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My parents had the vette painted and when they did the people took the door panels off which I have no problem with, but they didnt put them back on right. The window on the driver side will roll up halfway and then it will start clicking like crazy like it is off track or something. The passenger side window just does the clicking and wont do anything. What am I lookiing at here? 
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From: Asheboro North Carolina
My parents had the vette painted and when they did the people took the door panels off which I have no problem with, but they didnt put them back on right. The window on the driver side will roll up halfway and then it will start clicking like crazy like it is off track or something. The passenger side window just does the clicking and wont do anything. What am I lookiing at here?
http://www.diypowerwindowrepair.com/
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From: Supreme Soviet Peace-Loving Pipple's Kollektive of Seattle Wa
I don't know why pulling the door panels would cause this problem unless they also pulled the window regulators and motors. The clicking you hear is most likely the motor gear is stripped in one spot. This can be caused by too much pressure on the window causing it to bind. Anyway, here's a quick reference to the components used in most power window systems.
http://www.diypowerwindowrepair.com/
http://www.diypowerwindowrepair.com/
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
There is some info in here, but the pics are not that great.
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Doors.pdf
The 86 uses a nylon gear ribbon, knock off a few teeth and it goes nowhere or only part way.
Remove the door panel and have a close look.
http://members.shaw.ca/agent86/Doors.pdf
The 86 uses a nylon gear ribbon, knock off a few teeth and it goes nowhere or only part way.
Remove the door panel and have a close look.
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From: Jacksonville FL
Apparently the "ribbon" type regulators were pretty common, enough so there is a replacement ribbon available at most parts houses in the "Help" section. You will probly have to trim it to length and it will hafta be riveted back into place.
The newer style scissor regulators are faster and more reliable, you may consider going with them. I have upgraded both of mine and am extremely happy with them.
Good Luck!
The newer style scissor regulators are faster and more reliable, you may consider going with them. I have upgraded both of mine and am extremely happy with them.
Good Luck!
