Power window problem. Bushings?

sixt9coug

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Oct 11, 2010

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• Oct 11, 2010

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I haz problem.

Short and sweet - window goes down normally but keeps running and clicks and skips when its down. I raise it up and it hangs up part way and I have to manually assist it to get it the rest of the way up.

Don't believe me? Vids because it does happen

YouTube - 1994 mustang power window problem

Are the bushings the most likely culprit? Motor? Regulator? I know its nothing serious (thank god my AC works) but I would like to have my window work properly and not get stuck halfway one day lol.

 

94 Cobra 5.0

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Oct 11, 2010

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• Oct 11, 2010

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More than likely, yes the bushings are the problem. My windows did the same thing, replaced the bushings and haven't had a problem since. Use search function and there is a write-up on how to do it, might also be in the sticky section. Good luck.

 

sixt9coug

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Yeah I used the search engine, but I wasn't sure if what mine is doing qualifies as the 'clicking' that everyone else heard. Mine was just continuing to run on.

Either way, I bought some bushings and grease. Tomorrow I'll fix it after work. $10.18 for the grease and bushings after tax! Woot!

 

sixt9coug

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Had garlic.

Fixed it and now all is right with the world.

 

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bayellowstang

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Eww that looks gross. Gratz on the fix.

 

ProKiller

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yup thats what mine looked like.

 

sixt9coug

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Oct 13, 2010

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• Oct 13, 2010

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D'oh!
Didn't get it. It started doing it again on the way to work this morning. Oh well, maybe I did something wrong, so I bought MORE bushings and some better grease for them. If this doesn't work, maybe I'll just get a new motor. I just have to rule out my own screw ups first.

 

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soonerkid

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Forget the bushings. I used 1/4-20 hex nuts. The bushings are supposed to help cushion the drive mechanism. I dont need cusion, I need stuff to work!!! I used the nuts and the next time my motors dont work, I will know I need new motors b/c there is no way the nuts will break. I went through 2 sets of bushings before I switced to the nuts. No issues so far and motors are strong as ever. I LOVE the mechanical sound the window motor makes. HAHA! Just my advice.

 

SableSal

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Oct 24, 2010

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Lemme know Steve. I'll bring that motor and regulator with me when I come down there for paint. Lemme know!

 

sixt9coug

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• Oct 24, 2010

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I tried to replace the bushings again yesterday and it worked.... about 3 times.

I think it's time I try a new motor or something. It will just keep running on and slipping when it gets to the down position. Bah!