Manual Window Regulators

f8tlfiveo

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Has anyone ever swapped to manual window regulators from electric? Is it just the regulator and the handle of is it more than this? Or modified an electric regulator to be manual... I had manual on my 88, they were great.. My 93 has electric and I hate them...


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stykthyn

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You know I have wondered this in the past as well. I too hate my electric windows.

 

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What's the problem with the electric widows?

I have had 2 different 89 Mustangs with electric windows
I cleaned the window switches with electrical parts cleaner on both cars On the other car, I replaced the window motor clutch rollers ($8 kit from the auto parts store). For a total 23 years of driving, they worked great in both cars.

 

f8tlfiveo

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I just rather have manual Windows... This driver window keeps getting stuck down.. The wiring is ok, I think the motor might be on the fritz.. It only stops working when it's completely down..


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Spend $8 on the clutch roller kit and it will probably fix the problem. That's a lot cheaper and simpler that replacing the widow regulators.

 

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stykthyn

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My pass window keeps jumping the track and getting stuck. I haven't been able to figure out why.

 

f8tlfiveo

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jrichker said:

Spend $8 on the clutch roller kit and it will probably fix the problem. That's a lot cheaper and simpler that replacing the widow regulators.

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The window gets stuck down because the motor will not go for whatever reason. The first time it happened I pulled the door panel off, checked switches, switched the switches.. Still no movement. Check wiring at motor plug, had 12 volts with switch depressed both ways. So I ran a 12v wire from the battery directly to the motor plug. And grounded the other side, after some scratching around with the ground I got the window to move. So, I'm not sure I'm guessing the motor is the problem. About 3 weeks after this the window got stuck again, same spot.


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Here's what the rollers look like.
Most auto parts stores carry them in the Help! section that has all the common hardware items.
Late Mode restoration also has them;

Mustang Window Motor Gear Bushings, Set Of 3 (79-93)



For the how to fix video see View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Xbs0ke8TY

 

f8tlfiveo

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You think that is the problem?


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f8tlfiveo

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I just watched the video, that isn't the issue I am having. My window is down all the way.. The motor is not operating at all at the moment. So these bushings have no relevance in my issue.


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f8tlfiveo said:

I just watched the video, that isn't the issue I am having. My window is down all the way.. The motor is not operating at all at the moment. So these bushings have no relevance in my issue.


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You'll need to take the motor apart to find the problem. If it will run but not move the window, it is definitely the source of the problem

 

f8tlfiveo

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You are misunderstanding the issue. The motor does not do anything. Like I said this happened before, I got it working again for a couple days, now it is not working again. Maybe I will pull the motor out and see what the problem is.


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jrichker said:

Here's what the rollers look like.
Most auto parts stores carry them in the Help! section that has all the common hardware items.
Late Mode restoration also has them;

Mustang Window Motor Gear Bushings, Set Of 3 (79-93)



For the how to fix video see View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Xbs0ke8TY

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I don't think he used enough grease.

Joe

 

f8tlfiveo

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Well, I guess you were right and I was wrong. I took the motor out and checked these bushings. They were all busted up. Motor turned after I cleared all the busted pieces out. Thanks for your help jrichker


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f8tlfiveo said:

Well, I guess you were right and I was wrong. I took the motor out and checked these bushings. They were all busted up. Motor turned after I cleared all the busted pieces out. Thanks for your help jrichker


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instead of replacing the rubber bushings with new ones that will get chewed up, use 3 quarter x 20 nuts.

 

f8tlfiveo

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Have you done this before? I already ordered the bushings, they look like they are a hard nylon type material, hopefully not rubber


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f8tlfiveo said:

Have you done this before? I already ordered the bushings, they look like they are a hard nylon type material, hopefully not rubber


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yes,, many times. The nylon bushings are meant to wear down eventually.

 

f8tlfiveo

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Well these lasted this long, I only drove the car 500 miles this past year. I will prob never have to replace them again.


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f8tlfiveo said:

Well, I guess you were right and I was wrong. I took the motor out and checked these bushings. They were all busted up. Motor turned after I cleared all the busted pieces out. Thanks for your help jrichker
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I am glad you got it fixed. You' enjoy your Mustang that much more with power windows that open and close with the touch or a button :