r40734 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 OK, the 5th window motor has just went out on my '03 Z06 in a about a year and a half. I have been having them replaced under warranty at the stealerships (side note: they screw up the window alignment every time causing the dreaded wind noise at highway speeds). I don't even roll down the windows very often, but it gets very frustrating when I roll up to an ATM and the window won't work.Does anyone have any insight as to what is going on with this issue? Is it a problem a lot of people have had with their C5's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedratchet Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 WINDOW Tip-In AdjustmentTOOLS REQUIRED#6 Inverted TORX Socket1. Position the window fully up.2. Remove the large access plug from under the front of the door.3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut,4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.6. Adjust tip In with the jack screw.- Turn the jack screw clockwise to tip the window outward.- Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward,- One turn of the screw equals approximately 1 N.m (0.04 in) change at the top of the window 7. Tighten the jack screw jam nut.8. Lower the window,9. Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut10. Raise the window and check the alignment11. install the access plug under the front of the door.12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.__________________________________________________ __Minor Window Height AdjustmentUse this procedure when window height is off less than 3 mm (0.12 In).1. Open the door and remove the small front access plug and the rear access plug from the underside of the door2. Adjust the front and the rear window regulator jack screws equally,3. Close the door and check the window alignment4. Open the door and install the access plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r40734 Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 Speedratchet,That's a really good, condensed procedure on adjusting the windows. I always have one extra step involved at the beginning: pull the door panel and tighten all the mounting bolts left loose by the techs that replaced the motor and/or electronics.I just wish I could figure out why the motors keep dying. Kipp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedratchet Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 The right window motor and regulator malfunction is pretty common. I would start looking for the cause if you replaced the motor 5 times. The harness coming through the door has attributed to a lot of window problems. It's a pain to inspect, but it may fix your problem for good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette6 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Well, I'd sait it's odd, but apparently it's not...Our passenger window motor just died 2 weeks ago on our '04 Z06. Jack & Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 You guys just gotta quit letting your wives put that window down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette6 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey, Eddie...no fair. I'm the wife you are talking about. I'll be seeking you out at our first event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey, Eddie...no fair. I'm the wife you are talking about. I'll be seeking you out at our first event! Well in your case why aren't you telling the old man to move over cause you're going to be driving your Vette? Any guy with half a brain knows that bottom line the Vettes all belong to you women anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nort99 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey, Eddie...no fair. I'm the wife you are talking about. I'll be seeking you out at our first event! Eddie you done it again. That a boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vette6 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Hey, Eddie...no fair. I'm the wife you are talking about. I'll be seeking you out at our first event! Well in your case why aren't you telling the old man to move over cause you're going to be driving your Vette? Any guy with half a brain knows that bottom line the Vettes all belong to you women anyway. Well, at least you think the right way. But, I gotta tell you, the vette is all Jack's. Not that I don't love it; we have fun, and I love being the passenger. But just between you and me I'm stick-shift-driving challenged. Go ahead and laugh! He wants me to drive it, and I've done it; I just can't stand it. Don't get me wrong...I've got a lead foot, and I love to drive fast as much as the next guy...but I really can't stand having to think about what my hands and my feet are doing. And I'd say I'm pretty good at walking and chewing gum at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I just let Otto do the shifting.He never misses a gear, and my leg dont get tired in traffic.-Frank (ya . . Otto Mattick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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