Am I crazy? Or just stupid? - Page 3

WrenchMonkey · 04-02-2013, 10:14 PM

So the right rear window rolls down fine, and halfway back up.

Then it slows, then crawls, then stops about 2" from closed. If you hold the button and push the glass, it'll close all the way.

Anybody wanna guess whether it's just a weak motor that no longer has the strength to lift the glass? Or the whole regulator assembly that's binding up?

The motor is $35 in stock. The regulator is $110 special order...

KargoMaster · 04-03-2013, 02:13 AM

I believe the third rule of shade tree mechanics is that it will be the more expensive part... but you'll probably buy the motor first anyway...

biggin69 · 04-03-2013, 07:41 AM

My old body style Chevy did the same thing. It was the assembly. I found out after I did the motor first.

94Dodge Truggy · 04-03-2013, 08:38 AM

Slap some vaseline around the outer window channels to help the window travel easier. Or throw a rock through the window and then it will be open all the way.

comanchedude · 04-03-2013, 09:52 AM

pull panel and look at it in action. its most likely the motor is shot. you may be able to remove motor and then lift and lower by hand if its smooth and not binding just replace motor, if its rough or binds,sticks and is hard to operate ya need the assembly ..

and here is the whole deal from amazon $54.00 shipped
OEM #15135971, Partslink #GM1551114

http://www.amazon.com/POWER-WINDOW-R...r+window+motor

Hope Springs Hauler · 04-03-2013, 10:15 AM

So what did you buy? Link is dead.

If the regulator is like the 1 Tom pictured, they go out frequently. I have done the drivers door 2x in 7 years from frayed cables. Thankfully, O'reillys had lifetime warranty on the assembly.

WrenchMonkey · 04-03-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KargoMaster

I believe the third rule of shade tree mechanics is that it will be the more expensive part... but you'll probably buy the motor first anyway...

That sounds about right...

Quote:

Originally Posted by comanchedude

...the whole deal from amazon $54.00 shipped...

Auto parts from Amazon. Who'da thunk it.

Thanks!

comanchedude · 04-03-2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WrenchMonkey

Auto parts from Amazon. Who'da thunk it.

Thanks!

Amazon sells everything.. we like..

04-02-2013, 10:14 PM	#51
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	So the right rear window rolls down fine, and halfway back up. Then it slows, then crawls, then stops about 2" from closed. If you hold the button and push the glass, it'll close all the way. Anybody wanna guess whether it's just a weak motor that no longer has the strength to lift the glass? Or the whole regulator assembly that's binding up? The motor is $35 in stock. The regulator is $110 special order... __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

04-03-2013, 02:13 AM	#52
KargoMaster Cleaning off the rust... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,009	I believe the third rule of shade tree mechanics is that it will be the more expensive part... but you'll probably buy the motor first anyway... __________________ brad 5.0L \| 435 \| 203 \| 300 \| 4.10 \| 39.5 Buildup BACK underway...

04-03-2013, 07:41 AM	#53
biggin69 Really??? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cincy Posts: 678	My old body style Chevy did the same thing. It was the assembly. I found out after I did the motor first. __________________ One Country, One Flag, One Language... LIKE IT OR LEAVE IT!!!

04-03-2013, 08:38 AM	#54
94Dodge Truggy EX-Vice President Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield, Ohio Posts: 3,048	Slap some vaseline around the outer window channels to help the window travel easier. Or throw a rock through the window and then it will be open all the way. __________________

04-03-2013, 09:52 AM	#55
comanchedude COMANCHE NUT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ross Twp Posts: 166	pull panel and look at it in action. its most likely the motor is shot. you may be able to remove motor and then lift and lower by hand if its smooth and not binding just replace motor, if its rough or binds,sticks and is hard to operate ya need the assembly .. and here is the whole deal from amazon $54.00 shipped OEM #15135971, Partslink #GM1551114 http://www.amazon.com/POWER-WINDOW-R...r+window+motor __________________ just don’t get stupid and stick a Chevy engine in your Jeep. Man I hate that

04-03-2013, 10:15 AM	#56
Hope Springs Hauler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, OH Posts: 431 Images: 16	So what did you buy? Link is dead. If the regulator is like the 1 Tom pictured, they go out frequently. I have done the drivers door 2x in 7 years from frayed cables. Thankfully, O'reillys had lifetime warranty on the assembly. __________________ 1988 Suzuki Samurai on propane FJ 40 axles (4.10) 5.14 tcase 36" TSL SX