replace window motor?
chopstick1981
08-30-2006, 02:28 AM
I've got a drivers side window that is totally dead. Before i rip the door panel off do you guys have any advice for me?
Linebckr49
08-30-2006, 01:35 PM
check the fuses, just to make sure you didn't blow one.
otherwise, broken window regulators are common problems on cars that are 10+ years old. i've had to replace both of mine since i got my car 4 years ago.
our window regulators contain some plastic peices which are prone to breaking. this is the weak point. here http://www.clan-davidson.com/jd/vr4/garage/windowreg/ a site where some guy has provided a way to beef-up the plastic parts to protect them from braking again. when replacing your regulator (if you must replace it and it's beyond repair), i suggest you do these upgrades to prevent a future incident.
good luck and welcome to AF!
otherwise, broken window regulators are common problems on cars that are 10+ years old. i've had to replace both of mine since i got my car 4 years ago.
our window regulators contain some plastic peices which are prone to breaking. this is the weak point. here http://www.clan-davidson.com/jd/vr4/garage/windowreg/ a site where some guy has provided a way to beef-up the plastic parts to protect them from braking again. when replacing your regulator (if you must replace it and it's beyond repair), i suggest you do these upgrades to prevent a future incident.
good luck and welcome to AF!
CHRIST75
08-30-2006, 03:17 PM
Yep that's very good info, Also check Stealth 316 (http://www.stealth316.com/0-frames.htm) on the garage section lots of info there.
3kvr4
08-30-2006, 05:30 PM
check the fuses, just to make sure you didn't blow one.
otherwise, broken window regulators are common problems on cars that are 10+ years old. i've had to replace both of mine since i got my car 4 years ago.
our window regulators contain some plastic peices which are prone to breaking. this is the weak point. here http://www.clan-davidson.com/jd/vr4/garage/windowreg/ a site where some guy has provided a way to beef-up the plastic parts to protect them from braking again. when replacing your regulator (if you must replace it and it's beyond repair), i suggest you do these upgrades to prevent a future incident.
good luck and welcome to AF!
The ones under the steering wheel?
otherwise, broken window regulators are common problems on cars that are 10+ years old. i've had to replace both of mine since i got my car 4 years ago.
our window regulators contain some plastic peices which are prone to breaking. this is the weak point. here http://www.clan-davidson.com/jd/vr4/garage/windowreg/ a site where some guy has provided a way to beef-up the plastic parts to protect them from braking again. when replacing your regulator (if you must replace it and it's beyond repair), i suggest you do these upgrades to prevent a future incident.
good luck and welcome to AF!
The ones under the steering wheel?
Linebckr49
08-30-2006, 06:23 PM
The ones under the steering wheel?
umm...ya. there are only 2 groups of fuses. under the steering wheel, and under the hood next to the passenger headlight. so i would suggest check both groups.
umm...ya. there are only 2 groups of fuses. under the steering wheel, and under the hood next to the passenger headlight. so i would suggest check both groups.
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