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Oct 9, 2008 | 06:17 AM

dixiemudder04

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need help with window motors

I thought i had posted somewhere about this but i cant find it anywhere. My windows are slow going down and up. the driver side is a little faster than the passenger. The passenger actually got stuck one day. So what do i need to to about this problem? With winter coming around I dont want it to get stuck on me.

Oct 9, 2008 | 11:43 AM

Parts Guy Wyatt

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You could try lubricating the window runs (channels that the glass rides up and down in) with a silicone spray lubricant. Dan.

Oct 14, 2008 | 05:57 AM

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I lubricated the runners, and sprayed some in the area where the cable is. I did notice that the motor was getting hot when i rolled it back up. I guess im just going to have to put a new motor in it. Anyone know where i can get a pair for a cheap price?

Oct 14, 2008 | 12:59 PM

Parts Guy Wyatt

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If the motor is getting hot, it could be because the regulator is binding up or not moving smoothly or freely. I would check out the regulators before throwing a couple of motors at it. Dan.

Oct 14, 2008 | 08:32 PM

dixiemudder04

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ok stupid question but where are the regulators? And if both windows go slow could it be in the wiring? or did they both wear out the same?

Oct 14, 2008 | 10:41 PM

bullredguy

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first thing is check the battery terminals making sure they are clean then lube the glass run channels. thru the years i have always relied on wd40 i have been doing glass for 30 years and wont install a roll up glass with out spraying some lube in the channels

Oct 22, 2008 | 09:23 AM

pete497

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There is a TSB for aligning the window in the runners. Basically it says to loosen up the clamps at the bottom and push the window into the rear channel.