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Window Issue
I did a search without any resolve but my driver side window on my Z has been having problems for the last few months. A couple weeks ago it just "snapped", literally.
I followed the steps on the how-to's and got in there and sure enough, the cable inside is ripped apart!?!?!
I have always done all my own work and I want to fix it but I am really thinking about dropping it off at the GM dealership because this looks like a PITA.
Does anyone here have any experience with this??
What should I do??
Thanks guys!!
J.R.
I followed the steps on the how-to's and got in there and sure enough, the cable inside is ripped apart!?!?!
I have always done all my own work and I want to fix it but I am really thinking about dropping it off at the GM dealership because this looks like a PITA.
Does anyone here have any experience with this??
What should I do??
Thanks guys!!
J.R.
Melting Slicks
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it is easy to take that apart and replace.
I would give it a 4 on a scale of 1-10.
Take a look at this
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1888053
Pm me if you have any questions.
I would give it a 4 on a scale of 1-10.
Take a look at this
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1888053
Pm me if you have any questions.
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If you replace the whole window regulator assembly, and don't get into trying to work on the motor or drive assembly, it is a very easy job. I have replaced both the drivers and passenger window regulators because the motors just quit working. You are lucky if yours worked long enough to wear out the cables. Mine still looked new, the motors just quit.
The hardest part is getting the door panel off without breaking any of the nylon fasteners or breaking them out of the panel.
I put masking tape on the outside weather strip along the top of the door to mark the height of the glass and forward position of the glass, which made it a lot easier to put it back in exactly the same position. If your window fits right without any leaks, you probably want to do this instead of adjusting it from scratch.
The hardest part is getting the door panel off without breaking any of the nylon fasteners or breaking them out of the panel.
I put masking tape on the outside weather strip along the top of the door to mark the height of the glass and forward position of the glass, which made it a lot easier to put it back in exactly the same position. If your window fits right without any leaks, you probably want to do this instead of adjusting it from scratch.
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St. Jude Donor '08
with TEXHAWK0you need a new regulator.
Expect to pay ~$200 for the regulator and if you get it installed by a mechanic expect to fork out $350-400
Replacement isn't too difficult. Here's a tutorial I wrote up when replacing mine.
....if you're a DIY guy look here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ghlight=window
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A Mechanic friend looked in the door compartment at the window and the attachements and could see nothing wrong with my window so he is pretty sure it is a frayed cable. He also said that from experience he believes I have to buy a whole new regulator even though the motor seems fine.
So I seem to maybe have a frayed cable on my 04 C5. the window was making a scratching, grinding noise lately and stuck a few times before, always at 2or 3 inches (on the way up) and now after some bigger scratching noises it won't ever go up more than 2 inches.
Oh by the wway I don't see any dates on the posts so I don't know if this is new info or old...
So I seem to maybe have a frayed cable on my 04 C5. the window was making a scratching, grinding noise lately and stuck a few times before, always at 2or 3 inches (on the way up) and now after some bigger scratching noises it won't ever go up more than 2 inches.
Oh by the wway I don't see any dates on the posts so I don't know if this is new info or old...
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I finally ordered, received, and installed my window regulator. It was a pretty easy job using the How-To THERADIOFLYER's wrote.....well done my friend.
I do have a problem though. After getting the new unit installled, I am getting some horrible screeching/squeling sound and then the thing binds up and stops after moving only a few inches. I have tried it with all bolts loosened (10MM) and then with the window removed and still get the same results.
Do you think the new unit is defective?? The only thing I haven't tried yet is to totally remove the unit and see if I can get it to work outside the car.
Thoughts, comments, questions.......please help..!
Thanks,
J.R.
I do have a problem though. After getting the new unit installled, I am getting some horrible screeching/squeling sound and then the thing binds up and stops after moving only a few inches. I have tried it with all bolts loosened (10MM) and then with the window removed and still get the same results.
Do you think the new unit is defective?? The only thing I haven't tried yet is to totally remove the unit and see if I can get it to work outside the car.
Thoughts, comments, questions.......please help..!
Thanks,
J.R.
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St. Jude Donor '08
sounds like the cable that moves the window is starting to fray. remove the door panel and power the window up and down. (look for the cable to get stuck.
If the cable is the problem, this means you'll have to replace the entire thing again. (you might want to ask for a refund for the defective product you just installed.
If the cable is the problem, this means you'll have to replace the entire thing again. (you might want to ask for a refund for the defective product you just installed.
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I haven't even put the thing back together again, I was able to catch it before I got it all back together.
It is definately binding somewhere, I can't imagine that I installed it incorrectly....seems pretty fool proof. It is making noises just like my old unit did before the cable broke.
J.R.
It is definately binding somewhere, I can't imagine that I installed it incorrectly....seems pretty fool proof. It is making noises just like my old unit did before the cable broke.
J.R.
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St. Jude Donor '08
if he said it was new, then he should refund your $$. If it was used, wire-wear is part of operation and there's no way he could have known it was starting to fray until it was too late.
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Don't think I would go with a used window regulator with all the problems they have. If someone took it out of a car, it is probably because it was not working right.
I have helped a friend change 3 or 4 window regulators that he got cheap from someone else, and they all quit working.
I would buy a new unit from a dealer on this one.
I have also tested them and had them work out of the door, but when put under load with the glass attached, no deal.
I have helped a friend change 3 or 4 window regulators that he got cheap from someone else, and they all quit working.
I would buy a new unit from a dealer on this one.
I have also tested them and had them work out of the door, but when put under load with the glass attached, no deal.
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I was told it was a new one and it looked new but........I honestly feel this guy didn't intensionally sell me a bad one or a used one. Hopefully he will at least try to help me out a bit. I know I would refund someone there money even if it wasn't my fault that I sold them a bad NEW part. That's just me......my word is my bond.
We'll see.
J.R.
We'll see.
J.R.
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St. Jude Donor '08
while your waiting, look here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-Co...Q5fAccessories
they offer a refund if you send in your old regulator.
Make sure you tell them which side you want.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-Co...Q5fAccessories
they offer a refund if you send in your old regulator.
Make sure you tell them which side you want.
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I have a lose rattling drivers side window, anyone know what the cause of that might be and what I would need to fix it? Is still goes up and down fine its just really lose and rattles when its down.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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rattling when down is usually a sign of loose window clamps. All corvette side windows will rattle a little when down (especially when closing the door) it's just a quirk.
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This is definitely more than the norm, my other Vette did not do this. Just looking for options on what might need replacing.
