How-To Repair Stuck / Broken Window Motor ... - Page 12

freefallin · 06-27-2009, 08:45 AM

Vo - Thanks a ton for posting this. Saved me 400 bucks that the dealer quoted for a new window motor!

AcidJake75 · 06-28-2009, 03:23 PM

Just did mine and it works like a champ now. i hope it lasts longer than 2-3 months which is what is usually lasts.. It was easy too.. screw stealership prices..

StreetOC192 · 07-01-2009, 08:32 AM

VO, thanks a ton man!!!!! Just did mine as well.

My window was down last night when the skies opened up and I couldn't roll the passenger side window up. The inside of my car is soaked.

I followed your instructions here, except obviously my window was in the down position. It was easy getting it apart, but I had to roll the window up a little bit in order to lift up on it to get the track to line up with the panel when reassembling.

Nismokingz33 · 07-03-2009, 03:38 PM

So I did this to my window motor and one of the brushes is not making contact with the internal spinning part. So I put it all together and it dosnt work at all now I tried punching the door pannel but I got nothing could the brush be the reAson why?

kof0127 · 07-11-2009, 03:43 PM

Great job, vo7848. this DIY save many Z members so much money, I am one of them, just did that today. $200 for part, and 1 to 2 hours worth of labor, freak that, by following this DIY and clear the dirt off the motor, then save me around $300, this is the $#!+.

Zquicksilver · 07-24-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vo7848

Yup, I was pretty disgusted at how gunked up it was also...

SB! i'm back and using this DIY tutorial... drivers side finally quite on me.

not bad... 104k on the OD

Zquicksilver

stereoneeds · 07-26-2009, 06:45 PM

im one of the few whose problem wasn't fixed by doing this. when i push up or down on the window button, nothing happens, and when i let go i hear a "click" coming from the passenger's side window control in the armrest. has anyone else had this problem? is my motor shot?

LVZ053 · 07-26-2009, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stereoneeds

im one of the few whose problem wasn't fixed by doing this. when i push up or down on the window button, nothing happens, and when i let go i hear a "click" coming from the passenger's side window control in the armrest. has anyone else had this problem? is my motor shot?

I had the same clicking sound and the DIY fixed it

ajw101 · 07-27-2009, 06:27 AM

Will brake cleaner work instead of that electronics cleaner? I'm thinking it will, and that will save me a trip to the store... Anyone experienced with this?

stereoneeds · 07-27-2009, 12:23 PM

after having this not work i thought it might have been due to the fact that i did not clean the part thorough enough. so today i sanded it and cleaned it with a needle. it looked much different than the first time i cleaned it. but i ended up with the same results. so its time to get a new one i guess. is autozone the best place to pick one up, or does anyone have anywhere better?

Zquicksilver · 07-27-2009, 04:07 PM

^ advance auto cost $10 less and in my area they could get them in 3-days.

THANKS OP, this "fix" worked out great!!

And to Izzeing... Your suggestion were spot on, except for the jewelers screw driver on the back of the carbon contact. I popped one of the contacts out and it was insane trying to put it back in... those contacts will crumble under any type of pressure, just a warning to others. I suggest the steps you mentioned, but pushing on the back of the actual spring is better. It will also prevent you from pushing the contact out of the motor casing.

I'll post pics soon... I just set the inner metal panel on my rocker and against my seat while I worked on things. I also removed the motor completly from the door, its easy to do.

Zquicksilver

tnk210 · 07-31-2009, 08:15 PM

My passenger motor went out again. I ordered a refurbished one from Autozone and got cracking on it today. Installed everything and went for the test. The window rolled down then died. It sounded like crap. I banged it a few times and it unrelentesly moved a few inches before totally stopping. Dammit.

I opened up the refurb motor and one of the brushes is completely stuck inside. While I was at it I went ahead and opened up my old motor again. Have it some more cleaning and then attached it to the power. Viola. The old one sounded new again. I didn't install it back yet as I want to see if I can get a new one from Autozone for my troubles.

vo7848 · 08-04-2009, 02:07 PM

Wow, haven't check this thread in a couple months. Glad I could help all you guys out!

350z-bra · 08-06-2009, 03:46 PM

thank you soooo much for writing this thread up.. the pics helped a bunch, my motor had been crapping out on me on and off for about 2 months, and it finally got stuck DOWN so i went ahead and cleaned the motor.. now it works great!! thanks you saved me like 300 bucks!! since it was stuck down, i couldnt use duct tape, but some how everything worked out

DFW 350G · 08-07-2009, 07:21 AM

It sounds like no matter what, this is only a temporary fix. Replace OR clean.....its gonna fail again

. Does anyone know if a window motor from another Nissan product would work (and not just for a short time) ???

vo7848 · 08-11-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DFW 350G

It sounds like no matter what, this is only a temporary fix. Replace OR clean.....its gonna fail again

. Does anyone know if a window motor from another Nissan product would work (and not just for a short time) ???

Yes, the cleaning was a temp fix. I ended up replacing it with a refurbished one from Advanced Auto Parts. It's been awhile now. It still works great...

GT-Z · 08-12-2009, 07:58 AM

Just did mine. works great now thanks!!!!!!

35oZephyR · 08-13-2009, 12:01 PM

*sigh*
After cleaning it once, the window worked for awhile until it completely crapped out on me. Must be something with the brushes.

SILKZ03 · 08-22-2009, 12:09 PM

Wow...guess I better get started. Tired of banging on the Door...people see ya...kinda embarassing.

350z-bra · 08-23-2009, 12:32 AM

yea my window is starting to sh*t out on me again, so i guess ill just have to swap out the motor..

it was a good temp. fix though..

06-28-2009, 03:23 PM	#222
AcidJake75 Moderator Tech, OT, & Market Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,479 iTrader: (24)	Just did mine and it works like a champ now. i hope it lasts longer than 2-3 months which is what is usually lasts.. It was easy too.. screw stealership prices.. __________________ 05 D-Blue: JWT Clutch/Fly, Quaife LSD, JIC, H&R, Nismo, RS*R, WORK, MD 5/16, Stillen, SPL Fronts..

07-01-2009, 08:32 AM	#223
StreetOC192 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 2,087 iTrader: (7)	VO, thanks a ton man!!!!! Just did mine as well. My window was down last night when the skies opened up and I couldn't roll the passenger side window up. The inside of my car is soaked. I followed your instructions here, except obviously my window was in the down position. It was easy getting it apart, but I had to roll the window up a little bit in order to lift up on it to get the track to line up with the panel when reassembling. __________________ It's good to be back

07-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#227
stereoneeds Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 939 iTrader: (2)	im one of the few whose problem wasn't fixed by doing this. when i push up or down on the window button, nothing happens, and when i let go i hear a "click" coming from the passenger's side window control in the armrest. has anyone else had this problem? is my motor shot? __________________ JWT Pop-charger, 5/16" MD Spacer, DC SS Headers, Kinetix High-Flow Cats, Borla TD, 3.5 Rear End

07-27-2009, 12:23 PM	#230
stereoneeds Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 939 iTrader: (2)	after having this not work i thought it might have been due to the fact that i did not clean the part thorough enough. so today i sanded it and cleaned it with a needle. it looked much different than the first time i cleaned it. but i ended up with the same results. so its time to get a new one i guess. is autozone the best place to pick one up, or does anyone have anywhere better? __________________ JWT Pop-charger, 5/16" MD Spacer, DC SS Headers, Kinetix High-Flow Cats, Borla TD, 3.5 Rear End

07-27-2009, 04:07 PM	#231
Zquicksilver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,067 iTrader: (5)	^ advance auto cost $10 less and in my area they could get them in 3-days. THANKS OP, this "fix" worked out great!! And to Izzeing... Your suggestion were spot on, except for the jewelers screw driver on the back of the carbon contact. I popped one of the contacts out and it was insane trying to put it back in... those contacts will crumble under any type of pressure, just a warning to others. I suggest the steps you mentioned, but pushing on the back of the actual spring is better. It will also prevent you from pushing the contact out of the motor casing. I'll post pics soon... I just set the inner metal panel on my rocker and against my seat while I worked on things. I also removed the motor completly from the door, its easy to do. Zquicksilver __________________ 04-350Z-base-6MT :: MODS :: Fujita-CAI :: AAM spacer :: Koyo 53m radi :: Nismo thrmstat :: TopSpeed hdrs+Jethot :: Helix HFCs+Jethot :: Nismo catbk :: ACT-clutch/fly :: 3.9_VLSD :: RSR dwn.springs :: Hotchkis Sways :: SPC-cmbrKit :: Volks-SF-Winning 19x8.5/10.5 :: BBK-Rotora-14"-6/4 pot Last edited by Zquicksilver; 07-27-2009 at 04:10 PM.*

06-27-2009, 08:45 AM	#221
freefallin Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 276 iTrader: (0)	Vo - Thanks a ton for posting this. Saved me 400 bucks that the dealer quoted for a new window motor!

07-03-2009, 03:38 PM	#224
Nismokingz33 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California Posts: 45 iTrader: (1)	So I did this to my window motor and one of the brushes is not making contact with the internal spinning part. So I put it all together and it dosnt work at all now I tried punching the door pannel but I got nothing could the brush be the reAson why?

07-11-2009, 03:43 PM	#225
kof0127 Registered User 2005 Nissan 350Z Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	Great job, vo7848. this DIY save many Z members so much money, I am one of them, just did that today. $200 for part, and 1 to 2 hours worth of labor, freak that, by following this DIY and clear the dirt off the motor, then save me around $300, this is the $#!+.

07-27-2009, 06:27 AM	#229
ajw101 Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Will brake cleaner work instead of that electronics cleaner? I'm thinking it will, and that will save me a trip to the store... Anyone experienced with this?

07-31-2009, 08:15 PM	#232
tnk210 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 455 iTrader: (21)	My passenger motor went out again. I ordered a refurbished one from Autozone and got cracking on it today. Installed everything and went for the test. The window rolled down then died. It sounded like crap. I banged it a few times and it unrelentesly moved a few inches before totally stopping. Dammit. I opened up the refurb motor and one of the brushes is completely stuck inside. While I was at it I went ahead and opened up my old motor again. Have it some more cleaning and then attached it to the power. Viola. The old one sounded new again. I didn't install it back yet as I want to see if I can get a new one from Autozone for my troubles.

08-04-2009, 02:07 PM	#233
vo7848 Moderator 350Z, OT, Eng, & TX Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down Under & Dirty Posts: 29,924 iTrader: (24)	Wow, haven't check this thread in a couple months. Glad I could help all you guys out! __________________ Team Nextstage Sponsored by Meguiar's, Imported Performance www.teamnextstage.com Team DNF n00bslayer & eater of children............................................................ ...............

08-06-2009, 03:46 PM	#234
350z-bra Registered User 2003 Nissan 350Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: charlseton, SC Posts: 95 iTrader: (2)	thank you soooo much for writing this thread up.. the pics helped a bunch, my motor had been crapping out on me on and off for about 2 months, and it finally got stuck DOWN so i went ahead and cleaned the motor.. now it works great!! thanks you saved me like 300 bucks!! since it was stuck down, i couldnt use duct tape, but some how everything worked out

08-07-2009, 07:21 AM	#235
DFW 350G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: DallaZ Posts: 336 iTrader: (0)	It sounds like no matter what, this is only a temporary fix. Replace OR clean.....its gonna fail again . Does anyone know if a window motor from another Nissan product would work (and not just for a short time) ??? __________________ \| Custom Titanium Dual Exhaust \| TWM Weighted Shift Knob \| JDM Front Lip \| JWT Pop Charger \| 07 Hood Coming Soon \|

08-12-2009, 07:58 AM	#237
GT-Z Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MEMPHIS Posts: 282 iTrader: (0)	Just did mine. works great now thanks!!!!!! __________________ 2004 VQ35DE

08-13-2009, 12:01 PM	#238
35oZephyR Oldschool Z33 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: san diego Posts: 7,060 iTrader: (3)	sigh After cleaning it once, the window worked for awhile until it completely crapped out on me. Must be something with the brushes. __________________ -WORK--TOYO--VEILSIDE--TEIN--SPC--JWT- -Pioneer Premiere--Alpine--Image Dynamics--Forged Performance--Nismo- -And a whole lot of Meguiar's and Mobil 1-

08-22-2009, 12:09 PM	#239
SILKZ03 LongNoZ Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 1,109 iTrader: (8)	Wow...guess I better get started. Tired of banging on the Door...people see ya...kinda embarassing. __________________ VOLTEX by Tech One\| ATI Procharger 12psi \| Tuned by: Sonic Motorsports \| *BOOST*is crack!

08-23-2009, 12:32 AM	#240
350z-bra Registered User 2003 Nissan 350Z Join Date: May 2009 Location: charlseton, SC Posts: 95 iTrader: (2)	yea my window is starting to sht out on me again, so i guess ill just have to swap out the motor.. it was a good temp. fix though.. __________________ BRICKYARD//VOLK//TEIN//HKS*

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