Passenger manual window won't roll up/down

[xyster]

I have a 92 240sx base model coupe with manual windows/locks. A few months ago, my girlfriend rolled down the passenger window...there was sort of a clunking noise, and it wouldn't go back up. I managed to get it back up by pulling up on the window and kind of working it back and forth while she pushed the crank handle. Since it was winter, I just left it that way, since I didn't need to roll it down anyways. I installed front door speakers today, and decided to see if I could fix the window while I had the door apart. The window will roll down about 4 inches, then stop, and only move up and down about an inch. When I turn the handle, it makes sort of a grinding/crunching noise. I have the s13 200sx (australian, I think) FSM, but it doesn't really tell me a whole lot. I searched, and found just info on power windows. I can't see anything wrong with the assembly...but I don't really know what to look for either. Any help would be appreciated.

[xyster]

anyone?

[drjohn]

Sounds like the window regulator is binding and the grinding noise is the cables that are twisting up and about to snap.

[hammerdownS13]

I have this same problem with my driver's side. when i intalled my speakers, i didn't see how you could open up the door and replace the window regulator (which i think would be the most straightforward way of fixing the problem). as you said, the FSM is no help at all, and i still have to fix mine. how did yours turn out?

[xyster]

how did it turn out? I got lazy and busy, and never fixed it