1998 Celica Convertible Window Problems Options

[toyotakev]

Well I just woke up my convertible from a long Winter nap and put the top down and was reminded of a problem I did not take care of last fall, the rear windows! The drivers side rear window falls off track and the passenger side window stays on track but seems a little off. I asked the boys at the local Toyota dealer to give me a price to fix it and they want both an arm and a leg! They talked about replacing motors and such and I thought the motor works, the window just seems to fall off track. I am sure this is a common problem but I am new to the convertible so I wanted to get input from this Celica community! Also, the roof leaks at the drivers side window and seems like I needs new seals?? The top is original, the car spent its entire life in Southern California until a few years ago. I am sure the top wasnt up much!! I appreciate any help to keep this baby going, she looks amazing! Kevin

[toyotakev]

Melinda, thanks for the info! I went to a local auto parts store to ask about the parts and they said they could not get them but had the number to a huge import salvage yard so they called them and believe it or not they said the had the regulator and motor available but that I would also have to buy the window too (probably didnt want to take it off) for $200 plus shipping! Sounds like a steal to me, just not sure if you get any kind of guarantee the motor will work but it should be guaranteed against DOA. What do you think? The only issue is it is still a 14 yr old motor but didnt you say ASC went out of business so can you even get a new motor? If not, I will have to see where the local Toyota dealer was getting it from.... If anyone else has any info about this issue I would appreciate it...