Window making grinding noises...
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2010
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Window making grinding noises...
Well, last week my window stopped working all together (driver side). So, I tried opening/closing the door a bunch of times while holding the window down button. Well, that didn't work. So, I figured it was busted. A few days later I tried putting down the window and it worked fine. Random, but I wasn't complaining. So, I figured I was all in the clear...but I think something is going to need repairs. Yesterday I went to put the window down and was making a nasty grinding noise and shuddering a bit. As of today, it doesn't want to go down more than about 4" (while making the noise). Anybody have an idea of what may be wrong?
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lexington Park MD
The cable is probably frayed on the window assembly. Take your door panel off and make sure this is the problem. If so, you'll need a new window regulator assembly which will also include the motor. You should be able to find one for $100-$150 hopefully. The install is pretty simple. Here is the great write up I used that TheRadioFlyer wrote http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rial-pics.html
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Florida
St. Jude Donor '07
You need to replace the regulator assembly. The cable has springs at each end with blue plastic sleeves. The plastic breaks and gets forced down into the cable reel and clicks and grinds. Replace the whole assembly.
