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Repairing window tracking and door lock
Topic Started: Nov 16 2013, 10:01 PM (1,591 Views)
yiffzer
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I'm in the middle of repairing *both* doors of Blue Jay.

Windows don't roll up evenly and when going all the way up, they go beyond the window trim. :rasp
The door lock knob doesn't even open or close. :x
And while in the middle of repairing, I somehow can't get the window handle knob to get out! It seems to be trapped! :banghead

Got some pictures and hoping to get some help!

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I tried with a rag / cloth. I tried pulling that damn thing. I managed to get it out in the first time but for some reason it won't get out now. What? What should I do?

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Those screws (four in total) was found to be loose. That explained why the regulator was just moving around and not moving up appropriately. But now manually winding up the window feels much harder. Did I get it screwed too tight or what? Also... those screws are starting to strip... what replacement screws would be best?

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Found out why the door locks won't work. The bottom rod doesn't even stay in the hole. Before I bend anything and regret it, what should I do to the rod to increase pressure on the bottom (so it stays in the hole)?

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While taking out the door cover / trim, I unfortunately snapped a small section of the door knob casing which is 100% essential for the knob to work. Umm... would crazy glue work?

:) Thanks. I can't do this without you guys.
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Hotrodray1
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I have used hex head bolts and loctite to fix mine
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socal geo garage
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they are about 15 dollars each on ebay, use a rag shimmy motion to remove snag the clip watch where it flys or it may stick in the rag.
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perfesser
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As for the door lock rod popping out, there should be another white nylon rod holder like your top rod has. They break easy, though.
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socal geo garage
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remove inside door panel
remove the outside scraper >pull up on it will come right off
remove the rubber felt guide completely from the door it extends down into the window trac
remove the window two 10mm bolts and the window glass comes right out
the steel trac's you will need to bend them to grip the window better in the down position
install the rubber felt guide
test fit the window glass back in place remove and adjust again if needed

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yiffzer
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I tried again to get the window knob out... pulled so hard after jimmying it several times and it finally got out... in pieces. :) So it's broken. At least it's "plug-n-play." :lol

Can someone verify if this is normal? Seems like a slight bend here...

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Also, those little rolling "balls" don't spin at all. They just drag. Are they supposed to roll or drag? I can't tell. I have one ball on the track that slides like butter but the other ball doesn't slide AT ALL. I have to push/pull hard so it can move. Seems kinda messed up?

Also, this spring ball clunks when you wind it up. Seems like the rust is rubbing up the metal a bit. I sprayed it down with some PB and will wirebrush it up a bit but anything I can do to stop the clunking?

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Good idea to spraypaint the whole regulator & tracks to prevent rust? It doesn't seem like these will rust at all since it's hidden inside the door.

Also, how important are these weather proof plastic covers on the door? Mine was kinda ripped up anyway. I was thinking of just taking it all off. If it's important, I'll have to replace it with something else.

Thanks a lot, guys. :)
Edited by yiffzer, Nov 18 2013, 01:31 AM.
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yiffzer
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Bump before I put those back in!
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snowfish
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Seems like a slight bend here

Yeah, should probably try try to straighten that a little. The wheel will roll easier, in the track, if its rolling straight.
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Are they supposed to roll or drag

In the perfect world they would roll. ;) Mine kind of roll & drag at the same time.
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anything I can do to stop the clunking

More cleaning & lubing. May not be able to get all the little clunks out. :shake
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Good idea to spraypaint the whole regulator & tracks to prevent rust?

That's one of the very few pieces that I don't paint. :lol I clean really well, make everything as straight as possible, lube & lightly grease everything, wipe non-moving parts down, and install. :gamerz

I use the window crank, without the clip on, to work the regulator to distribute the coating of grease.

Hopefully that's the last time, for a long time, that you'll have to look at the regulator. ^o)

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McZukee
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These are the best deal I found if you want the stock look: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_trksid=p3998.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0&_nkw=For+1989-1994+Geo+Metro+Suzuki+Swift+Window+Crank+Handle+%28Gray%29+2pcs+NEW+2055&_sacat=0&_from=R40
Make sure the guide channel is the same width in the centre as it is on the ends...
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yiffzer
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Spraying the spring roll down with PB oil, wirebrushing it, then putting silicone spray did the job! Didn't clunk anymore!

How about that plastic weatherproofing? Necessary or not?
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snowfish
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How about that plastic weatherproofing? Necessary or not?

^o) Put it back as best you can. :thumb
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Metromightymouse
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Water is able to enter at the outer felt wipe and assorted other locations. That plastic keeps the water in the door so it can run out the drains at the bottom and prevents it from getting to the back of the door panel/ into the interior. Patch it up and put it back. Make sure the drains are clean while you're at it. :thumb

MMM
Edited by Metromightymouse, Nov 19 2013, 12:44 AM.
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