power window track repair
I didn't quite know where to post this one, but figured that someone else could use this useful info if they needed it. Especially, when it was unavaible to me.
This is for people who want to
avoid going to a mechanic and paying 300 bucks for a replacement.
If you're a dumbass like me
who shuts the door by using the corner of the window, you'll probably end up taking your window off the track some time in the future. If by any chance you try to "correct" the problem by using the power switches and realize you have an even bigger problem (ie. a loud crunch which = a
tweaked window frame). Here's a MacGyver-like solution to reconnect the window with the track (assuming that the window is still glued still).
First take off your door bezles (the window/lock switches and the door handle). Then, take off the main docorative section of the door's frame. This can be viewed by obtaining the Hayes book (but be aware that the detailed version of the track itself is not listed!).
Once you have it stripped to where you can work on the actual track. For those unaware, the track has two points of connection. These points usually have a rubber washer that fits on to swiveling ball. The rear (or left point) is the easiest of the two. However, the front is what you have to be worried about.
Okay, when messing with the right side rubber washer (donut-thingy, whatever you wanna call it), move it with your finger to the center where you can visibly see it. Find a flatnosed screw driver that is about the same size (or actually a little bit larger) than the hole. Use blow torch (bbq fire or whatever) to get the screw driver hot enough and burn the rubber to enlarge the hole. After it's cooled, see if it'll fit into place.
It's faster this way than trying to untweak the track.
For those who want to know, this worked on a '01 V6.