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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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I have a 99 C5, the passenger door window and lock doesn't work while the door is closed. If I open the door everything works. I have the door apart but I can't find the problem. Any ideas?

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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Got to say that's a new one. Well, start by opening up the accordian tube in the door jam area and look for anything suspect in there...especially shorting wires to the frame.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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start w/wiring diagram helps to know what you are looking at first.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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COMMON ISSUE!! Pop out the accordion tube from the door and door frame, pull out the harness from the hole in the drro frame and examine the harness connectors. On one you will see a clear sheaf wire thats going to be pulled out of the sheaf. Cover that wire with tape or better yet, liquid electrical tape. That should solve that issue. Now,, do the other door too!

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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Bill is right. This may help too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...w-problem.html
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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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I finally found the time to pull the door apart. I found the problem right where you guys said it would be. Thanks for the help.
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