window motor test
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: spartanburg sc
window motor test
is there any way i can test my power window motor to see if its getting power? i couldnt get my big ole head close enough inside the door through that whole at the bottom right (pass side door) and coudlnt really tell with a mirror, but is there any wires or anything i can put a volt meter on to see if its getting power?
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Southwest Virginia
Yes, there is a two pin plug that plugs onto the window motor. If the window is not working it is most likely a stuck regulator. The best way to access the motor is to remove the speaker in the front of the door and the plastic seal for the hole in the rear of the door. The speaker is easy to remove, something like 5 screws. Then you can reach in the front and back of the door. There is 3 (I think) nuts you remove in the center of the door that lets the motor free of the door. Then you can easily work on the motor with it still attached to the window regulator. No need to remove any other part of the regulator just to work on the motor. What I have found is you can loosen the screws that hold the motor to the regulator and shake the end of the motor while pressing the window down button it will work again. Once I had to remove the screws. If you remove the screws be careful not to pull the motor more then 1/8" away from the regulator or the motor brushes will pop out which is a pain to put back in! Be very careful with your hands in the door! That auto down will run the window down into your hands! Keep a finger on the switch so you can hit the up to stop the window as soon as it starts to move. Don't want to loose any fingers in the door!
