Convertible 1/4 Glass Problems

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I have a 86 Convertible. The front windows go up and down fine. I can't get the rear windows to bulge. I tried a extra motor and everything and still nothing. It seems like there is no power going to them. Is there some kind of relays I could check to make them work. Any suggestin is appreciated. Thanks

 

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You can use voltage tester to see if there is a current.

Maybe both motors are burnt?

A rebuilt motor from NAPA is upwards of $70 so make sure you know it is dead before you buy a rebuilt one.

I ended up buying 2 new 1/4 window motors, plus a convertible motor.

Not cheap, but they work, and the dorky shark fins go down now...

 

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Hence is right-on. If it's lke an aero fox, once you pull the 1/4 trim panel aside, you can see the motor and it's E-connector. Disconnect the connector and put your test light/meter on the prongs from the body and press the switch both ways.

Good luck.

 

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you can buy them at autozone now, and their a easy rebuild

 

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Billison, where do you get parts? I need to rebuilt two motors and havent looked yet (I could use bushings and definately the capturing race).

 

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man, it's been a long time since i did one, i was still in high school, i found some stuff at autozone for like 20 bucks, let me try and remember and look around,

 

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-9...air-Kit-2_W0QQitemZ250015691519QQcmdZViewItem


1 cent on ebay

 

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billison said:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-9...air-Kit-2_W0QQitemZ250015691519QQcmdZViewItem


1 cent on ebay

Click to expand...

Thanks. I was aware of bushings - do those fit vert rear window motors too? I thought I remembered someone saying that they didnt (for the price, I'd try it anyhow).

How about getting the race that sits under the bushings? Have you needed to source those?

 

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I don't know if those work, but 50Resto says these do.

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/iwwida.pvx?;item?item_no=LRS-WLK52 1&comp=LRS

Please remember that one bad switch in the rear ciruit, or a bad LOCKOUT switch could cause the same problem. Before buying motors, check the voltage at the connector as mentioned above. I first take off the cover and pull the switch and test there for voltage before pulling the panel just to see. If it's not there, it won't be at the motor, either.

Brushes are the most common to go on these. They use a copper braid to attach and the braid breaks at the brush. I found a set of brushes for an alterantor at Autozone that worked, but I had to cut them down a bit with sandpaper. Not a problem, but 50Resto now sells the brush kit for front or rear motors.

Grrrr.... I can't find them on their website anymore.

 

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what i remember cleaning eveything and putting the bushings in and new grease, it's been like 7 years, sorry i'm not more help

 

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Thanks for the replies guys.

Puter - don't feel bad. I cant ever get LRS's search engine to work correctly - I have to hit the paper catalog to find what I'm lookin for.

Billison, thanks again. I figure there's about 2 dollars worth of parts in those motors that fail often (bushings, race and brushes). Too bad no one will make a little rebuild kit.