power windows on a 96 grand am gt

[homer9901]

i am haveing problems with the power windows. i don't know if it is the motor or the switch. what is hapening is when i put the drivers window up or down it goes about half way and stops then i have to wait a few minutes and it will move a bit more. i have to keep doing this untill it is all the way up or down. any sugestions as to the problem and what the fix would be besides the obveous.

[kevin_W]

Hi ...
Had the same problem and had to change the motor. Not a fun job but has worked great since.
Good luck

[rpnp]

hi

for me it was the switch.....

[counts79]

i had the same problem with my driver's side and passengers side windows. My problem was the motor. Now i am actually having the same problem with my back windows. and again it is the motor

[shaner]

Both of my motors drivers and pass went out in my 97
Change them out and everything will be alright

[tmwr2006]

When you replaces the front motor, tape up the window and drill out the motor rivits. The next step is to Undo the 2 bolts that connect the window to the regulator. Then pull the WHOLE assebly out of the big opening the the metal door panel. SOOO MUCH EASIER THAT WAY!

[tomgarz]

I have the same problem on my 96 4dr.
-tape your windows in place
-to remove the door panel there are a couple of screws to take out, one was behind a reflector. You then basicly have to find the plastic snaps( I had 5) and force them off. They will have to be replaced to put the door back on but there cheap. Then remove the bracket behind the panel and the plastic thats covers the entire door.
-in my case I had 5 rivets that holds the motor and bracket to the door panel. Loosen the 2 nuts that hold the window and the rail will drop off the window. Drill the rivets out and remove the entire assy.
-Here I had to remove 4 more rivets that hold the motor to the bracket, remove them.
- the motor I bought came with screws to mount the motor back to the bracket, but you'll need (5) 1/4 x 1/2 or 5/8 lg. hex mach screws w/lock washers and nuts to mount the bracket to the door panel.
-put it back together and your done
Bit of a p.i.a. but not to bad took me about 3hrs.
good luck