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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 10:46 AM
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After 27 years the starboard side window motor finally quit. It happened on the interstate yesterday and by knee driving and shaking the glass while holding the button I finally got it back up a little at a time.

Since shaking the glass had an effect on it I'm guessing the regulator and not the switch, won't go down either?

Any tips on this job? Links to vids or text?

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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 10:48 AM
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You don't mention the year though it looks like you have a coupe. Most of what I've read has been replace the window mechanism and they're available via a number of sources. Good luck.
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 11:08 AM
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I would pull the pad and try to clean and lube first and do some testing.
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Old Jun 12, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
I would pull the pad and try to clean and lube first and do some testing.
Great, what time can you be here?

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And just like magic it started working again !

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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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Great, what time can you be here?

Rick
Is it cooler there? I would spray some cleaner in both switches since it is hit and miss.
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