Power window ?
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Deltona FL
Power window ?
Drivers side window when going up it stops about 2" short and starts clicking.. Is it the motor or is it off track some how, down fine but stops 2" short of closing, It can be pulled up the last 2" but does not stay.
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Le Mans Master
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The gears on the regulator are worn out. Common problem, every Corvette parts outlet has repair parts.
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COMPLETELY!!!!!Assuming that you are talking about a 1982 or earlier Corvette.
BUT...there is some possible "adjustments" to your NEW window regulator that may need to be made when you attach the motor to your new regulator...or you will have the same problem again...sooner than you think. These parts are stamped out and they can be off just enough so that the teeth on the motor gear...that mesh with the teeth on the regulator gear are not quite right. It is 50/50 shot on if it will be perfect or not...from what I have found. And I say this only because I have had new regulators...in the past, until I realized the problem ...wear out the teeth on a few months. It is easy to fix...but in my opinion do not ASSUME that the regulator is perfect just because it is new.
When you are in the door replacing the regulator or installing a new gear....there are other parts that you would want to check and replace. they are quite inexpensive but are very important in the window operation. Because nothing is worse than a sloppy window that has a mind of its own...and hard to adjust and hold that adjustment.
"DUB"
Last edited by DUB; Feb 26, 2010 at 06:23 PM. Reason: more information
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 347
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From: Deltona FL
COMPLETELY!!!!!Assuming that you are talking about a 1982 or earlier Corvette.
BUT...there is some possible "adjustments" to your NEW window regulator that may need to be made when you attach the motor to your new regulator...or you will have the same problem again...sooner than you think. These parts are stamped out and they can be off just enough so that the teeth on the motor gear...that mesh with the teeth on the regulator gear are not quite right. It is 50/50 shot on if it will be perfect or not...from what I have found. And I say this only because I have had new regulators...in the past, until I realized the problem ...wear out the teeth on a few months. It is easy to fix...but in my opinion do not ASSUME that the regulator is perfect just because it is new.
When you are in the door replacing the regulator or installing a new gear....there are other parts that you would want to check and replace. they are quite inexpensive but are very important in the window operation. Because nothing is worse than a sloppy window that has a mind of its own...and hard to adjust and hold that adjustment.
"DUB"
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
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And I have also seen an 86 Convertible have the steel type regulator in it. 86 seems to be a split year for some design changes...and I know for sure that the regulators are one of them.
"DUB"
