88 Burb Tailgate window stuck down - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kw · 05-07-2011, 02:08 PM

The rr window of my '88 burb has been acting spotty, and today it went down and quit working after that. Took the tailgate inside covers off but can't find a way to get the window up so I can get to the mechanism to troubleshoot it.

When I turn the key in the tailgate, I can hear a small click coming from the motor.

Any ideas on how to get the window up?

Thanks,

Kurt

kw · 05-07-2011, 08:27 PM

It's fixed. There's an interlock switch on the pass. side. Pushed it in with a screwdriver while turning the key and things started to work. Adjusted the latch mechanism and was at least able to get the vehicle weathertight for now.

**special-K** · 05-09-2011, 06:30 AM

Good! I was just going to suggest that before tossing a regulator at it. How is the channel? The material gets rotted and the steel rusts. Did it get stuck mostly at about 3/4 closed going up? That's where the glass has to shift forward to go with slant of the back.

kw · 05-09-2011, 07:12 AM

The tracks look OK. Compared to the rest of the truck, what with sheets of paint peeling and blowing down the street.

The window has never had any problems going up and down, but recently it just wouldn't go up unless I hit a major bump in the road. Saturday it just wouldn't go up at all.

I suppose since it's still all apart and the window is up it's a good time to do some general maintenance and lubrication.

Thanks!

Kurt

keithh999 · 05-13-2011, 08:44 PM

i have the same style burb and my window channels and rubbers are shot or gone and if i run with the window down it jams and wont go back up without unbolting the regulator and motor with a special wrench i made .....one of these days ill have the money to actually do the things i want to do to this burb.

05-07-2011, 02:08 PM	#1
kw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Owings, MD Posts: 119	88 Burb Tailgate window stuck down The rr window of my '88 burb has been acting spotty, and today it went down and quit working after that. Took the tailgate inside covers off but can't find a way to get the window up so I can get to the mechanism to troubleshoot it. When I turn the key in the tailgate, I can hear a small click coming from the motor. Any ideas on how to get the window up? Thanks, Kurt

05-07-2011, 08:27 PM	#2
kw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Owings, MD Posts: 119	Re: 88 Burb Tailgate window stuck down It's fixed. There's an interlock switch on the pass. side. Pushed it in with a screwdriver while turning the key and things started to work. Adjusted the latch mechanism and was at least able to get the vehicle weathertight for now.

05-09-2011, 06:30 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 88 Burb Tailgate window stuck down Good! I was just going to suggest that before tossing a regulator at it. How is the channel? The material gets rotted and the steel rusts. Did it get stuck mostly at about 3/4 closed going up? That's where the glass has to shift forward to go with slant of the back. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-09-2011, 07:12 AM	#4
kw Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Owings, MD Posts: 119	Re: 88 Burb Tailgate window stuck down The tracks look OK. Compared to the rest of the truck, what with sheets of paint peeling and blowing down the street. The window has never had any problems going up and down, but recently it just wouldn't go up unless I hit a major bump in the road. Saturday it just wouldn't go up at all. I suppose since it's still all apart and the window is up it's a good time to do some general maintenance and lubrication. Thanks! Kurt

05-13-2011, 08:44 PM	#5
keithh999 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 12	Re: 88 Burb Tailgate window stuck down i have the same style burb and my window channels and rubbers are shot or gone and if i run with the window down it jams and wont go back up without unbolting the regulator and motor with a special wrench i made .....one of these days ill have the money to actually do the things i want to do to this burb.



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