Window Regulator - Binding/Clicking/Popping Noise: Overview

BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-18A

ISSUE DATE: December, 2000

CATEGORY TYPE: Body-07

CATEGORY: Doors/Windows/Mirrors

CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-64-010A

SUBJECT:
Window Regulator Makes a Popping/Clicking/Binding Noise When Cycling Up or Down (Replace Counter-Balance Spring)

This bulletin has been revised to include 1997 through 2001 model year coupes and new parts information. It supersedes bulletin 99-T-18, which should be discarded.

MODELS AFFECTED:

1996-1999 Saturn S-Series Sedans and Wagons built before and including VIN XZ351210

1997-2001 Saturn S-Series Coupes built before and including VIN 1Z114632

CONDITION:

Whenever window is cycled from full up to full down or, full down to full up position, window regulator may exhibit a popping, clicking, and/or binding noise that is transmitted into passenger compartment.

CAUSE:

The window regulator counter-balance spring coils stick or bind together. When the force from movement of the window regulator is great enough to overcome this sticking/binding condition, the counter-balance spring coils release and cause spring to vibrate. This transmits a noise through the door structure into the passenger compartment.

CORRECTION:

Refer to the procedure in this bulletin for door where noise is heard.





PARTS REQUIREMENTS:

CLAIM INFORMATION:





To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as follows:





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