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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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How do I test my window motor to see if it is putting out the max power
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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 11:05 AM
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how do i test my window motor to see if it is putting out the max power
sounds like some track cleaning and greasing is in order.
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Old Nov 7, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by BLUDICE
sounds like some track cleaning and greasing is in order.


That's got to be the number one cause of poor power window performance and ultimately, the death of the motor itself. The motor has to fight the decades old grease, that is now the consistency of hardened clay.
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check the coil spring on the wind.regulator also, it assist the motor in raising the window.
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check the coil spring on the wind.regulator also, it assist the motor in raising the window.
This is a very common problem with the window going up slow.
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I have to do this on my 77, can someone here show/tell me some details and/or photos of removing the door panels without breaking anything to get at this?
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