I doubt that what the dealer is saying is true... if they aren't charging you more than maybe $50 and they will warrant that the issue is fixed after they "reprogram" the window, it may be worth a shot. The first thing I would try is taking the door panel off and pressing the reset button on the window motor, if that doesn't fix it... the motor likely needs replacing.

 

im so glad i found this thread, my pass window doesnt roll back up once i open the door. and it slips down when i hit the door, eventually i can get it to go back up tho. and the drivers side doesnt move at all (was instructed by previous owner that its messed up too so im afraid to touch it)

but just a heads up everybody i used a the coupon code ES123 ($30 off $100+) at advance auto and got the pass motor shipped to me for 139 (including tax and $25 core)

 

I tried this and wasnt too hard. The hardest part was takin off the screws i stripped cuz those ****ers are on there so tight

 

ok.. can someone help me?

-I bought my Z about a year ago used and the motor started to crap out on me so i cleaned it out using the info from this thread.. but then it died again. So i replaced it, and a month or so later that motor died! SO i got another motor.. and i thought everything was great since it held up for about 6 months and now it is messing up!!!! the bang on the door while holding the window down trick doesnt even work now, i have to slam the door at the same time im pressing the switch for the window to go down.
....this CANT be normal for motors to keep dieing like this?!?! can any one help me??

 

Sorry to say, but you are SOL I am on my 3rd motor(even did the clean method a few times). I just put a new motor in last week(free w/ lifetime warranty) took about 2.5hrs to do both sides(could be faster, but I like to have a few cold ones)

 

https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...-be-fixed.html

that thread shows that the motor's BRUSHES wear out. Cleaning the brushes is only a temporary fix, eventually they will wear out to where they will no longer touch the magnet. I found new brushes for both my window motors for $10.00 a pair at a hobby shop, you might be able to find them cheaper.

It took me about 3hrs to repair each motor, and cost me $41.87 for equipment and supplies. If you have the time, its really not that difficult.

 

i mean i guess it could be the brushes.. but within a year im on my 3rd driver side motor.. and when ever i roll down my windows i always roll down both. The passanger side has never crapped out on me yet.

..So i am tryin to figure out what causes my driver-side motors seem to die so fast? maybe i over tighten the bolts holding the window tracks, so the motor has to do extra work to move them? idk..

 

my regulator where the window motor goes in and rolls it up and down got stripped and wouldnt let me roll it up. i know how to take the motor out but the other internal motor is connected to the cables and the gear in it is stripped out does any one know how to fix this or what it is called?

 

Tip:
Try closing your door, not slamming it, and holding the button UP at the same time. It's a little temporary trick to get your stuck window up for the time being.

 

I just ordered a window motor from Autozone.

I want to do this myself and avoid spending $300 on an install...but I've never done any car or electrical work in the past. I still fresh to the car scene.

In total I'm spending about $440...F*** that window motor.

 

how do you adjust the four sided bolt on the back of the motor to get it lined up to the female side of the internals? I tried turning it and it didnt work. My motor wont bolt in without adjusting it.

 

jkc350z that 'bolt' is part of the motor that turns. dont force it! just plug the window controls back in and keep lightly pushing down the button til it lines up. dont push the button too much and engage the auto function, it wont stop turning haha

 

Did it myself, don't waste $ having someone install it, it's easy.

 

see i knew you could fix it yourself

 

i think there is a easier way to work on the motor
here is the way i doo it
after the door panel is removed i remove the three bolts(10mm) circled in black in the pic that hold the window to the regulator.
after i pull the window out i remove the bolts(9 or10 bolts 10mm) that hold the metal panel with the motor and regulator on it, and have the whole thing outside of the car
this way you don't have the motor and the regulator just hanging in there
if you have any questions PM me or just post here i don't mind taking my door apart to take some pics

Alex

 

The replacement's at Autozone and Advanced Auto are ok to use? I we don't need to order from Nissan?

I did the cleaning 2 years ago and it's happening again, so I'm just going to buy a new motor.

 

You could try cleaning them with some type of degreaser.



Sweet!

The ones from Autozone/Advanced work just fine. Mine is still alive and kicking...

 

Thanks, I think I was confusing buying rotors from Advanced Auto. I've heard they're not good quality and stick with OEM.

I'll pick up a new motor today.

 

VO: Awesome write up! I haven't been here for a long time but now my 03 Brickyard motor is dead. Include me in the group of door panel beaters when the window won't go back up.

The dealer wants $108 for the hour of "diagnosis" (I already removed the panels and all they had to do was look at the motor, hit the button and see that it is dead) which I had already done.

Then they want $316.00 for the motor (they said it'll take over a week since it has to come from Japan)

Then they want nearly $300.00 labor to install the new motor.

I am going to buy mine from Auto Zone and follow your DIY.

One question. Is there anything you can do for/to that greased up brush that causes the now infamous grease streak on our windows? I know there is a TSB from Nissan that came out in April 03 but the dealer wants to charge me for that too.

Again, THANKS for the GREAT write up!

The Doc.

 

I just replaced both of mine and both of mine streak. I gave up on the clearning the brushes and just wipe my windows down after I have used them. At least I can open the damn windows now.