Window Regulator HELP!!!!
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Window Regulator HELP!!!!
ok so my window quit working on my passenger side. i pulled the door panel off to see what was there and i couldnt tell what was i was told to beat on the door and then someone mentioned that the gears can get locked up in it. Can someone tell me what the piece im supposed to be hitting on looks like? Or does anyone have any pics?
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Originally Posted by chaseakarl
ok so my window quit working on my passenger side. i pulled the door panel off to see what was there and i couldnt tell what was i was told to beat on the door and then someone mentioned that the gears can get locked up in it. Can someone tell me what the piece im supposed to be hitting on looks like? Or does anyone have any pics?
I've done it once only to have the second motor crap out.
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From: Katy
beating on the motor is a temporary fix, if it fixes at all.
Most common problem is the cable binds in the pulley system at the motor. My experience with this problem showed the window attempt to move about a 1/4", but that was it.
If there is no movement at all, that is usually the motor or electrical. Could be a switch, relay/module etc. I tested mine with a volt meter to make sure power was making it to the motor.
I've replaced both window motor/regulators due to problems like you're experiencing. I personally would not attempt to fix a cable routing problem in the pulley. That was a nightmare. It's fairly easy to replace the entire setup.
Remove the glass, unbolt and replace.
Most common problem is the cable binds in the pulley system at the motor. My experience with this problem showed the window attempt to move about a 1/4", but that was it.
If there is no movement at all, that is usually the motor or electrical. Could be a switch, relay/module etc. I tested mine with a volt meter to make sure power was making it to the motor.
I've replaced both window motor/regulators due to problems like you're experiencing. I personally would not attempt to fix a cable routing problem in the pulley. That was a nightmare. It's fairly easy to replace the entire setup.
Remove the glass, unbolt and replace.
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In the post below I explain my experience and fix with the C5 window regulators. Very common problem with these cars. Specially the right side.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1345017
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1345017
