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New Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #1

Passenger window makes a very loud bang after about an inch of opening. Opens and shuts ok apart from that.

Any ideas as to what might need replacing/repairing?

 

discool

Well-Known Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #2

The regulator is catch something, the only to find out is have the door card off.

 

[JP]

New Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #3

Likely that is the window chanel came loose.

There is a main chanel, where the window sits, and 2 smaller chanels, attached to this one, where the electric motor arms run in...

Mine used to do the same noise, one of the chanels came loose/snapped, the window was still opening and closing as it was being pushed/pulled by the 2nd arm/chanel, the noise was the loose channel banging around.

To solve the problem will have to be a new window chanel, or weld it.
I've welded mine.. first time with the MIG, so a bit crappy, but did the job.

Hope it helps..but only way to find out is taking the door card off..

 

discobill

Active Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #4

Sounds like worn regulator teeth or worn teeth on the cog on the motor. Mine's overdue replacing and makes some godawful noises !

 

[JP]

New Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #5

I thought the same on mine... as it was a clang on going down, like something jumping out of place.. but in the end was the channel

 

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New Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #6

Thanks. Another job added to the list for the weekend

How hard is it for someone with no training to use a MIG welder? Is it worth trying to teach myself or is it better to pay someone to do the job properly?

 

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Mark Disco

New Member

• Jun 24, 2009

• #7

it could also be the round plastic clips that run inside the channel. 1 of mine broke on the passenger window and it used to bang after about an inch. now the window just doesnt work at all:doh: