power window failure
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power window failure
My passenger window is petering out. I rolled it down, and it quit. I had trouble going up of course stopping, starting, and so on. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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From: Boston, MA
Car: 1983 Pontiac Trans Am Daytona 500
Engine: Crossfire 305ci V8
Transmission: Jasper 700R4 4 speed Automatic
Axle/Gears: 3.23 limited slip/posi
Re: power window failure
I have the same problem on the same door.
you are going to need a new power window motor. I would also suggest you get a power window regulator as well.
you are going to need a new power window motor. I would also suggest you get a power window regulator as well.
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Re: power window failure
it was my window motor failed but right after I installed the pw motor the power window regulator failed.
it is a good idea to have just in case it fails
it is a good idea to have just in case it fails
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Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
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Re: power window failure
You're going to have to replace the window motor. If you are going to use the bolts supplied (and not new rivets), it makes it easier if you use a dab of JB Weld to hold the nuts on the back of the motor housing. Thread the bolts by hand to get them started then put the wrench on them.
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Re: power window failure
You're going to have to replace the window motor. If you are going to use the bolts supplied (and not new rivets), it makes it easier if you use a dab of JB Weld to hold the nuts on the back of the motor housing. Thread the bolts by hand to get them started then put the wrench on them.
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From: Cary, North Carolina
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
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Re: power window failure
Do a search for the word "bogus" and you'll find the motor replacement thread that makes life super easy.
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Re: power window failure
moitors fatique due to worn regulators,check your prices first,found i couuld get a motor and regulator seperately cheaper than buying reulator w/motor'the motors are just windings,and easily fixed
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Re: power window failure
I wasn't clear. Use the JB Weld to hold the nuts to the back of the motor until you position it and thread the bolts. Otherwise it's near impossible to finagle the nuts onto the bolts inside the door with the motor in position.
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Re: power window failure
I see. I thought you were using JB to keep the nuts from loosening.
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Re: power window failure
Hot Glue works also for holding the nuts in place until you get the screw through it - just need to hold those little suckers on there until you get the screw started into it - like gluing the lug nuts on a race car wheel.
I also just ordered 2 window motors from 1A Auto - $59.90 with free shipping. (1A Dan is a member here).
I also just ordered 2 window motors from 1A Auto - $59.90 with free shipping. (1A Dan is a member here).
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