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If it was the regulator, it would stop at some point and not go all the way up or down.
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So I recently had my front windows tinted.
When I close my window I can hear what sounds like paper being crinkled as it goes up.
The window goes up and down fine, doesn't look out of alignment, it lowers itself perfectly when the door opens and closes perfectly when closed...
Could it be my regulators going? Is there lubrication that can help or is it toast? Or could it just be the edge of the window tint catching??
Thanks
if it didn't start happening before the tint, and now it does, its the tint. They left to much on.
If it was the regulator, it would stop at some point and not go all the way up or down. The tabs usually break here. There are 4 different points like this on it and usually cant be fixed.
You can pop off the top of the window protection part of the door panel and probably see the excess tint. A sharp razor blade will cut right thru it or take it back to where you had it done.
...maybe your tint guy left some of the backing material where he shouldn't have. Just take your time removing the interior trim pieces before you pop the door skin off so you don't scratch anything or break any of the tabs that hold them on.
When the regulator fails it is a very definitive metal crunching sound. This sounds like something left behind from the tint job. I would take it back to the tint guy.
Alternatively, I bought some time with my regulator by lubricating it via two access holes in the bottom of the door..it had completely seized up and the lube got it moving again until I could get it replaced.
I am always interested in access holes especially those with pubes around them. I wouldn't mind giving the girl in your avatar a good lubing either hahaha..
and with that bombshell I shall bid you all, a very good night..
no need to remove the door panel. Look at the underside of door. There are a couple rubber stops that you can remove. This will give you access to the bottom parts of the regulator, and enough space to spray in some lube.
