Loose Drivers Side Window!
Loose Drivers Side Window! As the title states. I did a search and everything is about changing the motors which are fine. I locked my keys in the car once or twice and had to pry the window back to fit my hand in and unlock it. I know, I know
I plan on removing the panel and seeing whats up. Is there something I can refasten or does something need to be replaced? Water gets in because there is a 1/4 inch gap at the top where it does not seal properly.
Anyone have experience with this? Any write ups on how to remove the panel or experience would be very helpful. I understand there are some fasteners that are heat sealed??
I would like your advice before I blindly tear into my panel and fear it wont fit snugly back when I put it back on or break something.
Thank you.
I plan on removing the panel and seeing whats up. Is there something I can refasten or does something need to be replaced? Water gets in because there is a 1/4 inch gap at the top where it does not seal properly.
Anyone have experience with this? Any write ups on how to remove the panel or experience would be very helpful. I understand there are some fasteners that are heat sealed??
I would like your advice before I blindly tear into my panel and fear it wont fit snugly back when I put it back on or break something.
Thank you.
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From: Edmond, OK
to remove the door panel:
remove 2 screw for door handle trim
remove 1 screw for mirror trim
remove 3 screws that hold on door panel
to adjust window:
loosen the tabs on the top lip of the door and slide them til they push snug against the exterior weather stripping
remove 2 screw for door handle trim
remove 1 screw for mirror trim
remove 3 screws that hold on door panel
to adjust window:
loosen the tabs on the top lip of the door and slide them til they push snug against the exterior weather stripping
There are many adjustments you can do to make small adjustments in the way the window shuts. A 1/4 inch gap probably means that something is broken. Here are two common problems to look for when you get your door panel off:
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This happened in my 97.. There are two felt pads attached to metal brackets that attach to the top of the door panel (can only see them after removing the panel). They are adjustable you can loosen them and move them to make them hold the window in place tighter. You'll be able to figure it out once you remove the panel. Be sure to have the window switch on and roll it up and down to check how tight it is holding it. That could be your problem or maybe one broke. Only place I could find those parts was at the dealership but a junkyard in your area might have them. That COULD be the problem but i'm not positive. Take off the door panel and check it out. Hope this helps.
-Jeremy
-Jeremy
This happened in my 97.. There are two felt pads attached to metal brackets that attach to the top of the door panel (can only see them after removing the panel). They are adjustable you can loosen them and move them to make them hold the window in place tighter. You'll be able to figure it out once you remove the panel. Be sure to have the window switch on and roll it up and down to check how tight it is holding it. That could be your problem or maybe one broke. Only place I could find those parts was at the dealership but a junkyard in your area might have them. That COULD be the problem but i'm not positive. Take off the door panel and check it out. Hope this helps.
-Jeremy
-Jeremy
One thing on adjusting the felt strips - you don't want to over adjust them, otherwise it could cause the window mechanism to bind up.
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From: Edmond, OK
This happened in my 97.. There are two felt pads attached to metal brackets that attach to the top of the door panel (can only see them after removing the panel). They are adjustable you can loosen them and move them to make them hold the window in place tighter. You'll be able to figure it out once you remove the panel. Be sure to have the window switch on and roll it up and down to check how tight it is holding it. That could be your problem or maybe one broke. Only place I could find those parts was at the dealership but a junkyard in your area might have them. That COULD be the problem but i'm not positive. Take off the door panel and check it out. Hope this helps.
-Jeremy
-Jeremy
Ok I know I will figure it out once the panel comes off, but i have another ?
The felt pads are on the inside of the window since they have left track marks on my tint (usual problem I know), the thing is I need the window to pull in towards the cabin (make sense?).
Wouldn't sliding those felt retainers just push the window out more, or will they pull the window in?
The felt pads are on the inside of the window since they have left track marks on my tint (usual problem I know), the thing is I need the window to pull in towards the cabin (make sense?).
Wouldn't sliding those felt retainers just push the window out more, or will they pull the window in?
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Ok I know I will figure it out once the panel comes off, but i have another ?
The felt pads are on the inside of the window since they have left track marks on my tint (usual problem I know), the thing is I need the window to pull in towards the cabin (make sense?).
Wouldn't sliding those felt retainers just push the window out more, or will they pull the window in?
The felt pads are on the inside of the window since they have left track marks on my tint (usual problem I know), the thing is I need the window to pull in towards the cabin (make sense?).
Wouldn't sliding those felt retainers just push the window out more, or will they pull the window in?
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Verdad Gallardo Ok I know I will figure it out once the panel comes off, but i have another ?
The felt pads are on the inside of the window since they have left track marks on my tint (usual problem I know), the thing is I need the window to pull in towards the cabin (make sense?).
Wouldn't sliding those felt retainers just push the window out more, or will they pull the window in?
The felt pads are on the inside of the window since they have left track marks on my tint (usual problem I know), the thing is I need the window to pull in towards the cabin (make sense?).
Wouldn't sliding those felt retainers just push the window out more, or will they pull the window in?
One of the felt pads was broken replaced that, but the actual problem was a broken rivet that holds the motor. When the window would go up motor would go down and not let the window rise all the way. Thankfully the rivet left a clean hole so i just put a bolt and screw and its fixed, no more towels inside the car during a carwash hahahahahaha!
