Driver's window fault.
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Driver's window fault.
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My window has always had a 'clunk' as it has been put down. This happened about half way down and then the window would continue on the way down without further problems. It would be fine on the way up but sometimes not be as tight as it could be on the rubber seal around the door frame without opening and closing the door.
A few days ago it was on the way down and it seemed to be stuck. The window stopped moving down and jerked up and down a little for a bit. Nasty noises (groaning) ensued. As I reached for the ignition there was quite a loud crack (although unlike glass) and then I turned the car off. Once I put the electrical power back on I tried to put the window back up, there was the sound of a motor straining but no movement. I have pulled the window back up to near the top and it is holding itself in place, only slipping a little as I drive. I have a friendly mechanic having a look at it next weekend but I would dearly love to be able to source any parts necessary before then as I have to drive quite a few miles to where his garage is.
Can anyone tell me what the likely fault is and what I would need to replace it. I am not completely useless with a screwdriver etc but am fearful of making it worse. Any help appreciated,
John
MY00 Classic turbo 2000
104,000 on the clock
No crash damage or history of electrical problems.
My window has always had a 'clunk' as it has been put down. This happened about half way down and then the window would continue on the way down without further problems. It would be fine on the way up but sometimes not be as tight as it could be on the rubber seal around the door frame without opening and closing the door.
A few days ago it was on the way down and it seemed to be stuck. The window stopped moving down and jerked up and down a little for a bit. Nasty noises (groaning) ensued. As I reached for the ignition there was quite a loud crack (although unlike glass) and then I turned the car off. Once I put the electrical power back on I tried to put the window back up, there was the sound of a motor straining but no movement. I have pulled the window back up to near the top and it is holding itself in place, only slipping a little as I drive. I have a friendly mechanic having a look at it next weekend but I would dearly love to be able to source any parts necessary before then as I have to drive quite a few miles to where his garage is.
Can anyone tell me what the likely fault is and what I would need to replace it. I am not completely useless with a screwdriver etc but am fearful of making it worse. Any help appreciated,
John
MY00 Classic turbo 2000
104,000 on the clock
No crash damage or history of electrical problems.
Last edited by Scooby Classic; 22 November 2010 at 09:27 PM. Reason: unsure on category.
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