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I have a 2000 Buick century. Both front windows work fine but the back driver's side window will go down but not back up. (I'm afraid to test the passenger side) You can hear what I assume is the motor making a kind of clicking noise but nothing happens. I physically pushed the back window back up but it keeps sliding back down again. Any idea what could be wrong? I don't really care if I get the window working again as long as it will stay up.
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Replying to: rangeriron (May 29, 2007 7:12 am)
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Replying to: gmabcd (Jul 04, 2007 3:52 am)  
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Replying to: fallingstar (Jul 26, 2007 10:57 am) |
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Hi there: I have a buick century 94 and the back windows lower only halfway. My understanding is that it's for child safety. Since I have no small children I want to get the windows all the way down. Is there a way to do this? Any suggestions appreciated. |
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Hello, My Girlfriend has a 98 Century with around 100k on it. It's been running hot since the weather got warm in March/April. It never actually red-lines and it's never actually overheated (as in, blowing the pressure valve) but it does creep up very close to redline. This is especially true in city traffic, and, in fact, it runs relatively close to centerline on the highway. Turning the heater on full-blast does, indeed, help counter the problem, although it sucks a lot in the summer heat. I never drive her car and just found out last week the extent of the problem (that is, that it's happening regularly) I'm absolutely NOT a car-guy, although I'm an engineer so I'm able to troubleshoot these things and follow directions. Anyway, I topped off the overflow tank w/ Dex-cool (although it didn't need very much) and that's made no effect. I'm going to take a look at it tonight or tomorrow and I was hoping for some advice on what to look for. My initial reaction when she told me today that running the heater pushes the temp gauge back down is that it's an airflow issue, and my instinct was to watch and make sure the fans turn on. She's been watching lately and she doesn't have any coolant leaks. Also, my thinking is that if she had a coolant-flow problem, why would running the heater help? Or, for that matter, running on the highway? I'd appreciate any help you guys can offer! I'm new here, and i was directed here after asking around on the Volvo forums i usually frequent. Thanks a million! Shane
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Replying to: lovemys60 (Aug 08, 2007 2:08 pm) |
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In spite of many of the posts here, I just bought a '98 Custom with 73K on it from a used car lot because the price was "right." The Carfax report (for what it's worth) showed a regular maintenance history on the car but, of course, no details as to what was actually done. Any suggestions as to "preventative" maintenance I might want to do right away? Reading about this Dexcool issue makes me think I should have a flush and refill right away. If so, do I need to take it to a GM dealer to make sure it's done right? Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help.
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