Author Topic: Side window jammed  (Read 4675 times)

Ricardo

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Side window jammed
« on: December 10, 2004, 11:36:21 »
It figures....I moved my car to it's winter storage today and rolled down the driverside window to get a better view backing up, and when I tried to roll up the window it went up an inch and jammed....won't go up or down and it feels like I'll break something if I try any harder. It's about half way up. I guess I better put the cover on or the cat will make a winter home in my car. :(
Anybody had this happen ?
Ricardo

Douglas

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Re: Side window jammed
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2004, 12:11:33 »
It's probably a broken window regulator. Did you try to pul it up with your hands grabbing onto the top rim of the glass just to get it mostly closed? Regulators are expensive, but you may be able to find a used one out there reasonably.

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Re: Side window jammed
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2004, 12:18:38 »
I do not where you live but if in Montreal call Tony , he is the best for trim window , tops etc... he can fix anything for our cars
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jeffc280sl

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Re: Side window jammed
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2004, 16:33:06 »
Het Ricardo,

I think one or both of the guides has fallen off the lower corners of the window glass.  Pretty easy fix but you need to take the door panel off to access.

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Re: Side window jammed
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2004, 03:34:37 »
Jeff C,

 
quote:
Pretty easy fix but you need to take the door panel off to access



Could you elaborate on this 'easy fix' please. :oops:

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« Last Edit: December 11, 2004, 03:36:28 by naj »
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jeffc280sl

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Re: Side window jammed
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2004, 06:50:17 »
Naj,

This info came from the other site.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Here's what to do once you have the door apart and the window out:

1) Note where the guide jaws used to be. You'll need to be able to replace them exactly where they were originally installed. There should be some felt and residue from the old epoxy to give you a clue. Mark the location with a razor. Clean the window throughly. Use the razor to remove old guide jaw adhesive and felt.

2) Clean the guide jaws. You might need a degreaser.

3) Replace the plastic clips in the guide jaws if they look worn.

4) Cut 2 squares of thin felt to line the guide jaws. Mix up some epoxy and
use it to attach the felt to the window. Allow it to dry overnight.

5) Apply more epoxy to the felt. Push the guide jaws into place. Allow it
to dry overnight.

6) Clean the window rails and spray on new grease. This is a good time to
re-lube the window crank as well.

7) Drop the window back into place and adjust so that it doesn't gap and
doesn't break when you slam the door. I think there's another article
covering window adjustment.

8) Use a rubber mallet to gently persuade the the trim back into place.

 


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Ricardo

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Re: Side window jammed
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2004, 11:34:54 »
Thanks all
I haven't had a chance to look into this further, but I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for an "easy fix"...are the regulators unique to 113's ?
It's definitely jammed as the window won't pull up by hand and the crank only turns a half turn either way before meeting resistance.
Either way the door panel is coming off again.
Ricardo