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Aug 28, 2006 | 04:45 AM

emquad46

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window rattles

My '03 coupe windows rattle when going over hard bumps. The driver window is more apparent than the passenger window. The dealer checked it out and said there were no bulletins on it. He said they would not replace the regulators unless it was deemed severe. The only way I can stop the rattle is to hold my finger between the weatherstripping and the glass!

Any suggestions.

Aug 28, 2006 | 05:33 AM

frty9r

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took to glass shop. rattle stopped. now top leaks

Aug 28, 2006 | 05:51 AM

double-oh-coupe

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Mine does this too ... only "solution" I've found is after the windows are rolled all the way down give them a 'bump' up. Seems to reduce the rattling.

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Originally Posted by frty9r

took to glass shop. rattle stopped. now top leaks

Any clue what they did to stop the rattle?

Aug 28, 2006 | 08:34 AM

ptdrummer54

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It is not an unknown problem - here is one thread on possible cause (which includes a service bulletin on window rattles) - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=window+rattle

There are others. If you use the advanced search function, searching on window rattles in the C6 section (include the archives), you will get all sorts of good info on fixing it.

Aug 28, 2006 | 12:12 PM

Stealthy4

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St. Jude Donor '06

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Originally Posted by emquad46

Is this with the windows up or down?

Mine seem to rattle both when up and down...this post above seems to explain a fix for when they are down, but when mine are up, they rattle against the little black clip that is part of the targa roofright where the window seals against the top...

Aug 28, 2006 | 07:00 PM

02canavette

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I have heard that there is a clip at the bottom of the door that holds the window in place when it is rolled down. I had the same problem with my drivers side window. I just recently had the regulator replaced due to it not working and I told the service guy at the stealership about the rattle. He said he would tell the tech. When I got the car back, the rattle was gone.

Aug 28, 2006 | 11:45 PM

mrtoner

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Window Rattle

A few weeks ago I developed a rattle on the drivers' side, window UP only, and hard bumps. Drove me crazy - had the door panel off 5-6 times.

Finally found that it is the top of the glass rattling against the plastic guide on the removable top panel!

Cut a piece of the fuzzy velcro to fit inside the 'u' shape, pressed it in, and no more rattle.

Aug 29, 2006 | 01:34 AM

frty9r

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My raddle was in the door. They said they found loose bolts at he bottom off the window. They fit nice and tight now, but when it rains hard the water pours in. Took to dealer and they said my door hinges are worn out. Bought and installed hinges. Haven't had any rain since, but Iive in the Great Northwest so I get to test it a a great length in the next 6 months. Would not recommend Glass shop to anyone. Smith glass in Albany. They didn't want have anything to do with The window after the fix. They said they did everything they could do and I have to take it to a body shop or dealer. They also said it looks like someone had been inside the door earlier at some time. Next thing I know the screw cover behind the handle is missing. It had to have fallen out when I opened my door at sometime after their fix.