2nd bronco (traded first one years ago), first issue with both the rear window motor going out (luckily, got window in up position) and the drivers door window motor gone. Any ideas what this will run $$$ to fix (this is a 95 EB) and is either a do-it-yourself job? Hate having only 1 window in this beautiful weather (central fla). Can't use rear gate/storage area either---can't get into it! augh. No hurry, but any suggestions (auto parts store with HIGH recommendations etc) would be appreciated.

 

a new motor cost me around 60.00 and i got it at advance auto parts, you can do it youself with a little help tp put the window down .

 

thanks and will check out advance auto parts nearby

 

I know when my rear window stopped working it turned out to be the driverside latch died and I had to push in on the driverside upper corner of the liftgate to open and close the window

 

First...
Do either of the motors sound like they are trying to spin? If so then the motor still works but you still may need to repalce the inner motor bushings (they make a repalcement kit for this OR you can make them yourself). they are simply miniture hockey pucks in the motor which help the gearing to function.

second...
Take the motors out of the door and tailgate. (using a 2x4 to brace the windows can aid in keeping the windows up while you take the motors out). on an 86 (door motor) you will need to drill out some metal to get to the bolts that hold the motor to its frame. A haynes manual is helpful in identifying this step...should be a little dimple in the metal where the bolt is located. Next you can use a battery charger to hook onto each wire of the motor. If it runs freely your motor is good. While you have it off take off the gear face-plate and lube the bushing up...also check the condition of the bushings. If they are oblong...they are worn and could lead to functional issues.

There have been a few times were I thought my motors were shot...only to find out that the bushings were bad or the tailgate latch was not fully engauging. Saves you between 50-90 a motor!

You can do the same thing with the rear window. Let m eknow if you have any questions.

 

I am having the same prob but a guy that I know said that it was my motor..so i got the old motor out the window is also out.. how do i freakin get a new motor in there? its soo mean i swear. I have a baby 6 mo 2 weeks and its really cold back there. please help!

 

Sarah85 - Here is a writeup that should help you.
http://www.bejara.com/twmr.html

Hope this helps!! Click on the thumbnails to expand the pictures.

Good Luck! Keep those babies warm!!

 

Your Awsome!! Wooohoooo!! Thank you soo much its exactly waht i was looking for..~virtual high five~ THANK YOU!!

 

Glad to help!

Sarah - here is another link to Steve83. He's got a ton of tech pictures as well as diagrams. Bookmark his site for future reference.

http://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/2742/12689

Again good luck!

 

So we switched out the motor...Nothing. Not a damn thing. No noise,it doesnt even try. Could it be something else? Maybe the connection from the key to the motor?

 

1) Fuse? Is it blown in the fuse box?
2) Your latch may not be fully engaged...if the tailgate is not fully closed the safety latch does not release adn thus the motor will not run. Have someone put a shoulder into the tailgate..give it a shove and work the switch. This is the most common issue!!! Also, make sure your latch handle is pushed all the way down.

Let me know if you have more questions????

 

Do you have any pics of a fuze? I checked them and the one is green and it has like a z in the middle but the middle of the z is kinda off like broken and slid

 

that fuse is blown then, replace it

 

Crap....if you went through all of this work for a fuse!!!!! Here is a suggestion...replace the fuse...if it works...go inside...draw a hot bath, get some candles and relax...never trust the guy you know again about your vehicle. I was under the assumption that he would have known to check the fuse first!

If it does work after fuse replacement do one of a few things:
1) get your moner back for the motor if you can
2) If not save the motor...there may come a time when you can re-use it. As I recall it can be used for one of the passenger side doors as well if it takes a crap on you.

Good luck Sarah!

 

By the way are you doing all of this work yourself (replacing the motor and so forth)???? If so..cudos to you!