1998 Convertible
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1998 Convertible
I have a 1998 convertible the windows no longer go down half inch when you pull the door handle to open the door and when you turn the ignition. That feature from my understanding helps the window locks snuggly underneath the convertible top, any advice
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Windows not going down
Correct, they would automatically go down about 1/2 in or so lowering down upon entrance of my vehicle, once I engaged the key the windows would go up to fit under the Convertible top, I was looking at replacing my convertible top and the installer identified that the windows no longer move down to that level, he recommended get that feature fixed before installing a new $1,500 Convertible top
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Correct, they would automatically go down about 1/2 in or so lowering down upon entrance of my vehicle, once I engaged the key the windows would go up to fit under the Convertible top, I was looking at replacing my convertible top and the installer identified that the windows no longer move down to that level, he recommended get that feature fixed before installing a new $1,500 Convertible top
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My 2000 windows do not index and i wish they would. My 2014 C7 did. If I recall it is to reduce the pressure build up in the car when closing the door since the windows do not have a metal frame around them.
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My 99 does NOT do that. I intentionally leave the driver window down about 1/4 inch so it will clear the top rear of the top.
Now...my wife’s 2006 VW Beetle Vert does index the windows. Pretty nice little feature.
Now...my wife’s 2006 VW Beetle Vert does index the windows. Pretty nice little feature.
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C5's don't do that. You may have had an aftermarket alarm or window valet that allowed it. If your windows are hitting the roof there is a simple adjustment to fix that on the roof itself
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Ok, thanks I just wanted to make sure before I get a new top put on, the installer mentioned that my windows should go down so they don’t mess up the corners of top. I’m still looking into first before I purchase the top. I keep getting different responses regarding the C5 windows.
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Here is for the top
http://www.c5forum.com/forum/ubbthre...te_id=1#import
http://www.c5forum.com/forum/ubbthre...te_id=1#import
