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New ZR-1 Owner · 03-02-2006

Does anyone know anything about replacing a window motor or simply some suggestions about troubleshooting non-functional windows? I have all the manuals and have followed the instructions but still can't figure it out. I have a new window motor but was unable to remove the window, motor, and the "harness" it attaches to inside. Very very frustrated at this point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can't stand not being able to role the window down so that I can take the top off!
Thanks everyone.

Tom · 03-03-2006

You do not need to roll the window down to take the top off. Open the doors, remove the top, stow the top in the back, and shut the doors. You'll just be driving around with the window up and the top off.

A long time ago I have had the passenger door apart on an 84 that had an inoperative window and it wasn't that hard to get apart. I haven't had the door apart on my 90 or a new one and I know there were some changes so I don't know any tips for your 94.

Corvette95 · 03-03-2006

How far did you get in the trouble shooting...where did you get stuck taking the motor out?

LuxZ · 03-04-2006

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Originally Posted by New ZR-1 Owner

Does anyone know anything about replacing a window motor or simply some suggestions about troubleshooting non-functional windows? I have all the manuals and have followed the instructions but still can't figure it out. I have a new window motor but was unable to remove the window, motor, and the "harness" it attaches to inside. Very very frustrated at this point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can't stand not being able to role the window down so that I can take the top off!
Thanks everyone.

I had my window motor replaced by a specialist as I was told it was indeed not easy to check whether it was the engine or the button connectivities that were down; then you need a solution to fix the new device which cannot be fixed as the original, and then you need to be sure you put the window correctly back between engine and other side as there is very little space. I recommend you let a specialist do the job
Good luck

WB9MCW · 03-05-2006

I can only comment too, on my 84! I bought the whole window frame motor combo deal and my my pro mech. put it in and it makes a noise when operating on the drivers side (a bang sound @ mid cycle) which he said he could not adjust out of the mechanism (usually he does not give up easy) he too said it was a major pita working on it all and close quarters etc. The passenger side did work fine and no sounds going up and down. btw the bang is not too bad and it is not one that will harm the window or the frame device so we live with it and with plenty others that the old 84 makes even though it has only 53k miles on it and less then my ZR-1 @ 60k!!!

THIS 84 IS FOR SALE AT THE RIGHT PRICE!!! wb9mcw@gmail.com

New ZR-1 Owner · 03-05-2006

Thanks for all the advice guys. I think at this point I will probably just have to let a specialist fix the window; much to my dismay! Oh well.

WB9MCW · 03-05-2006

Well hell u got nothing to loose by trying...give it a shot and if it is too tight and cumbersum then take it to the dealer! But I know when I saw how close the fit was I opted to have my mechanic tackle it...

03-02-2006	#1
New ZR-1 Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 6	Non-functional Right Window Does anyone know anything about replacing a window motor or simply some suggestions about troubleshooting non-functional windows? I have all the manuals and have followed the instructions but still can't figure it out. I have a new window motor but was unable to remove the window, motor, and the "harness" it attaches to inside. Very very frustrated at this point. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can't stand not being able to role the window down so that I can take the top off! Thanks everyone. __________________ Tyghe '94, #294

03-03-2006	#2
Tom Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern CA Posts: 108	Re: Non-functional Right Window You do not need to roll the window down to take the top off. Open the doors, remove the top, stow the top in the back, and shut the doors. You'll just be driving around with the window up and the top off. A long time ago I have had the passenger door apart on an 84 that had an inoperative window and it wasn't that hard to get apart. I haven't had the door apart on my 90 or a new one and I know there were some changes so I don't know any tips for your 94.

03-03-2006	#3
Corvette95 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 1,119	Re: Non-functional Right Window How far did you get in the trouble shooting...where did you get stuck taking the motor out? __________________ Corvette95 Registry and Forum (*************) 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Gry Auto Hardtop Top Flight SOLD 1995 C4 Coupe Purple/Blk 6 Speed 1989 C4 Conv Wht/Red Auto SOLD 1996 C4 Conv Black/Tan Auto SOLD 1994 C4 Coupe Wht/Blk SOLD 1995 C4 ZR-1 White/Gry #278 Dual Dunn Head SOLD 1986 C4 Coupe Black/Red 4+3 SOLD 1990 C4 ZR-1 Red/Red #0454

03-05-2006	#5
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Non-functional Right Window I can only comment too, on my 84! I bought the whole window frame motor combo deal and my my pro mech. put it in and it makes a noise when operating on the drivers side (a bang sound @ mid cycle) which he said he could not adjust out of the mechanism (usually he does not give up easy) he too said it was a major pita working on it all and close quarters etc. The passenger side did work fine and no sounds going up and down. btw the bang is not too bad and it is not one that will harm the window or the frame device so we live with it and with plenty others that the old 84 makes even though it has only 53k miles on it and less then my ZR-1 @ 60k!!! THIS 84 IS FOR SALE AT THE RIGHT PRICE!!! wb9mcw@gmail.com __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln Last edited by WB9MCW; 03-05-2006 at 08:04 AM.

03-05-2006	#6
New ZR-1 Owner Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 6	Re: Non-functional Right Window Thanks for all the advice guys. I think at this point I will probably just have to let a specialist fix the window; much to my dismay! Oh well. __________________ Tyghe '94, #294

03-05-2006	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Non-functional Right Window Well hell u got nothing to loose by trying...give it a shot and if it is too tight and cumbersum then take it to the dealer! But I know when I saw how close the fit was I opted to have my mechanic tackle it... __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln