Window problem
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Window problem
I have 1 window (rear drivers side) that when its down and i go to close it, the window will stop on its own and go back down. Sort of like it should do if there was something in the way as it tried to go up. It is like a game of tag, I close it and it wants to go back open. Then when i do get it to close and stay there it is not fully sealed closed on the back corner and I have to pull it up on that end to completely close it. Has anyone had this problem? Could it be the window guide is sticky or maybe something to do with the pinch protection the window have?
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From: Lombard, Illinois
This sounds like what happened to a couple of my cars. It's the first stage of regulator failure. It will get worse. There's a plastic bushing which fails. However, the bushing is not available as a separate part. The only solution is to replace the entire regulator assembly. At least that was my experience.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
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From: Atlantic Highlands NJ
Not the worst problem to fix
I had a simlar issue- window had a mind of its own- opened and closed at random. I first thought it was a short or water problem. Advice from this forum told me to look for a new motor.
I found a replacement motor (I specifically did not buy the whole regulator- not necessary) on car-parts.com. Paid $75. It is two screws to remove door trim, then 3 torx bolts and a little force to remove the motor itself- you can leave the window regulator in place-- End of story: the used motor fixed the problem, took me a total of 20 minutes and $75. Make sure when you call the salvage yards on car-parts.com, that you find one willing to part out just the motor without the regulator- cheaper all around, easier shipping, etc.
I found a replacement motor (I specifically did not buy the whole regulator- not necessary) on car-parts.com. Paid $75. It is two screws to remove door trim, then 3 torx bolts and a little force to remove the motor itself- you can leave the window regulator in place-- End of story: the used motor fixed the problem, took me a total of 20 minutes and $75. Make sure when you call the salvage yards on car-parts.com, that you find one willing to part out just the motor without the regulator- cheaper all around, easier shipping, etc.
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