a window issue
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Intermediate
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From: carlisle pa
a window issue
I just found out the side window regulator and motor parts are discontinued. I have a 2005 Vette and am in need of one for replacement. Being discontinued, what manufacturer would you guys look to for this replacement part? My window is stuck halfway up and halfway down and I need to fix this once and for all!
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You're best bet is going to be looking on market place and find someone parting out a c6 and buy that one. If you do find a new one they are usually over $600 I got mine used locally for $200. They make a rebuild kit on eBay. But I couldn't find much info on anyone who has rebuilt one. Most the time the cable freys and jams up.
Melting Slicks
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From: Round Rock Texas
Ebay has them but be prepared to pay 900.00. May passenger side did that got stuck. What happen the cable was almost broken in two.
They do make cable replacement kits about 100ish or buy a used complete assembly 900 ish.
When I get home I will post what mine looked like
The unknown factor is not sure if you window stuff is different from later models...?
Time to replace was an hour. But took me three to adjsut
They do make cable replacement kits about 100ish or buy a used complete assembly 900 ish.
When I get home I will post what mine looked like
The unknown factor is not sure if you window stuff is different from later models...?
Time to replace was an hour. But took me three to adjsut
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From: carlisle pa
That's a good idea. I'll start looking on Marketplace. Thanks to all repliers! I haven't done this job by myself so if i run into any issues, after I do get my hands on a regulator and motor (I think I need that too), I'll reach out to the Forum for help. Will check YouTube of course as well.
My car is getting well up in miles but I still love it and it is still a great car. Just frustrated that GM has decided to pull the plug on continuing to manufacture some of these parts.
My car is getting well up in miles but I still love it and it is still a great car. Just frustrated that GM has decided to pull the plug on continuing to manufacture some of these parts.
Last edited by rebeitler; Jan 21, 2026 at 09:27 AM. Reason: needed to add more info
Thread Starter
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From: carlisle pa
OK, some good and bad news on this window issue. First, the good. I did find an OEM, new in box, regulator assembly. It wasn't cheap by any means, but believe it or not, was $500 dollars less than salvage prices I found on Ebay. Off cars that had more miles than my C6. So I bought it of course. Now the bad news and I'm hoping someone may read this and have an idea about what I'm dealing with. I got the regulator in and it honestly wasn't a difficult job. I started the car and presto! It works. It goes up and down. However, it only goes up to where the brackets were located from the manufacturer. About 5-6 inches. Has anybody dealt with this before and is there a way to resolve it? Does something need "reset" or something?
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