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wallygator310


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posted 05-31-2005 08:08 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for wallygator310     send a private message to wallygator310   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by wallygator310
As some of you know, I had the only available driver's door regulator replaced last week. What I would like to relay is the thoughts of the mechanic that replaced it. He said that he wished that DC would have used a clip at the end of the tube that goes into the regulator so that this would not happen. He said he could hold the tube in where it breaks at the regulator and the window would work perfectly. He states that the regulator main body (gears) are attached to the door but the tube with the screw mech. is not and as the plastic gets older and the pressure of the up and down motion goes on, the tube breaks away from the gear housing thus causing the clicking non-functioning. Seems like this mechanic has what it takes to be a mechanic and problem solver. Now we can take it from there.

Let me put this out to all you tinkerers out there. Find a way to create a clamp that can be attached to the tube close to the gear housing and that attaches to the door that will hold the tube securely and I think for most all of us we will be out of the woods with the continued breakage of these regulators. I know Jan B. has a fix for the regulator that works, but this seems like a better alternative if viable. They aren't cheap but the problem is that one day they will no longer be made at all. For those willing to take on the challenge, I'm sure there will be some monetary reward in it for you from your fellow Kat owners.

Wally

This message has been edited by wallygator310 on 05-31-2005 at 08:11 PM

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Preventative maintenance....I like it.

Hopefully some one will come up with a product.

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any pics of what your talking about ,so we all can be familiar with?
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While I support any fix or improvement that anyone can come up with,,,, on the other side, I wish DC would demand AVM [prowler window regulator supplier] to build another 3000 of each side of regulators for our needs down the road.
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posted 06-01-2005 02:55 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for rraite     send a private message to rraite   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by rraite
I wish DC would do a recall on our prowlers and fix
these windows with a better part!!!
richard
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posted 06-01-2005 04:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
Just ordered both regulators. Driver side on back order, passenger in stock. I will save originals and repair for future use.
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quote:
Originally posted by rraite:
I wish DC would do a recall on our prowlers and fix
these windows with a better part!!!
richard


Why stop there. You are so right on DC.

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The dealer is sending me the broken one and I will take pictures of where the problem lies. Then you all can figure out the best fix!

Wally

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quote:
Originally posted by Marty Usher:
Just ordered both regulators. Driver side on back order, passenger in stock. I will save originals and repair for future use.

What are the Part Numbers?

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posted 06-01-2005 07:57 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Marty Usher     send a private message to Marty Usher   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by Marty Usher
don't know. I just emailed Jeff Hunter since I have bought oarts from him before and he ordered for me along with a new alternator. Price difference of $1 aand change betwen driver and passenger side -$227.??/$228.00

($187 for alternator)

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posted 06-02-2005 09:24 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for rraite     send a private message to rraite   Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote   Search for more posts by rraite
dose anyone know if DC is aware of this cheap part?
and is there a place where we can complain?
and do you think it will do any good to complain?
i read on here how so many members with low miles
and have replaced there window regulators 4 or 5 times!!
i understand they cant recall for every little problem
but this it crazy!!!!!!!!!! just venting!! thanks
richard
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quote:
Originally posted by wallygator310:
The dealer is sending me the broken one and I will take pictures of where the problem lies. Then you all can figure out the best fix!

Wally


Thanks Wally, awaiting>>>>>>>>>

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