It is more than likely the motor. Check it when you have the trim pad off. If it is getting voltage when the switch is pushed both ways, the motor should turn. The labor price varies with what part of the country you live in.
cANNOT GET THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW UP, IT IS PARTWAY DOWN AND HAVE TRIED SPRAYING CLEANER IN IT, NO GO. WHAT DO I DO? The switch, or relay, for that window is faulty, or worn out (since drivers window is most used). Replace it.
just so i can get it up atleast
The 1998 VW Jetta drivers side power window relay switch can be found inside of the drivers side door. You will need to remove the drivers side door panel in order to access the power window relay switch.
Hi, The problem with your pass side window is the drivers side power window switch. I have had this same problem on my 1993 Aerostar.
how to replace1994 grand drivers side power window motor
Tell me if just one window or all of them quit working
There is a control power pack located in the drivers door panel which overtime needs to be removed and then re-soldiered to fix a cold soldier joints on the circuit board. This will fix the drivers window from sometime not opening.
If you mean the extra switch on the drivers side power window control it cuts power to the passenger side window switch. Handy if you have kids.
check the fuses
try removing switch, and jumping the wires, this should raise window with out pulling door apart
intermitting problem with no power at drivers door
Fuse, wiring, connector, drivers side window control switch.