'98 Sonata Power Windows
03-20-2006, 10:32 PM
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'98 Sonata Power Windows
I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
to work properly?
Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
Lee
ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
to work properly?
Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
Lee
03-21-2006, 03:42 AM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
would u mind telling me the url for that company?
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
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>I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
> ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
> query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
> would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
>
> Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
> things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lee
>
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1142911946.187866.112790@e56g2000cwe.googlegr oups.com...
>I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
> ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
> query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
> would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
>
> Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
> things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lee
>
03-21-2006, 03:42 AM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
would u mind telling me the url for that company?
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1142911946.187866.112790@e56g2000cwe.googlegr oups.com...
>I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
> ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
> query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
> would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
>
> Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
> things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lee
>
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1142911946.187866.112790@e56g2000cwe.googlegr oups.com...
>I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
> ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
> query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
> would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
>
> Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
> things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lee
>
03-21-2006, 03:42 AM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
would u mind telling me the url for that company?
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1142911946.187866.112790@e56g2000cwe.googlegr oups.com...
>I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
> ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
> query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
> would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
>
> Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
> things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lee
>
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1142911946.187866.112790@e56g2000cwe.googlegr oups.com...
>I posted the topic "Sonata Power Window Lift???" a little over a year
> ago; the responses were, for the most part, unrelated to the original
> query. Now, we have a related, but somewhat different problem, and we
> would be most appreciative of any advice you all can provide.
>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
>
> Has anyone else run into a problem like this? Any suggestions on
> things to look at or consider would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lee
>
03-21-2006, 07:53 AM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
The first thing I would look at - soley based on what you write, is water
damage. Water and electrical things do not go well together. Take your
voltmeter and get inside the door. Look for voltage at the switches, at the
motor when you hit the switch, etc. You could well have a bad motor or even
corroded connectors inside the door.
Just out of curiosity - why 5 regulators? That's too much experience.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
Grab that voltmeter. Especially with electrical parts - always check before
buying.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
03-21-2006, 07:53 AM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
The first thing I would look at - soley based on what you write, is water
damage. Water and electrical things do not go well together. Take your
voltmeter and get inside the door. Look for voltage at the switches, at the
motor when you hit the switch, etc. You could well have a bad motor or even
corroded connectors inside the door.
Just out of curiosity - why 5 regulators? That's too much experience.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
Grab that voltmeter. Especially with electrical parts - always check before
buying.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
03-21-2006, 07:53 AM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> We obtained a window regulator for our 98 Sonata through a Korean
> company that sells new parts on eBay (they were very helpful and
> cooperative) at a much better price than we could get locally (either
> new or used). After installing the new regulator in the driver's door,
> the window did not operate (this is the 5th one of these that I've
> installed, so I know the problem was not with my installation
> technique). The window had been fixed in a slightly down position for
> several months while we shopped for a cheaper regulator, etc. and we
> assumed water leakage from rain (yes, it does rain here in PHX once in
> awhile, even though we just broke a record for days without), coming in
> the window and leaking into the switch in the door panel.
The first thing I would look at - soley based on what you write, is water
damage. Water and electrical things do not go well together. Take your
voltmeter and get inside the door. Look for voltage at the switches, at the
motor when you hit the switch, etc. You could well have a bad motor or even
corroded connectors inside the door.
Just out of curiosity - why 5 regulators? That's too much experience.
>
> We bought another switch panel from a salvage yard that was from a
> Sonata with about 40K miles on it and they said it worked fine (it
> looks like new), installed it and the window still does not operate...
> All the other functions of the switch panel work fine, so we are
> wondering, is there something we are overlooking in getting this window
> to work properly?
Grab that voltmeter. Especially with electrical parts - always check before
buying.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
03-22-2006, 09:26 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
helpful.
FourGreen Auto Parts
Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
Home : www.FourGreen.com
eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
Lee
Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
helpful.
FourGreen Auto Parts
Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
Home : www.FourGreen.com
eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
Lee
03-22-2006, 09:26 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
helpful.
FourGreen Auto Parts
Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
Home : www.FourGreen.com
eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
Lee
Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
helpful.
FourGreen Auto Parts
Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
Home : www.FourGreen.com
eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
Lee
03-22-2006, 09:26 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
helpful.
FourGreen Auto Parts
Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
Home : www.FourGreen.com
eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
Lee
Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
helpful.
FourGreen Auto Parts
Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
Home : www.FourGreen.com
eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
Lee
03-22-2006, 09:33 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Mike,
Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. I'll work with the voltmeter
this weekend to see what I can find.
As for replacing the regulator 5 times, it was always a case of the
cable overwrapping on the grooved nylon pully. All but the first were
while our son was using the car, so it could have been from too fast
switching from down to up or something similar. My time the same thing
occurred but I was very normally lowering the window at a fast-food
drive-thru when it locked-up. In that case, the car was 4 years old
and had about 80K miles on it. It was probably about time for the
cable to frey and tangle itself as it went over the pully.
Lee
Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. I'll work with the voltmeter
this weekend to see what I can find.
As for replacing the regulator 5 times, it was always a case of the
cable overwrapping on the grooved nylon pully. All but the first were
while our son was using the car, so it could have been from too fast
switching from down to up or something similar. My time the same thing
occurred but I was very normally lowering the window at a fast-food
drive-thru when it locked-up. In that case, the car was 4 years old
and had about 80K miles on it. It was probably about time for the
cable to frey and tangle itself as it went over the pully.
Lee
03-22-2006, 09:33 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Mike,
Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. I'll work with the voltmeter
this weekend to see what I can find.
As for replacing the regulator 5 times, it was always a case of the
cable overwrapping on the grooved nylon pully. All but the first were
while our son was using the car, so it could have been from too fast
switching from down to up or something similar. My time the same thing
occurred but I was very normally lowering the window at a fast-food
drive-thru when it locked-up. In that case, the car was 4 years old
and had about 80K miles on it. It was probably about time for the
cable to frey and tangle itself as it went over the pully.
Lee
Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. I'll work with the voltmeter
this weekend to see what I can find.
As for replacing the regulator 5 times, it was always a case of the
cable overwrapping on the grooved nylon pully. All but the first were
while our son was using the car, so it could have been from too fast
switching from down to up or something similar. My time the same thing
occurred but I was very normally lowering the window at a fast-food
drive-thru when it locked-up. In that case, the car was 4 years old
and had about 80K miles on it. It was probably about time for the
cable to frey and tangle itself as it went over the pully.
Lee
03-22-2006, 09:33 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Mike,
Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. I'll work with the voltmeter
this weekend to see what I can find.
As for replacing the regulator 5 times, it was always a case of the
cable overwrapping on the grooved nylon pully. All but the first were
while our son was using the car, so it could have been from too fast
switching from down to up or something similar. My time the same thing
occurred but I was very normally lowering the window at a fast-food
drive-thru when it locked-up. In that case, the car was 4 years old
and had about 80K miles on it. It was probably about time for the
cable to frey and tangle itself as it went over the pully.
Lee
Thanks for your thoughtful suggestions. I'll work with the voltmeter
this weekend to see what I can find.
As for replacing the regulator 5 times, it was always a case of the
cable overwrapping on the grooved nylon pully. All but the first were
while our son was using the car, so it could have been from too fast
switching from down to up or something similar. My time the same thing
occurred but I was very normally lowering the window at a fast-food
drive-thru when it locked-up. In that case, the car was 4 years old
and had about 80K miles on it. It was probably about time for the
cable to frey and tangle itself as it went over the pully.
Lee
03-22-2006, 11:21 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Hey thx guy =-)
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1143080780.066430.89790@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
>
> Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
> helpful.
>
> FourGreen Auto Parts
> Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
> Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
> Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
> Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
> Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
> Home : www.FourGreen.com
> eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
>
> Lee
>
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1143080780.066430.89790@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
>
> Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
> helpful.
>
> FourGreen Auto Parts
> Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
> Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
> Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
> Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
> Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
> Home : www.FourGreen.com
> eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
>
> Lee
>
03-22-2006, 11:21 PM
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Re: '98 Sonata Power Windows
Hey thx guy =-)
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1143080780.066430.89790@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
>
> Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
> helpful.
>
> FourGreen Auto Parts
> Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
> Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
> Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
> Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
> Email to JaneKang@YaHalaUSA.com
> Home : www.FourGreen.com
> eBay shop on http://stores.ebay.com/fourgreenauto
>
> Lee
>
<leesun1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:1143080780.066430.89790@g10g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> Here's the information on Four Green Auto Parts:
>
> Jane Kang is the person I dealt with and she was very knowledgable and
> helpful.
>
> FourGreen Auto Parts
> Phone : +82 (2) 2242-2121
> Mobile : +82 (11) 9905-2120
> Internet Fax : +82 (2) 6280-4444
> Fax : +82 (2) 2215-2455
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