SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
Technical Service Bulletin # 99-T-18A
Date: 001201
Window Regulator - Binding/Clicking/Popping Noise
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:
