NeilF Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Just yesterday, the passenger window started to go down on the front edge only. moving it up and down straightened it a little but now it's making a horrible racket even when fully up. Any ideas of what I should be looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 A new window regulator... its probably broken (spot welds letting go is a common fault) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilF Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 Yeah, I'd been reading the other thread, but since my symptoms were slightly different, I suppose I was hoping that it was something easy.....oh well, needs must, but I hate trying to work large square objects out of small round holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashtray Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 they arnt too bad to remove out of disco's actually. try doing one on a hermetically sealed door on a merc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilF Posted May 23, 2009 Author Share Posted May 23, 2009 Well, I've replaced the window regulator, and I have to say it was easy and I had no problems. However, contrary to the expectations of the forum, it wasn't the spot welds that let go (there are three on mine; maybe the extra one is consequent to this known deficiency). Taking off the trim, the only bit at the bottom of the door was a half of one of the nylon wheels from the regulator. The whole thing was disjointed and the various arms bent at their ends - probably something came adrift and the motor forced metal bits in directions not designed for! Anyway, thanks again to the forum for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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