window not working
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From: Lodi New Jersey/New York
window not working
Hi, I went to work and got in my car to come home and my passenger window wont work. I hear a tick at the door when I hit the switch but nothing----is this a common thing ---I owned 7 vettes and never had a motor go bad ----What should I trouble shoot first
Thanks in advance to all who can help
Thanks in advance to all who can help
Le Mans Master
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From: Longview Texas
If you hear the relay click, and the window does not move, you will probably need to replace the window regulator assembly.
Some will suggest you slam the door, beat on the door panel, etc., which may make it work for awhile, but once they quit working, you will eventually have to replace the regulator.
I have replaced both regulators on my 04 Z06, and so far they are still working fine. One window I used often, the other not very often, and both finally quit working completely.
Some will suggest you slam the door, beat on the door panel, etc., which may make it work for awhile, but once they quit working, you will eventually have to replace the regulator.
I have replaced both regulators on my 04 Z06, and so far they are still working fine. One window I used often, the other not very often, and both finally quit working completely.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Mar 8, 2008 at 07:15 PM.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
If you hear the relay click, and the window does not move, you will probably need to replace the window regulator assembly.
Some will suggest you slam the door, beat on the door panel, etc., which may make it work for awhile, but once they quit working, you will eventually have to replace the regulator.
I have replaced both regulators on my 04 Z06, and so far they are still working fine. One window I used often, the other not very often, and both finally quit working completely.
Some will suggest you slam the door, beat on the door panel, etc., which may make it work for awhile, but once they quit working, you will eventually have to replace the regulator.
I have replaced both regulators on my 04 Z06, and so far they are still working fine. One window I used often, the other not very often, and both finally quit working completely.
I battled mine for 2 years and eventually gave in and had the window regulator replaced. The window began making a grinding noise as it was going down, so that was the last straw, and it was embarrassing when you try to roll the window down to talk to someone, and you can't!Here was the technique that worked for me. I would turn the car on and then sit in the passenger seat. Then I would hold the window-down button and beat on the door panel next to the grab handle. Usually worked without fail.
You are definitely not the only one experiencing the problem!
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
mine finally failed recently as well. For a while, I could beat the passenger door and get it to work, but after a while, it didn't respond to getting beat up anymore (I felt like Ike Turner beating up on my baby like that 
).... so since I had an extended warranty with a $100 deductable, I took it in to have the motor checked out and also to get my oil pressure sensor replaced. They replaced the passenger door regulator/motor assembly and my oil pressure sensor. total cost to me was $130 
Plus they have a 12 month warranty so if that stupid pressure sensor goes out again soon, they'll have to cover the repair on their own dime.
).... so since I had an extended warranty with a $100 deductable, I took it in to have the motor checked out and also to get my oil pressure sensor replaced. They replaced the passenger door regulator/motor assembly and my oil pressure sensor. total cost to me was $130 Plus they have a 12 month warranty so if that stupid pressure sensor goes out again soon, they'll have to cover the repair on their own dime.
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From: Lodi New Jersey/New York
mine finally failed recently as well. For a while, I could beat the passenger door and get it to work, but after a while, it didn't respond to getting beat up anymore (I felt like Ike Turner beating up on my baby like that ).... so since I had an extended warranty with a $100 deductable, I took it in to have the motor checked out and also to get my oil pressure sensor replaced. They replaced the passenger door regulator/motor assembly and my oil pressure sensor. total cost to me was $130 Plus they have a 12 month warranty so if that stupid pressure sensor goes out again soon, they'll have to cover the repair on their own dime.
).... so since I had an extended warranty with a $100 deductable, I took it in to have the motor checked out and also to get my oil pressure sensor replaced. They replaced the passenger door regulator/motor assembly and my oil pressure sensor. total cost to me was $130 Plus they have a 12 month warranty so if that stupid pressure sensor goes out again soon, they'll have to cover the repair on their own dime.
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Here's the definitive thread on door/window module issues. I'd say if you have warranty let them fix it for you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=door+module
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ht=door+module
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Racer
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From: South Jersey (3 minutes from Delware)
I had this happen on mine also. I tried the hammer trick and it moved but died in the middle. I went and got a regulator and installed it in about 30 minutes. Its not hard at all. Good Luck
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1951255
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1951255
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From: Lodi New Jersey/New York
OK --How do I tell if its the REG OR THE MOTOR, HEARING THE RELAY CLICK I WAS TOLD ITS MOST LIKELY THE REG----HOW MUCH IS A MOTOR
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From: Lodi New Jersey/New York
I battled mine for 2 years and eventually gave in and had the window regulator replaced. The window began making a grinding noise as it was going down, so that was the last straw, and it was embarrassing when you try to roll the window down to talk to someone, and you can't!!