Power Window Motor Question.
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Power Window Motor Question.
Will the window motor operate without being mounted in door? I have my pass door gutted working on the regulator. I plugged in the motor into its harness and she wont move when I hit the switch. I checked the wires and both are good. So either motor just quit on me or something else is going on.
Not a bad time for it to quit since its outta the car.
Not a bad time for it to quit since its outta the car.
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Will the window motor operate without being mounted in door? I have my pass door gutted working on the regulator. I plugged in the motor into its harness and she wont move when I hit the switch. I checked the wires and both are good. So either motor just quit on me or something else is going on.
Not a bad time for it to quit since its outta the car.
Not a bad time for it to quit since its outta the car.
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motor must have good solid Ground to function. (Do not assume it is grounded thru door hinge.)
after that 12 volts on either terminal to moves up or down.
I add a gnd. wire for power windows when i build them.
after that 12 volts on either terminal to moves up or down.
I add a gnd. wire for power windows when i build them.
Last edited by 69Vett; Jan 19, 2017 at 11:36 AM.
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Just to be clear: The two larger leads coming from the motor are NOT 'positive' and 'negative'; they are 'positive' leads for UP and DOWN. There should be a smaller grounding wire OR the case should be grounded for battery 'negative'.
I would not suggest that you put power to the motor without restraining it somewhat. It has quite a bit of torque and the motor will 'jump' when you put power to it, if not restrained.
I would not suggest that you put power to the motor without restraining it somewhat. It has quite a bit of torque and the motor will 'jump' when you put power to it, if not restrained.
