Driver side window clicks when going down.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Houston Tx
Driver side window clicks when going down.
Well another problem I found out about after coming from the body shop (4th problem since after body shop) is that when my driver side window is rolled all the way up it will make clicking/ticking sound when rolling down. Now if I roll it up 1/3rd, 1/2, 2/3rd, 3/4, etc it wont make the clicking noise. Only when its fully in the up position closed. What could cause this problem, dust, metal shavings, debris, etc? I'm lost on this. I know they had my door off for repairs and paint, but heck. I am starting to hear that your car is never the same when coming back from body shops. Always small problems here and there that just tick you off. Also I don't think they realigned my passenger side door correctly as I have a HUGE air leak now. 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lexington Park MD
Probably the cable of the window regulator is frayed. Eventually it will get bad enough that your window will get stuck, probably while open since you seem to have the problem when it goes all the way down. You can pull the door panel and then pry back the black tarp like panel to get a better view of the cable. If that's the problem it's best to order the whole unit (with the little motor and everything). They can be kind of expensive new but if you go used you run the chance of it failing again sooner than later.
I bought a used one for pretty cheap. It doesn't take long to replace and is uncomplicated. It was one of the first things I did when I bought my Vette.
Here's a tutorial for you http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rial-pics.html
I bought a used one for pretty cheap. It doesn't take long to replace and is uncomplicated. It was one of the first things I did when I bought my Vette.
Here's a tutorial for you http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rial-pics.html
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Houston Tx
Probably the cable of the window regulator is frayed. Eventually it will get bad enough that your window will get stuck, probably while open since you seem to have the problem when it goes all the way down. You can pull the door panel and then pry back the black tarp like panel to get a better view of the cable. If that's the problem it's best to order the whole unit (with the little motor and everything). They can be kind of expensive new but if you go used you run the chance of it failing again sooner than later.
I bought a used one for pretty cheap. It doesn't take long to replace and is uncomplicated. It was one of the first things I did when I bought my Vette.
Here's a tutorial for you http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rial-pics.html
I bought a used one for pretty cheap. It doesn't take long to replace and is uncomplicated. It was one of the first things I did when I bought my Vette.
Here's a tutorial for you http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...rial-pics.html
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Wake Forest NC
I've got a similar situation. Ever since my mechanic replaced my driver side window motor, my window will make a clunk sound once it gets about 2/3 on its way CLOSED. Going down is not a problem.
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