How-To Repair Stuck / Broken Window Motor ...
07-09-2014, 07:54 PM
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Like a Champ
I used this info to pull and clean both motors on my newly acquired Roadster. It took 45 mins each. This info helped out big time. Keep up the great work!
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07-30-2014, 08:34 AM
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My drivers window just stopped responding.
Passenger window opens with keyfob and door button as normal. The symptoms are that the window seems to be getting stuck either in the open or closed position and then the motor stops responding. Later on I was able to close the window when it randomly responded.
I am guessing this means new motor.
Passenger window opens with keyfob and door button as normal. The symptoms are that the window seems to be getting stuck either in the open or closed position and then the motor stops responding. Later on I was able to close the window when it randomly responded.
I am guessing this means new motor.
08-02-2014, 01:32 PM
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Help please! Today I replaced the passenger window motor in my 2003 Z. When I follow the reset procedure outlined in Vo7848's instructions, my window won't auto-rise and it won't rise the extra small amount once the door is shut. Auto-down works fine though. Also if I repeatedly open and shut the door it will keep lowering the small amount for opening the door, moving further down that same distance every time. How do I reset it properly? I can't understand it. 
Also Smoove if you right-click and open each picture in a new tab they show up fine. Also they work great on my phone for some reason.
Also Smoove if you right-click and open each picture in a new tab they show up fine. Also they work great on my phone for some reason.
08-04-2014, 10:36 AM
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Hey Carson,
Could you be more specific?
When you say Spindle, are you referring to the shaft of the window motor(commutator)?
Re-inserting it into the motor/brush housing can be a little bit of a pain since the spring loaded brushes will continuously push out.
You can try using some needles or paperclips to hold them back until you have the shaft inserted far enough.
Be careful during this step, try not to get grease on the brushes or commutator!
-Icer
Could you be more specific?
When you say Spindle, are you referring to the shaft of the window motor(commutator)?
Re-inserting it into the motor/brush housing can be a little bit of a pain since the spring loaded brushes will continuously push out.
You can try using some needles or paperclips to hold them back until you have the shaft inserted far enough.
Be careful during this step, try not to get grease on the brushes or commutator!
-Icer
08-09-2014, 10:11 PM
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I have done this fix twice to my drivers door 2008. Both times it lasts 3-5 months then starts to cap out again. Not sure if i want to do the whole process again or just by a rebuilt autozone motor. Aggravating!!
08-31-2014, 09:38 AM
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By the way, for those new to replacing the window motor I did build on VO7848 instructions and wrote up a mega guide. Ton's of step by step pictures. PM me and I can email the ~ 4 MB file. I'm about to do my drivers side window today and try the motor brush repair for the first time.
PS - if there is a Mod out there that knows how to take my ~ 4MB instructions and make it accessible to others PM me and I can email it. Compliments to VO7848 for starting the process!
PS - if there is a Mod out there that knows how to take my ~ 4MB instructions and make it accessible to others PM me and I can email it. Compliments to VO7848 for starting the process!
08-31-2014, 02:52 PM
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Help - motor reset procedure...
It never fails...I've replaced my passenger side motor twice with zero problems. I changed the motor and used the reset procedure both times and it worked fine. This morning, I did my drivers side window motor and everything went fine until the motor reset procedure. The window will go up and down with the switch with no issue. ie- I can adjust it to just about any position. If I close the window and release the switch the window drops 6" and sits there. If I hit the auto down, it will go to the full open position with no issue. If I hit the auto up it goes to the closed position and immediately backs off 6". It's like it thinks something is in the opening and it backs off when it feels the resistance. I've tried the reset procedure several times with no change.
It's really hard to tell if the reset switch is pushed in or not. I can't recall the other times I pushed the button but it's tough to tell if there is a button pushing in or out.
Anyone else experience this issue? Any ideas what to try to fix this? Thanks.
It's really hard to tell if the reset switch is pushed in or not. I can't recall the other times I pushed the button but it's tough to tell if there is a button pushing in or out.
Anyone else experience this issue? Any ideas what to try to fix this? Thanks.
09-16-2014, 10:28 PM
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Yup, cleaning only delays a ticking bomb
EDIT: A couple months after I cleaned the original motor, it failed again. I replaced it entirely with one of the refurbished motors listed below. It's 10-1-2009 now and it's still working like a champ. So do yourself a favor and replace it entirely. The cleaning appears to be a temp fix. 
09-17-2014, 11:21 AM
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Cleaning has always only been a temporary fix. Rebuilding your window motor is the best way. The Carbon Brushes for these motors wear down too short to make sufficient contact with the commutator, thus a seemingly dead motor.
Here's a link to the DIY rebuild video I made (again). Buying new is just a waste of cash IMO.
Here's a link to the DIY rebuild video I made (again). Buying new is just a waste of cash IMO.
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09-23-2014, 05:49 AM
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By the way, for those new to replacing the window motor I did build on VO7848 instructions and wrote up a mega guide. Ton's of step by step pictures. PM me and I can email the ~ 4 MB file. I'm about to do my drivers side window today and try the motor brush repair for the first time.
PS - if there is a Mod out there that knows how to take my ~ 4MB instructions and make it accessible to others PM me and I can email it. Compliments to VO7848 for starting the process!
PS - if there is a Mod out there that knows how to take my ~ 4MB instructions and make it accessible to others PM me and I can email it. Compliments to VO7848 for starting the process!
09-26-2014, 06:03 PM
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Thanks for the tutorial. I tried cleaning the motor but then realized one of the brush was gone...not sure if it was stuck what. At the end i decided to get an used motor at a local parting out place.
It works now but its very loud when moving the window up and down compared to the driver side. I guess its a motor...not sure. It doesnt "grind" or feel sluggish when moving the window up and down, just loud.
From now on i'm just locking my passenger window up forever heh. Fall and Winter is coming and no need for both windows to come down.
yay finally know how to remove Z door panels
It works now but its very loud when moving the window up and down compared to the driver side. I guess its a motor...not sure. It doesnt "grind" or feel sluggish when moving the window up and down, just loud.
From now on i'm just locking my passenger window up forever heh. Fall and Winter is coming and no need for both windows to come down.
yay finally know how to remove Z door panels
10-01-2014, 04:33 PM
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Mega Instruction Guide - Window Motor Replacement
OK, the mod asked me to try and upload this file directly. It's the mega detailed instructions on how to replace your window motor. I hope it helps. Let me know if you see areas to improve it. CHEERS!
Bummer, the upload keeps failing!
Bummer, the upload keeps failing!
Last edited by kwadell; 10-01-2014 at 04:59 PM. Reason: I don't see the file that was uploaded?
