97 SLT Problem, please help

Hi, I have a 1997 Saturn SL2 1.9L dual cam. Anyways, I have been having
problems with the power windows. They seem to always stick and often have
trouble moving down and up. Sometimes they hardly move. Any ideas on how
to fix it? or help make it better. Also, My back left door has messed up
and won't open. From both the outside, and inside the door handles seem as
if they are locked. Any tips? If anyone can help me out or give me advice
I'd appreciate it. Thanks A lot,

 

NOt sure about the door but the windows I can. Seems that due to the plastic
door panels that the whole assembly isn't very stuff so the torque of the
window moving flexes things quite a bit. remove the panel and you'll see the
regyulator is held by one (11mm as I recall) nut in a slot on the outside of
the inner door panel. It needs to put back into place and tightened. You may
need to reinforce the area with a large washer but this should get your
windows "on track".
Larry

 

The other poster is right on with the window fix. I have a 97 and the
back doors on mine did just as you said, but in reverse, would not
latch after opening. The linkage and gizzmos inside the latching and
locking area get frozen over time due to lack of lubing. If you have
something like WD 40, Liquid Wrench or similar, lift up the handle and
shoot it(with the tube, not spray) in both sides under the handle into
the inside of the door. You will have to use quite a bit to get to
the area that is frozen and it will run out the bottom of the door, so
put something down to catch it. Do that several times over a day or
two and see if that will free it up. I now give the doors a shot
every month or so to keep them from freezing up.
Good luck,
MR