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Re: window mechanism (archive)
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Posted by Scott - 89 735iL on February 12, 2002 at 11:35:54:

In Reply to: Re: window mechanism posted by gorky on February 11, 2002 at 16:36:52:

I don't remember if the teeth are plastic or metal on the motore but I know the regulator has the metal teeth. But don't let this fool you as I know from experience that the teeth on the regulator will wear down. I had about four teeth in one spot that were worn down. That is why my window stated clacking at the same spot.

I would think that if the window is making the noise in the same spot that it might be the regulator because the teeth on the regulator are only used once as the window goes up and down. The teeth on the motor are used many times are the motor makes many revolutions each time the window goes up or down.

The best way is if you can visually look at them. Just for reference, I paid about $140 for a new window regulator that was from a local independent shop. I am sure I could have gotten it cheaper or the internet but I got same day service and had it fixed the same day.

Good Luck!

Scott

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