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Jul 22, 2015 | 08:00 AM

cgroom

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window issue

the corner of my driver's side window that is nearest to the rear view mirror has an issue. the piece of plastic/rubber is not allowing the window to roll up perfectly. i can get it to work by opening the door and rolling it up. when i try with the door close, the window automatically goes back down due to that piece i described earlier.

thanks for any and all help you can offer up.

Jul 22, 2015 | 10:09 AM

mandyfig

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Post a picture so we can see.

Jul 22, 2015 | 10:38 AM

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Jul 22, 2015 | 10:52 AM

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The rubber trim molding looks like its out of its holder or else its broken away from it

Jul 22, 2015 | 11:03 AM

cgroom

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Originally Posted by mrblister

The rubber trim molding looks like its out of its holder or else its broken away from it

is this something i can fix?
do i need a new one?

thanks

Jul 22, 2015 | 11:06 AM

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Have you tried to press it back in place ? I believe the molding slides into a channel and if it came out you should be able to get it back in I would start at the end where you can see its seated in the channel and then try and press it back in. You may need a putty knife to help but be careful of the glass. I have not had to deal with this issue perhaps some other member could provide more feedback

Jul 22, 2015 | 11:09 AM

cgroom

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I have tried a little, but i get scared that i am going to mess it more than help it. i will wait and see if anyone has had this issue. thanks for helping me

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Jul 22, 2015 | 12:46 PM

cgroom

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Originally Posted by Bgw70

Do a search for sc430 wind noise and you will find threads that have pictures of us replacing this piece. It should give you a better understanding of how it is put together.

i tried to work with it, but pulled a long rubber piece out....it does roll up correctly, but i am guessing i shouldn't leave it like this...

i will do a search, thanks

Jul 22, 2015 | 02:55 PM

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Here's a DYI on replacing the weatherstripping:
(Post # 37)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...d-noise-3.html
(Extra hints on Post # 72)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...d-noise-5.html

There are part numbers on post # 32.

(BTW, I'm guessing that your weatherstripping has split and definitely needs replacing.)

What part of Texas are you in? (I'm north east of Dallas/Plano.)

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Jul 23, 2015 | 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Harold57

I am in Fort Worth. I took the rubber piece out. I know this isn't the best solution, but the window rolls up quickly for the first time and there is zero wind noise. My guess is there is a chance of water getting in.

I am really concerned about the VSC lights (and check engine light) being on. I am not experienced in working on cars, so I am apprehensive as far as trying to fix that. Any chance you are good at those things? I will pay you of course.

Thanks for all of your help

Jul 23, 2015 | 06:44 PM

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No, I haven't bought or fabricated the tool that Mandyfig posted about, though it is fairly easy. (We are probably 1 1/2 hour apart, if I had to guess.) But if you follow the directions in one of the posts of just shorting the two pins together, it ought to be fairly easy to do. I'd certainly be happy to look at it if we get the chance though.