left us breathless. RIP my beautiful granddaughter :(
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