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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Default Drivers side window wiggles? This normal?

My drivers side window feels like it could be tighter. When it is fully up and you grab ahold of the window to close the door (i know you shouldn't) it wiggles back and forth in the window track. Anyone know how to fix it?
I had the door all apart and for the life of me, couldn't see any kind of adjustments.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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I've got the same problem on my 02 Coupe. Sure hope somebody has an answer.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Yeah I have had that same observation on mine. I figure it is due to the fact that the driver's door is used on average more than the passenger door and is just prone to more wear and tear, so to speak. I am hoping that someone will come to the rescue? I would like to get in there and tighten the window up.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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I've had my door apart to replace the window motor assembly, and there isn't any adjustment to tighten the inside-to-outside movement you describe (at least that I could see - I'm open to ideas). I believe it's the weatherstripping on the inside and outside of the bottom of the window that is responsible for keeping it in place.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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I was going to post this same question yesterday. I am also experiencing leaking during the last time it rained.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by hayman
I was going to post this same question yesterday. I am also experiencing leaking during the last time it rained.
Here's a good LINK that shows you how to adjust window tip-in and the blow-out clip to help with window sealing and to cut down on wind noise...
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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Thanks for the link! I'm having the same issues here. I'll try the fix this weekend.
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