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Old 12-06-2004, 01:17 PM
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passanger power window problem

Heres my dilema,my passanger power window in my 82 firebird goes down a quarter of the way and then makes weird grinding noise as i hold the switch down but the window just stays a quarter of the way down.
When i push the switch to raise the window it goes up but makes that same noise once it reaches the top.Do you think something is stuck or does that noise mean the motor is not functioning anymore?Thank you for your time,Rich.
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Old 12-06-2004, 01:47 PM
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Your correct sir it could be window motor but from what im reading it sounds like the window regulator. Its noth that the regulator is broken its just that its not matching up with the motor causing the griding sound as the regulator tryed to get its teeth in the motor. If you have time take off door panel and inspect operation. If the noise comes from your motor or the motor is damaged you can get a new replacement real cheap off ebay!
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Old 12-06-2004, 02:56 PM
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Im going to start troubleshooting the window regulator and if thats the situation can the window regulator be fixed or do I need to get a new one.(or a good used one at pic a part)Thank you for your input.
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Re: passanger power window problem

The regulator is a strong sterdy piece of medal shaped like a scythe. That should be fine i think your motor just finally gave way and the teething just dosent match up, the best way is to pop the panel off and see whats going on underneath it all
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Old 12-06-2004, 10:11 PM
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Is there a way to roll the window down manually? If I have to take out the regulator the window motor has to come out also?cuz if i have to get all crazy like that i might as well get both of them new so i dont have to f#%@ with them later.
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Old 12-07-2004, 01:47 AM
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Re: passanger power window problem

arent electric windows fun?
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Old 12-07-2004, 07:26 AM
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not really
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Old 12-07-2004, 07:27 AM
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only when they work
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Re: passanger power window problem

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Is there a way to roll the window down manually? If I have to take out the regulator the window motor has to come out also?cuz if i have to get all crazy like that i might as well get both of them new so i dont have to f#%@ with them later.

Theres no way to rolling it down manually, what I did is propped up a bunch of small pieces of wood on both sides to hold the window up while i worked on my motor thats the best solution. to get your motor out of ur 82 you might have to drill the rivets out like I did and replace them with nuts and bolts.
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Old 12-07-2004, 02:51 PM
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thanks everyone for your advice.What I am going to do now is look for a new motor and regulator and then going and busting my knuckles on that damn door.
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When you buy the window motor, make sure you get the bolt kit for it. The window is riveted unless someone already did the bolt kit. Good luck...I hate doing window motors.
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Re: passanger power window problem

so do i,but its better than under dash problems
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Old 12-07-2004, 09:54 PM
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does anybody make high performance window motors that go up and down all quick and sick?
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Old 12-07-2004, 10:08 PM
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Re: passanger power window problem

they make some that are remote control i think
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thats even better.
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