power window motor replacement
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Instructor
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From: MD
power window motor replacement
My passenger side pwer window motor has stopped working. I took the door panel off and I know that the switch works because I can hear the relay clicking. I looked at my Haynes manual and it tells me that because of the difficulty of the job, this should only be done by the dealer. You guys agree?
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From: Ma.
Originally Posted by mrmoore
My passenger side pwer window motor has stopped working. I took the door panel off and I know that the switch works because I can hear the relay clicking. I looked at my Haynes manual and it tells me that because of the difficulty of the job, this should only be done by the dealer. You guys agree?
Le Mans Master
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From: Watkins Glen NY
Originally Posted by mrmoore
My passenger side pwer window motor has stopped working. I took the door panel off and I know that the switch works because I can hear the relay clicking. I looked at my Haynes manual and it tells me that because of the difficulty of the job, this should only be done by the dealer. You guys agree?
I didn't think it was too bad, and I'm not a big fan of taking my door panels off. Hope this helps! JC
Racer
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From: Allen TX
I've done both driver and passenger side motors. The above post is right, though, it took me about 8 hours the first time I did it (driver's side). The second one (passenger) only took about 2 hours. I think there is a tech tip written up that I used for a 93. Not sure if your door is the same or not. I got both motors from Autozone for about $50/each. The good thing about working on the doors is, even if you get in over your head and give up, you can still drive it somewhere and say, "can you fix this problem that I started?" Can't do that with some engine issues.
Le Mans Master
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From: Homestead Fl
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I had a guy at the local auto glass shop say he'd replace it for a hundred bucks. Even he said it was a PIA. Bought the oem motor on ebay a couple of years ago for $45.
Racer
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From: Jacksonville, Fl
replace them yourself
It is a pain in the butt, but I think doing any work is a mix of pain the butt and satisfaction of knowing you accomplished something on your vette, and not some bozo that doesnt care about your vette.
Suck it up save your money and do it yourself It really isnt that hard.
It is a pain in the butt, but I think doing any work is a mix of pain the butt and satisfaction of knowing you accomplished something on your vette, and not some bozo that doesnt care about your vette.
Suck it up save your money and do it yourself
It really isnt that hard.
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
It's not hard, takes about 4 tools, but is somewhat tedious dissassembling the door.
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting...windowreg.html
http://webpages.charter.net/khasting...windowreg.html
