C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Window won't roll down and Headlights Dim

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 13, 2015 | 02:42 PM
  #1  
slick4225's Avatar
slick4225
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From: bowling green KY
Default Window won't roll down and Headlights Dim

I tried to roll down the passenger window last night and nothing happened. I did notice that the headlights dimmed when I pushed the button down. I tried from both driver and passenger side switch and got the same thing. I believe the motor must be locked up, and I didn't hold it long enough to pop a fuse or relay. I was just looking for some insight on what you guys think. It did work last weekend just fine. I did read on some of the forms that the brushes stick sometimes and to slam the door while holding the button...however I would like to fix it the right way and not just beat on it until it works. Any insight before tearing the door panel off would be appreciated.
Reply
Old May 13, 2015 | 03:12 PM
  #2  
alxltd1's Avatar
alxltd1
Melting Slicks
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,300
Likes: 115
From: Odessa FL
St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
Default

Originally Posted by slick4225
I tried to roll down the passenger window last night and nothing happened. I did notice that the headlights dimmed when I pushed the button down. I tried from both driver and passenger side switch and got the same thing. I believe the motor must be locked up, and I didn't hold it long enough to pop a fuse or relay. I was just looking for some insight on what you guys think. It did work last weekend just fine. I did read on some of the forms that the brushes stick sometimes and to slam the door while holding the button...however I would like to fix it the right way and not just beat on it until it works. Any insight before tearing the door panel off would be appreciated.
Look here, credit 73Corvette with the help
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-working.html

Last edited by alxltd1; May 13, 2015 at 03:15 PM.
Reply
Old May 13, 2015 | 05:36 PM
  #3  
73Corvette's Avatar
73Corvette
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 6,644
Likes: 479
From: OK
Default

Originally Posted by alxltd1
Look here, credit 73Corvette with the help
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-working.html
Don't credit me... all I did was copy and paste someone else's thread that had good solutions to help other forum members fix their C5's...
Guys like Bill Curlee, dadaroo, 8vette7, and a long list of other very bright guys are the ones that deserve the credit...
Reply
Old May 13, 2015 | 06:10 PM
  #4  
beboggled's Avatar
beboggled
Racer
10 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 484
Likes: 47
From: Bridgewater NJ
Default

Pull off the door panel and take a look? See if the gear is trying to move or not? You might be able to manually wind it down from inside
Reply
Old May 14, 2015 | 10:57 AM
  #5  
dadaroo's Avatar
dadaroo
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,835
Likes: 302
From: Columbia SC
Default

This should help on removing the door panel if you have never done it.

Reply
Old May 14, 2015 | 02:30 PM
  #6  
Trios's Avatar
Trios
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,628
Likes: 15
From: Seattle WA
Default

I have had this happen when I don't use the window in months. Slamming the door real good while holding the window down button fixes it for another few months.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Window won't roll down and Headlights Dim





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:00 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE