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Old 06-27-2011, 04:05 PM
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I notice my windows rattle back and forth inside my door when they're down and I close the door. It's like they're loose on the tracks inside and shake loosely when the door gets closed. Anyone else have this problem and/or know how to fix it?
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Ok, I think I found my answer in the two threads below:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...w-related.html

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...e-problem.html

It appears it's the guides and/or roller at the bottom. I'll have to check it out next time.
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If you can move the glass around with your hands, then a guide is broken. (The guides should 100% restrain the glass at all times.) If not, its something else.
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I can move the glass side to side (away from car, toward inside of car) but not back to front. When the door is closed and the window is up, it pins the window against the seal and makes a good seal, though.
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I can move the glass side to side (away from car, toward inside of car) but not back to front. When the door is closed and the window is up, it pins the window against the seal and makes a good seal, though.
That sounds normal. There are two glass stabilizers bolted to the top of the door. Each with a 10mm bolt. These may be off for you but since they are pressing the glass against the seal, it sounds like they may be proper.
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there are window guides that have felt on them in there, i think towards the rear of the door. mine were broken, could be the problem.



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