Stuck Window Motor Problem
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Stuck Window Motor Problem
I have the drivers side window stuck in the up position problem.
I tried slamming the door, banging on the door panel, etc. but still no worky.
I read Bill's excellent Electrical Problem thread and checked my door connectors and insulated the bare wire (looks like in came from the factory that way), but to no avail.
I finally removed the door panel and peeled back the water barrier membrane to tap on the window motor with a hammer while holding the switch and Eureka! It starts working again.
I understand it is the motor jambing against the stop that causes this. My questions are; Can this be lubricated? Would that help? Am I looking at eventually replacing the motor?
Thanks all! Great information here.
I tried slamming the door, banging on the door panel, etc. but still no worky.
I read Bill's excellent Electrical Problem thread and checked my door connectors and insulated the bare wire (looks like in came from the factory that way), but to no avail.
I finally removed the door panel and peeled back the water barrier membrane to tap on the window motor with a hammer while holding the switch and Eureka! It starts working again.
I understand it is the motor jambing against the stop that causes this. My questions are; Can this be lubricated? Would that help? Am I looking at eventually replacing the motor?
Thanks all! Great information here.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 481
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From: Lake Forest CA
Different problem here, but related.
The passenger window came loose from the regulator and wouldn't go up/down. I couldn't find a DIY for the complete dismantling of the door, so I used the one DIY I could find that tells about removing the door panel. From there I muddled through getting the glass out and removing the regulator/motor assy.
Turned out nothing was broken (one of the two bolts that hold the glass in place had come loose), so I put it all back together.
When finished, the window operated with the passenger up/down button, but not the driver's side unit. WTF?
Then, the next day it worked fine. Serendipity!
It's been fine for the last week. Go figure.
The passenger window came loose from the regulator and wouldn't go up/down. I couldn't find a DIY for the complete dismantling of the door, so I used the one DIY I could find that tells about removing the door panel. From there I muddled through getting the glass out and removing the regulator/motor assy.
Turned out nothing was broken (one of the two bolts that hold the glass in place had come loose), so I put it all back together.
When finished, the window operated with the passenger up/down button, but not the driver's side unit. WTF?
Then, the next day it worked fine. Serendipity!
It's been fine for the last week. Go figure.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Metairie Louisiana
For a couple of months my driver window was stuck in the up position. I would occassionally try the button, which would do nothing and low & behold yesterday down it went. Now when putting it back up, I hear groaning in the mechanism. Whats going wrong?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
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From: Lake Forest CA
If you check the Parts for Sale section, search "window regulator", you'll find them several for sale. They include the motor.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
Take a look at this...I had trouble with the passenger side till I did this.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...wr-window.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...wr-window.html
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Take a look at this...I had trouble with the passenger side till I did this.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...wr-window.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...wr-window.html
