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window off track

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by 85COE, Oct 23, 2019.

  1. Oct 23, 2019 #1
    85COE

    85COE Light Load Member

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    never actually worked on a truck before (was not allowed to as a company driver). have my own truck. 1985 Volvo White COE

    driver window is stuck halfway down, won't go back up. I took the interior vinyl 85% off, and didn't see any way to access the upper half of the track.

    Am I going to have to rip the entire door apart to fix this? or should i just get an entire door to replace it?
     
    85COE, Oct 23, 2019
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  3. Oct 23, 2019 #2
    Smellfunny

    Smellfunny Road Train Member

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    It may be the guide track broke loose or the regulator bad. I had a Freightliner come in this past weekend and the guide track had broke loose. I cleaned it good and JB Weld it back in place. No need to buy a door just have someone look at it that is familiar with how it should work.
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2019 #3
    BoxCarKidd

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    Try to fix it as mentioned. I thank they used the same doors on some conventionals. Normally just want the guts and use the same door. It could be something simple.
     
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  5. Oct 24, 2019 #4
    Rideandrepair

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    Take it apart, trying not to break anything else. Might as well learn now, it won’t be the last time you’ll have a problem with a door. There are some speacialty tools for working on interiors, But screwdrivers, pliers, and a few wrenches and sockets should work. The track or bracket that holds window is probably broken
     
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  7. Oct 24, 2019 #5
    Mike250rs

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    Often window tracks just needs some lube. Regulator motors do burn out from time to time.
     
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