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

[njccmd2002]

ok so who is still having problems?

[CAGirl]

ok so who is still having problems?

I'm still having problems and I don't do my own work. I live in Los Angeles/LAX area and the mechanic I used to use has his own shop, but was previously a Master Certified Mechanic for Toyota. He spent a lot of time trying to fix it (said there wasn't a lot of info he could find either online or through his contacts about it). He got the window in place, but not aligned properly so warned me against using the window (and consequently, the top) and said he's "done with it". At least it's keeping the rain out, but not a great seal. I don't know who here locally who knows how to fix this. Local Toyota didn't have the story (had to research online & verify with Toyota Corporate) that I outlined above about ASC going out of business/lack of customized parts, etc. so I'm not that sure I want to pay $$ for a loaner car while they try to figure it out. Do you think if I printed out your excellent demo and give it to them, they'd be successful (not an explicit endorsement, just opinion)? Would love to get my convertible back up and fully operational soon, even if it is winter.