Rear Gate Window Malfunction Fix

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Jan 9, 2006 | 02:09 PM

RanchRodsTX

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From: Fate, TX

Rear Gate Window Malfunction Fix

Saturday, my rear gate window started acting weird, slow, fast updown motion and then didn't work at all. Down but no up??????

I spent yesterday looking for a fix. After tearing the motor out and lubing the mechanism, I decided to check the latch interlock. The plug was corroded so I cleaned it with some Rubbing Alcohol used some dielectric grease and it works fine! Guess I got a new maintenance item.

Jan 9, 2006 | 06:43 PM

Streetgang

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I am 99% sure that the problem is the "torque pins" inside the window motor. Its a very common problem......you will hear the motor running and the glass may bump around a bit but dont go up. Here is a pic of the gear.......BTW its a VERY easy fix!

Also click on this link for a ton of good tailgate info!
http://www.supermotors.org/vehicles/registry/detail.php?id=2742&s=12689#content

Jan 10, 2006 | 09:56 AM

RanchRodsTX

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I did that while I had it tore down just because it was a good time to do it. My pins weren't that bad and the gear was solid so I was probably okay. The latch switch plug was the real problem.

Jan 10, 2006 | 05:48 PM

Streetgang

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So then I am assuming you have fixed it??? If not what many people here do is just jump the safety switch out of the system. The safety switch is also a very common cause for the failure of the rear window to work correctly.