Passenger Window Doesnt always work
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 298
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From: Fort Hood Texas
Passenger Window Doesnt always work
So my passenger window works when it wants to. If I use it everyday it will work but my car sits for the weekend it wont.
Ive tried slamming the door, hitting the door panel etc and nothing. I can push the window down button and watch the lights flicker on the radio/climate controls.
Any help?
Ive tried slamming the door, hitting the door panel etc and nothing. I can push the window down button and watch the lights flicker on the radio/climate controls.
Any help?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,390
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From: Horseshoe Bend ID
Sounds like the regulator. It's a POS part. Here is a how-to with some pictures. The part is not Vette specific, and GM uses the same low quality piece on some of their low end cars...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...o-replace.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...o-replace.html
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 220
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Hi Bryan,
I had the same issue on my 03 z06, the dealer thought it was the regulator, replaced it and no dice. They replaced the motor and I told them take the other part out because I wasn't paying for something that wasn't the problem, they did... and it again didn't work. So in the end they had to replace both but I was lucky enough they only charged me the 1 part.
That or nothing was broken and they dooped me......
I had the same issue on my 03 z06, the dealer thought it was the regulator, replaced it and no dice. They replaced the motor and I told them take the other part out because I wasn't paying for something that wasn't the problem, they did... and it again didn't work. So in the end they had to replace both but I was lucky enough they only charged me the 1 part.
That or nothing was broken and they dooped me......
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,390
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From: Horseshoe Bend ID
sorry the link is broke, just search the forum for "window regulator replacement"...the forum search engine is WAY stupid, but will eventually get there. The part is $60-90 online with a motor included, just replace the whole thing. The hardest part (at least for a Vert) is getting the adjustments right.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 220
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sorry the link is broke, just search the forum for "window regulator replacement"...the forum search engine is WAY stupid, but will eventually get there. The part is $60-90 online with a motor included, just replace the whole thing. The hardest part (at least for a Vert) is getting the adjustments right.
What he said, replace the whole thing and you should be good to go!
Race Director
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 19,864
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From: South East TN
My passenger window didn't work at all when I got my 04 Z06, I pulled the door panel off and took the outer motor housing off, I believe it's 3 or 4 allen bolts. You can get to all the bolts with it all still in the door. Then I cleaned it up, rotated it 180 degrees, as it will install either way, and presto the window worked again. Didn't cost a cent, just about an hour of time. You can always try it first before you spend any money.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 298
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From: Fort Hood Texas
So back from the dead. A month later and still didnt change out anything BUT
Went for a tune the other day. The tuner hooked up everything reset the ecu got in and we went for a ride to street tune. I told him id roll the window to get some more air in but it dont work. As I said that I hit the button and it rolled down WTF first time in 2 months maybe more.
So it worked from the 29 up until yesterday and now its not working again. Im thinking electrical issues. Where should I look or is it the regulator.
Went for a tune the other day. The tuner hooked up everything reset the ecu got in and we went for a ride to street tune. I told him id roll the window to get some more air in but it dont work. As I said that I hit the button and it rolled down WTF first time in 2 months maybe more.
So it worked from the 29 up until yesterday and now its not working again. Im thinking electrical issues. Where should I look or is it the regulator.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,936
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From: Redding California
I'm thinking it's coming down to the regulator.........
Check out the how-to video in this link.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...blem-ouch.html
Check out the how-to video in this link.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...blem-ouch.html
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,835
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From: Columbia SC
Below is a link to someone else having a recent passenger window issue. It can provide some helpful info including how to remove the door panel.
Also, when I do Forum searches, I do it using Google and you get the Forum and others similar sites for additional assistance. I and others find this better than trying to directly search this Forum.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...blem-ouch.html
Also, when I do Forum searches, I do it using Google and you get the Forum and others similar sites for additional assistance. I and others find this better than trying to directly search this Forum.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...blem-ouch.html