C5 Power Windows behavior
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3rd Gear
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C5 Power Windows behavior
Sometime they work, sometimes they don't. Driver side work, Passenger side won't. Passenger side work, Driver side don't?
Any ideas? If if was the motor or fuse out, it would never work. Probable the control switch box? What do you think?
Thanks,
BROWNDERBY
Any ideas? If if was the motor or fuse out, it would never work. Probable the control switch box? What do you think?
Thanks,
BROWNDERBY
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Redding California
A common problem, usually affects the passenger side more than the driver side due to lack of use.
My driver side is fine, but my passenger side sometimes stops working, I just give the door panel a sharp bang while holding the window-down button and it works for another 4 months!
I have a replacement regulator sitting in the garage, it just hasn't been a nuisance enough for me to change it.
I bought mine from these guys www.upanddownmainstreet.com.
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My driver side is fine, but my passenger side sometimes stops working, I just give the door panel a sharp bang while holding the window-down button and it works for another 4 months!
I have a replacement regulator sitting in the garage, it just hasn't been a nuisance enough for me to change it.
I bought mine from these guys www.upanddownmainstreet.com.
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Race Director
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it's always the passenger side window on my z. It goes and the door lock doesn't work either, so I assume it is a module related issue, or a grounding issue. Does your power door lock work when the window doesn't?
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Orange Park, Florida
A word to the wise, don't buy an aftermarket Regulator. Go on EBay. There are several Chevrolet Dealers there selling factory replacements at a deep discount. Save yourself getting really good at changing window regulators, over and over again.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
I could hit mine on pass side and it would start working again. I bought a new motor but didn't know I needed a different connector. So then while waiting for the connector, I cleaned where the brushes ride. After using emery cloth on it, it has been trouble free for 8 months.
Chris
Chris
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Burning Brakes
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From: North Topsail Beach NC
Also check the connectors inside the accordion that pass from the body to each door.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix area, AZ
My passenger side window used to stop working occasionally. I beat it into submission with a one-pound sledge.
It's been trouble-free for well over a year now. I keep the sledge in the rear storage area just to remind the regulator what's in store for it if it ever stops working again.
It's been trouble-free for well over a year now. I keep the sledge in the rear storage area just to remind the regulator what's in store for it if it ever stops working again.