Power window regulator misaligned
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Heel & Toe
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Power window regulator misaligned
Hello,
I'm new to the community and I just bought a 1980 c3. It has a few issues to figure out but one of the first ones is that the power windows don't move at all. The motor spins but nothing happens. My first thought was that a gear was stripped, but upon inspection the gears are both in good shape. The fan gear is simply just not touching the motor gear. Is there any way to fix this gap? Is something bent? Has anyone had this issue before?
I'm new to the community and I just bought a 1980 c3. It has a few issues to figure out but one of the first ones is that the power windows don't move at all. The motor spins but nothing happens. My first thought was that a gear was stripped, but upon inspection the gears are both in good shape. The fan gear is simply just not touching the motor gear. Is there any way to fix this gap? Is something bent? Has anyone had this issue before?
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Summerville SC
Although the gears might look good, maybe there is a spot where the teeth on the regulator are born down. I had that in my 78 and they make replacement parts just for that reason. Got a new part and attached the old motor to it and it worked fine. And welcome to the club. Lots of info here that we love to share. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2016
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
Hello,
I'm new to the community and I just bought a 1980 c3. It has a few issues to figure out but one of the first ones is that the power windows don't move at all. The motor spins but nothing happens. My first thought was that a gear was stripped, but upon inspection the gears are both in good shape. The fan gear is simply just not touching the motor gear. Is there any way to fix this gap? Is something bent? Has anyone had this issue before?
I'm new to the community and I just bought a 1980 c3. It has a few issues to figure out but one of the first ones is that the power windows don't move at all. The motor spins but nothing happens. My first thought was that a gear was stripped, but upon inspection the gears are both in good shape. The fan gear is simply just not touching the motor gear. Is there any way to fix this gap? Is something bent? Has anyone had this issue before?
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2022
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This may help.
https://youtu.be/2mdqu9_HfpA
https://youtu.be/2mdqu9_HfpA
