Thread: 05 rear window broken

Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1 05 rear window broken 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    Lehigh Valley
    Posts
    94
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    5
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    0
    The rear window on my 05 will not go up or down. It will go up and down by manually lifting but will not go all the way up. When using the switch the motor makes a sound but it sounds strained. Can someone give me some guidance on how to get the window working again?
    '97 Grand Prix GT Coupe
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Sport Red Metalic SOLD
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Silver
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    GTX Level Member cheatah faheatah's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2016
    Location
    Rouge Island
    Posts
    1,105
    Thanks (Received)
    3
    Likes (Received)
    12
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    3223
    Pick up a new regulator, short money off e-bay. Springs, cables & cable guides .... something is pooched. Pop off the door panel & have a look/see.
    For the record : I am NOT a naked meth-head who shoves rocks up my butt.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,030
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    83662
    Pull the door panel off and remove the window regulator assemebly and motor.

    It's super common for the regulator to bind up and stop working. The motor is likely making that weird sound because it can't overcome the bind in the cables/regulator.

    I can almost bet you will just have to replace the regulator assembly.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  4. #4 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    Lehigh Valley
    Posts
    94
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    5
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    0
    I have the panel off but I Don't really know what I'm looking at. Would a bad regulator prevent me from putting the window up manually?
    '97 Grand Prix GT Coupe
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Sport Red Metalic SOLD
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Silver
    Reply With Quote  
     

  5. #5 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    Lehigh Valley
    Posts
    94
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    5
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    0
    I took the cable off the bottom of the guide and am able to get the window up. I only see one bolt holding in the regulator and it will not come out. what's the trick? Also, how do I disconnect the cable at the window?
    '97 Grand Prix GT Coupe
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Sport Red Metalic SOLD
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Silver
    Reply With Quote  
     

  6. #6 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,030
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    83662
    Yes, it would.

    The cables and pulleys will stop the window from moving unless you unbolt the glass from the regulator itself.

    This is a general picture of what most regulators look like.


    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  7. #7 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    Killa Bee Scottydoggs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    new jersey
    Posts
    39,995
    Thanks (Received)
    63
    Likes (Received)
    166
    Dislikes (Received)
    5
    Chats
    243824
    cables cut it should go up and you can put a block of wood under it to keep it up till you get the new regulator. or the cable is still stuck on a slider.

    i just had to buy a back one for my regal, 36 bucks shipped from rockauto. ill be changing it next week when it shows up

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
    Reply With Quote  
     

  8. #8 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,030
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    83662
    You could unbolt the glass bracket from the regulator and use tape the hold the window up.

    Do that or have two people when you replace it.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  9. #9 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    Killa Bee Scottydoggs's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    new jersey
    Posts
    39,995
    Thanks (Received)
    63
    Likes (Received)
    166
    Dislikes (Received)
    5
    Chats
    243824
    ive got cardboard wedged between my window and inside door frame to keep mine up. it will only drop 2 inches tho.

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
    Reply With Quote  
     

  10. #10 Re: 05 rear window broken 
    SE Level Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    Lehigh Valley
    Posts
    94
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    5
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Chats
    0
    Thanks for the help! Happy 4th to you!
    '97 Grand Prix GT Coupe
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Sport Red Metalic SOLD
    '05 Grand Prix GTP Silver
    Reply With Quote  
     

Similar Threads

  1. 2004 Grand Prix GTP broken rear sway bar linkage
    By dbest1197 in forum 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-22-2016, 11:46 PM
  2. Broken Rear Manifold Stud...
    By Thompsju in forum Introductions/Noob Questions
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 10-14-2013, 06:13 AM
  3. HELP Rear seat tabs broken in 00' gp
    By Mellsthatguy in forum Visual/Body Modifications
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 08-01-2013, 12:57 PM
  4. Window clip broken, please help!
    By VejGTP in forum 04+ Specifics
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 11-01-2011, 03:25 PM
  5. broken window and mirror
    By Ryansgtp in forum Visual/Body Modifications
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-08-2010, 05:14 PM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •