Drivers Window
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Racer
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From: Hayes Virginia
Drivers Window
Ok before everyone tells me to search the forum for answers, I have and came up empty.
So here is my problem..... My drivers window will not roll down. When I hit the button it clicks but nothing happens. No noise at all from the window motor... Any help would be appreciated.... Thanks
2002 Coupe
So here is my problem..... My drivers window will not roll down. When I hit the button it clicks but nothing happens. No noise at all from the window motor... Any help would be appreciated.... Thanks
2002 Coupe
Drifting
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From: US
Your window regulator/motor probably has failed. It is common for our C5's. I've had to replace both the drivers and passenger side setups, it is a simple install. This is what you will need:
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=&
Here is a video of how to install:
http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...L2-SR&CTitle=&
Here is a video of how to install:
Safety Car
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Racer
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From: Hayes Virginia
I tried that trick too but no luck. It still wouldn't work. I am guessing it probably is the regulator.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...questions.html
Which method you use depends on whether you want to deal with the source of the problem now or later. I've opted for later, but it is starting to get on my nerves.
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Racer
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From: Hayes Virginia
[QUOTE The second is to remove the door panel, and using a small hammer (I use a 1 lb sledge on my passenger door...) tap the bolt sticking out approximately in the center of the door while holding down the window switch. This should free the sticky regulator and allow the window to roll down. I've found at this point that rolling the window down at least once per day prevents further sticking[/QUOTE]
Thanks for this info.. I will get out my hammer and try this. It seems a lot easier than removing the window and regulator.. I really hope this works
Thanks for this info.. I will get out my hammer and try this. It seems a lot easier than removing the window and regulator.. I really hope this works
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Be prepared to replace the pins that hold the door panel on. When they get old they get brittle and can break easily. I bought a pack of 10 from my local dealer for about $8. Removing the door panel will require a flat-bladed instrument to pry the bolt cover behind the grab handle off, and a 10 mm socket with an extension long enough to clear the grab handle. I can get mine off and back on again in about 5 minutes, but I've had a little practice....
Le Mans Master
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FYI, The regulator might just be stuck. My '03 did it a few years ago. Press button, relay clicks, window doesn't move. I read on the forum then to:
Door open, key on.
Activate and hold the window button down.
Use your fist to whack the inner door panel (low center, near regulator).
I lightly whacked it 4 - 5 times, no luck.
I got pissed off and REALLY hit. SURPRISE!!! Window works!!! It has continued to work for the last 6 years.
Door open, key on.
Activate and hold the window button down.
Use your fist to whack the inner door panel (low center, near regulator).
I lightly whacked it 4 - 5 times, no luck.
I got pissed off and REALLY hit. SURPRISE!!! Window works!!! It has continued to work for the last 6 years.