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Windows (amended)
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lkng4chubs
2004-02-24 15:24:28 UTC
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Thanks for the help so far guys. But I just wanted to let you know the
window itself is in tact, so is the handle. It's the inner part that
actually moves the window up and down that is busted. How does it operate?
Is it a pully system, bands?
Mark
2004-02-26 17:45:25 UTC
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Post by lkng4chubs
Thanks for the help so far guys. But I just wanted to let you know the
window itself is in tact, so is the handle. It's the inner part that
actually moves the window up and down that is busted. How does it operate?
Is it a pully system, bands?
There is a geared lever system called a regulator that lifts the window at
it's bottom edge. To replace it you:

1. remove the door trim panel and plastic watershield (sheet). A rag
slipped under the window handle will pull up (opposite direction of the
crank) the clip holding it in place. You may find the handle alone is
stripped, and problem solved with a new handle. The door panel is held on
with push clips. To remove the door panel use a wide putty knife and pry it
away from the door. The top usually lifts up out of the window channel.

2. Remove the window glass (two bolts at the bottom edge of the window).
You have to raise the window a little to get at the bolts. The glass comes
up and out of the channel.

3. Remove the window regulator mounting bolts. There are 3 around the crank
handle area, two more at the top of the door, and another at the bottom,
middle of the door. The regulator assembly comes out an access hole in the
door. I would label the screws in case they're different lengths.

You'll probably find the geared edge of the arm stripped, or a tooth
missing off the crank gear. A hot glue gun ( a buck at my local 99 cent
store) will glue that water sheet back on. Not living in a cold area I
haven't had this problem yet, but I hear that silicon spray in the window
channels will keep it from freezing up again.
Let us know how it goes.
Mark
lkng4chubs
2004-02-27 00:29:43 UTC
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Thanks Mark. I know it isn't the crank itself. I already took that off and
it's definetly stripped somewhere else. I assume that I should replace the
regulator right?

I have gotten those bolts off, but there seems to be something attached to
the regulator and I didn't want to mess with it more in case I F***ed it up
even more.
Post by Mark
Post by lkng4chubs
Thanks for the help so far guys. But I just wanted to let you know the
window itself is in tact, so is the handle. It's the inner part that
actually moves the window up and down that is busted. How does it operate?
Is it a pully system, bands?
There is a geared lever system called a regulator that lifts the window at
1. remove the door trim panel and plastic watershield (sheet). A rag
slipped under the window handle will pull up (opposite direction of the
crank) the clip holding it in place. You may find the handle alone is
stripped, and problem solved with a new handle. The door panel is held on
with push clips. To remove the door panel use a wide putty knife and pry it
away from the door. The top usually lifts up out of the window channel.
2. Remove the window glass (two bolts at the bottom edge of the window).
You have to raise the window a little to get at the bolts. The glass comes
up and out of the channel.
3. Remove the window regulator mounting bolts. There are 3 around the crank
handle area, two more at the top of the door, and another at the bottom,
middle of the door. The regulator assembly comes out an access hole in the
door. I would label the screws in case they're different lengths.
You'll probably find the geared edge of the arm stripped, or a tooth
missing off the crank gear. A hot glue gun ( a buck at my local 99 cent
store) will glue that water sheet back on. Not living in a cold area I
haven't had this problem yet, but I hear that silicon spray in the window
channels will keep it from freezing up again.
Let us know how it goes.
Mark
Pu241
2004-02-27 01:13:25 UTC
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Hello,
Try this group:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/festiva/
and ebay:
http://cq-search.ebay.com/ws/search/SaleSearch?basicsearch=&from=R10&ht=1&sa
title=festiva+-%28peony%2ccorelle%29&socolumnlayout=3&socurrencydisplay=1&so
sortproperty=1&sotimedisplay=2&sacategory=6000&catref=C1
Hope this helps
Pu241
Pu241
Post by lkng4chubs
Thanks Mark. I know it isn't the crank itself. I already took that off and
it's definetly stripped somewhere else. I assume that I should replace the
regulator right?
I have gotten those bolts off, but there seems to be something attached to
the regulator and I didn't want to mess with it more in case I F***ed it up
even more.
Post by Mark
Post by lkng4chubs
Thanks for the help so far guys. But I just wanted to let you know the
window itself is in tact, so is the handle. It's the inner part that
actually moves the window up and down that is busted. How does it
operate?
Post by Mark
Post by lkng4chubs
Is it a pully system, bands?
There is a geared lever system called a regulator that lifts the window at
1. remove the door trim panel and plastic watershield (sheet). A rag
slipped under the window handle will pull up (opposite direction of the
crank) the clip holding it in place. You may find the handle alone is
stripped, and problem solved with a new handle. The door panel is held on
with push clips. To remove the door panel use a wide putty knife and pry
it
Post by Mark
away from the door. The top usually lifts up out of the window channel.
2. Remove the window glass (two bolts at the bottom edge of the window).
You have to raise the window a little to get at the bolts. The glass comes
up and out of the channel.
3. Remove the window regulator mounting bolts. There are 3 around the
crank
Post by Mark
handle area, two more at the top of the door, and another at the bottom,
middle of the door. The regulator assembly comes out an access hole in the
door. I would label the screws in case they're different lengths.
You'll probably find the geared edge of the arm stripped, or a tooth
missing off the crank gear. A hot glue gun ( a buck at my local 99 cent
store) will glue that water sheet back on. Not living in a cold area I
haven't had this problem yet, but I hear that silicon spray in the window
channels will keep it from freezing up again.
Let us know how it goes.
Mark
Mark
2004-02-27 15:34:12 UTC
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Post by lkng4chubs
Thanks Mark. I know it isn't the crank itself. I already took that off and
it's definetly stripped somewhere else. I assume that I should replace the
regulator right?
I have gotten those bolts off, but there seems to be something attached to
the regulator and I didn't want to mess with it more in case I F***ed it up
even more.
Post by Mark
Post by lkng4chubs
Thanks for the help so far guys. But I just wanted to let you know the
window itself is in tact, so is the handle. It's the inner part that
actually moves the window up and down that is busted. How does it
operate?
Post by Mark
Post by lkng4chubs
Is it a pully system, bands?
There is a geared lever system called a regulator that lifts the window at
1. remove the door trim panel and plastic watershield (sheet). A rag
slipped under the window handle will pull up (opposite direction of the
crank) the clip holding it in place. You may find the handle alone is
stripped, and problem solved with a new handle. The door panel is held on
with push clips. To remove the door panel use a wide putty knife and pry
it
Post by Mark
away from the door. The top usually lifts up out of the window channel.
2. Remove the window glass (two bolts at the bottom edge of the window).
You have to raise the window a little to get at the bolts. The glass comes
up and out of the channel.
3. Remove the window regulator mounting bolts. There are 3 around the
crank
Post by Mark
handle area, two more at the top of the door, and another at the bottom,
middle of the door. The regulator assembly comes out an access hole in the
door. I would label the screws in case they're different lengths.
You'll probably find the geared edge of the arm stripped, or a tooth
missing off the crank gear. A hot glue gun ( a buck at my local 99 cent
store) will glue that water sheet back on. Not living in a cold area I
haven't had this problem yet, but I hear that silicon spray in the window
channels will keep it from freezing up again.
Let us know how it goes.
Mark
The regulator assembly includes the arm that lifts the window. I believe
there are six screws including the three around the crank. Two more top of
door and one more bottom of door.

Mark

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