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chris9s

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I'm hoping somebody will know what this problem is before I tear into it further. My driver's window just clicks (sounds more like lound knocks). It doesn't seem to be the motor. That seems to be running. Sometimes I can get it to go down by pushing and up by pulling. I have the door panel off and tried looking in there with a small mirror but I can't see. Do you think it's the track mechanism? I'm guessing there's a gear on the end of the motor. Would I need to replace the motor or the track or what? Also, it looks like I'm going to have take the glass out and the whole window mechanism/tracks amnit: Is that right?

 

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it probably fell off track
there are bolts 2 per side for the trackopen it up and you will see what needs to happen.

 

VibrantRedGT

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Sounds like the motor bushings are toast. Very common issue with our cars. Click on the FAQ sticky and scroll down to the Window bushing section. It has a how to article with pictures on what needs to be done.

 

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you could try running 12V power directly to the motor to see if its a wiring/fuse issue

 

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chris9s

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Thanks for the replies.

BLK, It doesn't seem like it "fell off the track" and I can't see squat in the area were the motor meets the track, even using a small mirror in there.

Urban, The motor itself seems to run just fine.

Vibrant, I'll check out the bushings.

 

94GTLaserRC

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VibrantRedGT said:

Sounds like the motor bushings are toast. Very common issue with our cars. Click on the FAQ sticky and scroll down to the Window bushing section. It has a how to article with pictures on what needs to be done.

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That's where Im putting my $$$.
Vib and I both went through this a couple of years ago....Junk looks like minced garlic when you get the motor apart.

Cheap fix!
RC

 

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chris9s

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VibrantRedGT said:

Sounds like the motor bushings are toast. Very common issue with our cars. Click on the FAQ sticky and scroll down to the Window bushing section. It has a how to article with pictures on what needs to be done.

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You were exactly right. Those white plastic bushings were in tiny pieces. $8 from the auto parts store in the "help" section.
Thanks.

 

VibrantRedGT

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Your welcome! On that note my driver's side motor completely died. I'm waiting for a new one from my Company.

 

94GTLaserRC

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More Window Probs Joe?

$8 seems like a deal compared to a new motor, but daaaammmmnnnnnn, $8 for a 0.25 piece of plastic

Glad to see it's working.
RC

 

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bump: i've seen where guys put nuts instead of the bushings--i want to do this as this'll be the second time i have to replace them. problem is, what size nuts to use? 1/2" ok?

 

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Punisher302 said:

bump: i've seen where guys put nuts instead of the bushings--i want to do this as this'll be the second time i have to replace them. problem is, what size nuts to use? 1/2" ok?

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I wouldnt do this myself, and especially if you ever have other folks in the car (the bushings are sacrificial so people dont get crushed fingers).

I think Chris (Cman) has posted pics and specs on what size nuts he used, if you wanna do that.

Good luck.

 

Blackened302

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on second thought, bushings aren't the problem--guess the window was just off track. thanks for the reply, though, JT--you're the man!

 

94GTLaserRC

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Good 2 C U worked it out!
RC