Window motor problem

[JeffM]

My driver's side window just started messing up. It'll go up or down a few inches - then stop. If I try again, it doesn't budge. But if I drive for like 5 mins, it'll go a few more inches. I have to repeat this to get it fully up or down.

Is the motor shot? If so, is it a hard swap?

Any help is appreciated!
thanks
Jeff

[Jeff_in_Atl]

Yep.
Not hard.
Instructions http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html

[JeffM]

boooooooooo

Thanks for the info buddy, i'm sure this will make it easier.

[Mr Nice Guy]

If you have a buddy to help you it will make it ALOT easier. I can't imagine doing it by my lonesome. Oh yeah and autozone seems to be the best source for them, good prices there.....Good luck

[JeffM]

Jeff 95 Z28 - wanted to tahank you for the link. Did it this morning, and it was pretty cake! Except for the part where I drilled a hole straight through the rivet, then straight through my middle finger - but some blood loss was expected!

Thanks!

And Autozone was $52, no core charge.

[Black97]

Originally posted by JeffM
Jeff 95 Z28 - wanted to tahank you for the link. Did it this morning, and it was pretty cake! Except for the part where I drilled a hole straight through the rivet, then straight through my middle finger - but some blood loss was expected!

Thanks!

And Autozone was $52, no core charge.

Maybe Rob should put a warning about this in the procedure.

I hate when that happens. I got my fingers hurt tons of times but not with a drill, and I don't really want to try it either.

Hope it's not too sore.

[raroZ28]

Yes, don't get it from the dealer, they wanted 100 with 1 year warranty, autozone is half price, lifetime warranty. Very easy fix, I did it myself, no need for two people. A partner will only get in the way. Basically drill 5 holes. Do yourself a favor and buy some gold oxide or titanium bits. Makes the job a lot easier.

[Rob B (shoebox)]

Originally posted by Black97
Maybe Rob should put a warning about this in the procedure.

I hate when that happens. I got my fingers hurt tons of times but not with a drill, and I don't really want to try it either.

Hope it's not too sore.

Who in the heck puts their body parts behind something they are drilling? Oops, now I know.

[MN6WS6]

I only had to drill 3 holes on mine. I did it myself in about 20 minutes or so. To do it by yourself, you need a nudie magazine and.... oops, off topic

Actually, all you do is put a screwdriver through the regulator so it holds the window up. Then you can remove and replace the window with no problems.

[JeffM]

Originally posted by Rob B (shoebox)
Who in the heck puts their body parts behind something they are drilling? Oops, now I know.

Hahahaa.. Yes, I know.. it wasn't one of my brightest moments!

I was trying to hold the motor up because it was the last rivet! hahaha

And yes, it's healing nicely!

[Mr Nice Guy]

[i]Actually, all you do is put a screwdriver through the regulator so it holds the window up. Then you can remove and replace the window with no problems. [/B]

Grrrr I wish I knew that when I did mine. I was holding the window for about a 10-20 minutes while my friend was putting the motor back in. Oh well I guess I'll know for next time
Later

[93blackta]

i use a c-clamp to hold the window up. hook it around the bottom of the window and the top of the door and lighty tighten it.

[JeffM]

Originally posted by 93blackta
i use a c-clamp to hold the window up. hook it around the bottom of the window and the top of the door and lighty tighten it.

yep, that's what I did.