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    Window stuck

    My drivers side window usually very slow going up and down but I can get it to go...usually.
    Well yesterday it literraly slipped down into the door. I am able to get it back on track - but it gets almost three quarters of the way and is completely frozen. With a lot work I can get it down and then back in the same position......

    I ordered the SBC Brackets immediately. I needed to fix it anyway...but now I cant even get it back up...thoughts???
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    Try pulling up and back on the window glass as you roll it up.
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    That is what I usual do.....not this time....ugghh.

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    You will need to remove inner door panel to fit SBC brackets...
    ...so maybe do so now, and that'll give better access to window
    "workings" to see whats jamming up.

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    same thing here.. just bought all the parts to redo my window guts from VX KAT.. Im not having any part of this window winning.. auto parts stores can order after market from chicago, 95 bucks for the motor.. not sure about regulator. plenty of fabrication guys website info on the brackets.. hit up VX KAT, she's got a guy in AZ that did her's..
    driving anything other than my Proton makes me want to puke

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    OK....
    here's my giant post with many "Window fix" threads and info....

    Window problems are probably one of the most common issues on the VX.
    They're notorious for binding, sticking, jumping the track, tilting, burning up the motors due to the severe binding....you get the idea..

    These threads cover virtually all of the various problems and some fixes.
    I collated and saved them all in one place.

    As time went on, "most" found the SBC metal brackets fixed the issues. It's what I did.

    Get out your Snickers bar, you won't be going anywhere for a while.....


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    Info on SBC brackets:
    website: www.streetboutiquecustoms.com
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11541


    Thread on tilting window fix with SBC brackets
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=13844


    JOSHI's bungee fix thread:
    http://vehicross.info/forums/showthr...hlight=zip+tie


    The bungee cord window fix: (Joshi and SlowPro48 have done it)
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...63&postcount=9


    Bulldoggie's fix using various metal washers and bolts:
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...8&postcount=38


    How to remove the door panel:
    http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...warticle&id=22


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    List of many threads addressing window problems and fixes.
    (There's some duplication....sorry)



    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...window+binding
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ow+binding+fix
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...n+track+window
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...window+binding
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...58&postcount=4
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ow+binding+fix
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...threadid=10278
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...7&postcount=26
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...0&postcount=27
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...7&postcount=31
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...8&postcount=38
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...+binding+track
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...t=window+track
    http://www.antiquecaterpillar.org/vx...cal/Window.asp
    http://www.antiquecaterpillar.org/vx...indow_Bert.asp


    Hope something here works for you!
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    @ JMNY

    I can help you with that if you bring the necessary things to get it done this sunday

    For some reason i became very handy fixing the windows issue.
    Dakar was just the begining.

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    Thumbs up

    Hi Gustavo,

    Can you tell me what I need to bring on Sunday, so you can help me with my passenger window,too ??

    Thanksss

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    It is the SBC Brackets...

    It is a big job - not sure that it would have been done with our crew on Sunday or if I can do it. There are detailed instructions and even a video on You Tube. If I find it again - I will send it to you....but it can be found in the search

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    Gussie - Thank you for offering

    It looks like we are moving it back - although we need confirmation on that - and I have not recieved the brackets yet due to the storm.
    I hope you and your family made out OK - that was a bad hurricane.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by jheyson =) View Post
    Hi Gustavo,

    Can you tell me what I need to bring on Sunday, so you can help me with my passenger window,too ??

    Thanksss
    Usually regular tools such as pliers,screwdrivers.

    A Good glue such as those that you can mix to create a tight bond is highly recommended.

    Scrapper,blades,etc

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    Did we officially cancel Sunday?

    Just not sure if we officially canceled Sunday?

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    Jheyson - Here You Go!

    http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com

    I hope this helps....mine are on their way....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gussie2000 View Post
    Usually regular tools such as pliers,screwdrivers.

    A Good glue such as those that you can mix to create a tight bond is highly recommended.

    Scrapper,blades,etc
    Gussie,

    IIRC, the only tools needed were a phillips screwdriver, a razor blade, & a tube of black RTV (AutoZone, Lowes, Home Depot, ACE, ...).

    I've done enough of them that 'start to finish' takes about 30 minutes.

    A couple of 'nice to have' items are a roll of duct tape in case you tear your vapor barrier & a can of lubricant for the window tracks.

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