OEM C5 Window Regulators Still Available?
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OEM C5 Window Regulators Still Available?
Well, based on the grinding sound, it might be time for me to replace my 20 year-old driver's side window regulator. In searching online, a few GM sites list the OEM part as discontinued. As a result, does anyone know the OEM GM Part # for the driver and passenger window regulators? (Might as well grab a passenger one as well for when that motor gives up the ghost).
If the OEM GM regulators are no longer available, can anyone recommend a good aftermarket version?
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If the OEM GM regulators are no longer available, can anyone recommend a good aftermarket version?
Thanks!
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I just put in the cheapest highest reviewed Amazon special into my factory original drivers door in my 97 with only 40k miles on it.
The GM ones are junk. The new one is very nice. Smooth and quiet.
Just go straight to Chin er and be done with it.
The GM ones are junk. The new one is very nice. Smooth and quiet.
Just go straight to Chin er and be done with it.
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That's where I will go next. In reviewing some install videos online, some mentioned that the aftermarket ones won't last as long so that's why I thought OEM. Even if they are junk, the first one lasted 20 years so I hope to never have to replace the new one I install. More concerned with getting the smooth and quietest one available.
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I bought the following one from Amazon....It was 54 bucks and works fine.....good reviews too...
YHTAUTO Front Left Driver Side Power Window Regulator with Motor for Chevrolet Corvette 1997-2004
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Thanks for all the input. I ordered the Dorman regulators from Rock Auto as they had lower prices than Amazon.
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At least you got a grinding sound lol.
Mine went from working perfectly to grind pop stuck down in one button push.
In all seriousness though, I think you will be shocked at how easy this job is. That is why I guess I don't care if I run no name units.
With all my tools laid out I'm confident I could replace one of these in 20 minutes.
Mine went from working perfectly to grind pop stuck down in one button push.
In all seriousness though, I think you will be shocked at how easy this job is. That is why I guess I don't care if I run no name units.
With all my tools laid out I'm confident I could replace one of these in 20 minutes.
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At least you got a grinding sound lol.
Mine went from working perfectly to grind pop stuck down in one button push.
In all seriousness though, I think you will be shocked at how easy this job is. That is why I guess I don't care if I run no name units.
With all my tools laid out I'm confident I could replace one of these in 20 minutes.
Mine went from working perfectly to grind pop stuck down in one button push.
In all seriousness though, I think you will be shocked at how easy this job is. That is why I guess I don't care if I run no name units.
With all my tools laid out I'm confident I could replace one of these in 20 minutes.
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Good luck with the repair. Hope the new regulator lasts at least as long as the OEM one did.