How-To Repair Stuck / Broken Window Motor ...
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Originally Posted by Brrcats
damn. how much was a new motor at autozone, like a little over $100 right?
I mean if its like this
I'll be laughing all the way to autozone.
I mean if its like this
I'll be laughing all the way to autozone.
Last night I finished up the job by tapping 4 new holes and replacing the 4 OEM stripped bolts. Another botched up job the Nissan techs did to my car awhile back. Sorry ba$tids.
Don't rag on meh Keystone Light either...
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^^word, the store you posted has them for cheap, but I've never heard of that store. Autozone has them for like 170 + 40 buck core charge, so thats almost as high as what nissan wants.
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I bought a driver's side motor for my G35 coupe at Autozone. It was $133.99 + 40.00 core charge + sales tax..
Also, I was able to correct my screwup I posted about earlier by resetting the window motor..
Also, I was able to correct my screwup I posted about earlier by resetting the window motor..
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I got my new replacement motor from autozone. I opened up the motor and it already needs cleaning. What do they actually rebuild on these things? It alreay looks bad. The last autozone replacement did not last too long maybe its better to buy a new one from Nissan?
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Originally Posted by StrauZZ
I got my new replacement motor from autozone. I opened up the motor and it already needs cleaning. What do they actually rebuild on these things? It alreay looks bad. The last autozone replacement did not last too long maybe its better to buy a new one from Nissan?
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great write-up!!!
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My drivers side window will not roll back all the way up when completely down. After a while it manages to get back up and if you press it once to go up it reaches the top then shoots back down halfway. Are these similar problems you encountered?
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Originally Posted by 350ztampa2003
My drivers side window will not roll back all the way up when completely down. After a while it manages to get back up and if you press it once to go up it reaches the top then shoots back down halfway. Are these similar problems you encountered?
This happened to me last night after the install of my new motor
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So last night I installed the new motor and it worked beautifully, however I didnt use the tape to hold the window up since last time I did that it left one hell of a adhesive residue on the glass that was a pain to get off.
This time I had a friend hold the window while I unscrewed the three bolts that held the window to the window track. It was very easy, took maybe two minutes to undo the bolts and remove the window. Plus theres enough space that you really dont have to worry too much about scratching your tint if you have it (I do).
Using this method I didnt have to remove the window track from the metal panel at all and removed the whole mechanism as one. I prefer this method since when I did VO's method for the cleaning, it was a little difficult to get the bottom window track bolts back into the holes on the metal panel.
So take it for what you will. just an alternative method.
This time I had a friend hold the window while I unscrewed the three bolts that held the window to the window track. It was very easy, took maybe two minutes to undo the bolts and remove the window. Plus theres enough space that you really dont have to worry too much about scratching your tint if you have it (I do).
Using this method I didnt have to remove the window track from the metal panel at all and removed the whole mechanism as one. I prefer this method since when I did VO's method for the cleaning, it was a little difficult to get the bottom window track bolts back into the holes on the metal panel.
So take it for what you will. just an alternative method.
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question...closer...
great write up...
I tried this but still nothing happened.
There were 2 things I saw that I had questions on.
1st....it says don't wind or be careful how you put the windings back in the motor. If I put it back wrong will that cause it not to work? Does it have to be in the exact position (not rotated 1 degree) to continue to work?
2nd. on the 2 brushes that have springs on them. on mine, only one of them was springing...the other one was stuck in. Is that a sign the motor is just shot?
I did order a new motor so I am waiting for that to come in. Hopefully that is it. great diy though, at least now I am an expert on taking the door panel off.
I tried this but still nothing happened.
There were 2 things I saw that I had questions on.
1st....it says don't wind or be careful how you put the windings back in the motor. If I put it back wrong will that cause it not to work? Does it have to be in the exact position (not rotated 1 degree) to continue to work?
2nd. on the 2 brushes that have springs on them. on mine, only one of them was springing...the other one was stuck in. Is that a sign the motor is just shot?
I did order a new motor so I am waiting for that to come in. Hopefully that is it. great diy though, at least now I am an expert on taking the door panel off.
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Originally Posted by shanson
great write up...
Originally Posted by shanson
1st....it says don't wind or be careful how you put the windings back in the motor. If I put it back wrong will that cause it not to work? Does it have to be in the exact position (not rotated 1 degree) to continue to work?
Originally Posted by shanson
2nd. on the 2 brushes that have springs on them. on mine, only one of them was springing...the other one was stuck in. Is that a sign the motor is just shot?
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Originally Posted by ReV74
Vo Very Good DIY
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I would like to say THANK YOU to VO for this great write up !!!
I have followed each step you showed, my man !
But my window still does not work, I think it's busted !!! I remember when putting the cap back to cover the spinning part, the magnetic seemed to stuck together, but I ignored it...lol...would that be a problem?
So I guess I have to order a new one then.
Some how after things put back together. Now I keep hearing some rattle from the door. Have not re-opened it back but can anyone guess what that is?
I have followed each step you showed, my man !
But my window still does not work, I think it's busted !!! I remember when putting the cap back to cover the spinning part, the magnetic seemed to stuck together, but I ignored it...lol...would that be a problem?
So I guess I have to order a new one then.
Some how after things put back together. Now I keep hearing some rattle from the door. Have not re-opened it back but can anyone guess what that is?
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I don't want to take all the time to clean mine then have it break again so I'd rather get a new one but if the ones from AutoZone are only going to last a yr or so then whats the point? Is there anywhere to get one that won't break?? TIA
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Thanks for the compliment guy.
As far as the magnetic cover goes. It does get attracted to the motor's inner spinning piece, but will not pull it out if the spinning part is seated properly. Futhermore, the magnetic cover will not mate properly if the spinning pieces is not not seated correctly.
As far as the rattling noise you're hearing, I can't say that I know what the problem is.
A new motor should solve your problems. I'm starting to see that this is the best method to take now...
As far as the magnetic cover goes. It does get attracted to the motor's inner spinning piece, but will not pull it out if the spinning part is seated properly. Futhermore, the magnetic cover will not mate properly if the spinning pieces is not not seated correctly.
As far as the rattling noise you're hearing, I can't say that I know what the problem is.
A new motor should solve your problems. I'm starting to see that this is the best method to take now...
Originally Posted by ZKansasZ
I would like to say THANK YOU to VO for this great write up !!!
I have followed each step you showed, my man !
But my window still does not work, I think it's busted !!! I remember when putting the cap back to cover the spinning part, the magnetic seemed to stuck together, but I ignored it...lol...would that be a problem?
So I guess I have to order a new one then.
Some how after things put back together. Now I keep hearing some rattle from the door. Have not re-opened it back but can anyone guess what that is?
I have followed each step you showed, my man !
But my window still does not work, I think it's busted !!! I remember when putting the cap back to cover the spinning part, the magnetic seemed to stuck together, but I ignored it...lol...would that be a problem?
So I guess I have to order a new one then.
Some how after things put back together. Now I keep hearing some rattle from the door. Have not re-opened it back but can anyone guess what that is?