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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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So some how i managed to pop the cables off of the window regulator spool and can not figure out how to properly run the two cables around the spool.

Please help me find the answer. I recall reading where one of you had to deal with this headache and finally figured it out.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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So some how i managed to pop the cables off of the window regulator spool and can not figure out how to properly run the two cables around the spool.

Please help me find the answer. I recall reading where one of you had to deal with this headache and finally figured it out.
I only recall one thread, and while the pictures could have been great, the goofy OP posted a nice pic, of the spool, with the cables wound incorrectly.
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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I only recall one thread, and while the pictures could have been great, the goofy OP posted a nice pic, of the spool, with the cables wound incorrectly.
Do you know if the spool only turns in one direction for both the up and down window operation?

If i turn the spool by hand in counter clockwise the cables have slack and come off the spool.

If you recognized that they were cabled incorrectly might you be able to instruct how to properly do it?

I think i found the thread i was looking for and the one you mentioned http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...uild-pics.html

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Got uid0
Do you know if the spool only turns in one direction for both the up and down window operation?
I'm not entirely clear what you're asking. I know the motor reverses directions between up and down, and I know the spool reverses with the motor. In one direction, the spool is pulling on the cable on one end; in the other direction, the spool is pulling the other end of the cable (and "pushing" out the other end). Hope this helps.
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finally got it figured out and put back together.
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I am in the exact same boat as you were at one point on my 01. How did you manage to get it back on? I have been searching the forums and can't figure it out yet.
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Wheww,,,, finally figured it out (note to self: take pics next time before i uninstall something)
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