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Topic #97595 9 posts Started by msk59
msk59
#1
Hello 6G Gurus: My car is 1996 ST Hatchback. When the windows are halfway down, the glass has a play in it and makes a noise when shut the door. How do you fix this annoying issue. What new parts do I need to fix this issue. or does it need some sort of washers or adjustment. Ask me if my statement does not make sense.

Thank You
msk
richee3
#2
Mine does the same and has since I've owned it. I've learned to just live with it. In for a solution if there is one!
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cheela
#3
same here. our cars are just old. I'm sure a good tear down and rebuild of any window components would help.
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
msk59
#4
With some online Toyota dealers I see the breakdown schematic of the door but not sure which one of that component would fix the problem. Just like you said that a good rebuild would be fix. I was just trying to gain some knowledge with experience folks like you guys here. I did purchase the door seals and it helped very little with the wind noise. So I can fix the window rattle, then may be the interior wind noise will go down. So many projects, so little time.
Box
#5
Welcome to the world of frameless windows. My Supras did it, my 3000GT did it, my Celica did it, my Miata did it, and my Firebird does it. Once you got the windows about halfway down or lower any time you closed the door you could hear it rattle some. I will say the Firebird rattles the least, but I've noticed it has two metal brackets with felt stops on the top of the doors that push against the glass:
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msk59
#6
Thanks Box. I will take a look at it.
cheela
#8
nice find! i'm gonna have to try this once it actually gets warm here and stops rainging/sleeting/hailing. ugh!
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
msk59
#9
Yep. You are closer to north pole ;-). I gradually moved south and it is nice here in OK.

Hopefully that takes care of this loose window. They do sell these runners brand new at dealers though. I am going to see how easy it is to replace those.

This post has been edited by msk59: Mar 30, 2017 - 9:44 PM
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