[Z06] power window will not operate
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power window will not operate
I tried to lower my passenger window today and it will not operate.
I can hear the relay in the door when i press up or down, but the motor does not engage. I checked all the fuses and everything is ok. Anyone else had this problem?
Gus
I can hear the relay in the door when i press up or down, but the motor does not engage. I checked all the fuses and everything is ok. Anyone else had this problem?
Gus
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi Gusvette -
I have not heard of anyone having that problem, but I would say it's a 10 minute job to get the door panel off to investigate...
Check out the instructions at Vette Essentials -
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
good luck -
best regards -
mqqn
I have not heard of anyone having that problem, but I would say it's a 10 minute job to get the door panel off to investigate...
Check out the instructions at Vette Essentials -
http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...or_handle.html
good luck -
best regards -
mqqn
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mqqn,
I think I'll take it to the dealer since I'm still under warranty.
I know that if I ball-it-up taking it apart the'll nail me for the repairs.
I book marked that page, thanks.
Lots of great details and pictures....
Gus
I think I'll take it to the dealer since I'm still under warranty.
I know that if I ball-it-up taking it apart the'll nail me for the repairs.
I book marked that page, thanks.
Lots of great details and pictures....
Gus
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'11
Hi Gus -
No problem - I noticed your join date and wondered if you were still warranted...that's a good thing.
I just had to remove the door panels on our coupe - I wanted to fix the rattling "bose" logos on the speaker grilles...
they were driving me nutz!
It is really easy - I use a rubber spatula as a starter wedge and just start pulling the panel out.
best regards -
mqqn
No problem - I noticed your join date and wondered if you were still warranted...that's a good thing.
I just had to remove the door panels on our coupe - I wanted to fix the rattling "bose" logos on the speaker grilles...
they were driving me nutz! It is really easy - I use a rubber spatula as a starter wedge and just start pulling the panel out.
best regards -
mqqn
Last edited by mqqn; Feb 19, 2005 at 12:50 AM.
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Originally Posted by Gusvette
I tried to lower my passenger window today and it will not operate.
I can hear the relay in the door when i press up or down, but the motor does not engage. I checked all the fuses and everything is ok. Anyone else had this problem?
Gus
I can hear the relay in the door when i press up or down, but the motor does not engage. I checked all the fuses and everything is ok. Anyone else had this problem?
Gus
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From: Houston, TX
Gus,
This is one of the more common problems on the C5. Many theories, none are proven. I've had 2x C5s, both have had this same problem. Quick solution is to slam the door with the down button held down. Usually frees up. Sometimes frees up by itself. Would have the motor replaced before your warranty runs up. Hopefully it won't fix itself before you get it into the service department.
Possible causes.......
Low voltage
Loose connection on motor
Corroded bushings in motor
Bad motor
Infrequent use, which causes corrosion.
This is one of the more common problems on the C5. Many theories, none are proven. I've had 2x C5s, both have had this same problem. Quick solution is to slam the door with the down button held down. Usually frees up. Sometimes frees up by itself. Would have the motor replaced before your warranty runs up. Hopefully it won't fix itself before you get it into the service department.
Possible causes.......
Low voltage
Loose connection on motor
Corroded bushings in motor
Bad motor
Infrequent use, which causes corrosion.
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I had the exact same problem, passenger side and all. Thanks to the CF it was fixed in about ten minutes, take off door panel, hit the pwr motor with something (pliers) and press the button, worked for me. I dont know how, just tried it first before ordering the motor, i think it had to do with dust build up or something.
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Very common problem. Dealt with this myself for a long time. The best and easiest quick fix is to punch the door (hard) just to the right of where the top right corner of the speaker meets the door (assuming its the passange side door) while the door is opened. This is where the motor is located. This fix will last awhile, but like the others said it will inevitablly fail over time, and Murphy will make sure its at the worst possible time. If possible, get it replaced at the dealer sooner than later.
Drifting
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From: Gulf of Mexico Florida West Coast
Originally Posted by Gusvette
I tried to lower my passenger window today and it will not operate.
I can hear the relay in the door when i press up or down, but the motor does not engage. I checked all the fuses and everything is ok. Anyone else had this problem?
Gus
I can hear the relay in the door when i press up or down, but the motor does not engage. I checked all the fuses and everything is ok. Anyone else had this problem?
Gus
