HOT TIP! Window fix for motor/Reg.
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Racer
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From: Irvine Ca.
HOT TIP! Window fix for motor/Reg.
Since I bought my 99 FRC, the passenger window has not worked. I removed the door panel, checked all connectors, checked grounds, checked DIC codes, slammed the door with the button depressed....all to no avail.
Then this week in a tread started by "Marks99FRC" , that has the same problem, a helpful forum member " Seamoore" suggested that the door panel be removed, and the Motor/Regulator unit be tapped (hit) while depressing the window button. Volia!!!!!! She's working now!!!!!
Near as I can tell, the regulating gearing may park at the upper limits, (or just slightly above the upper limits), of travel in such a way that the motor does not have enough torque to un-park them. Tapping on the unit helps the elec. motor do it's thing. To prevent this from reoccuring, I may olny roll the window full up with the door closed. ( Might Help)
Again thanks to Seamoore for his timely tip!!!! And to Marks99FRC for starting the thread!
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Then this week in a tread started by "Marks99FRC" , that has the same problem, a helpful forum member " Seamoore" suggested that the door panel be removed, and the Motor/Regulator unit be tapped (hit) while depressing the window button. Volia!!!!!! She's working now!!!!!
Near as I can tell, the regulating gearing may park at the upper limits, (or just slightly above the upper limits), of travel in such a way that the motor does not have enough torque to un-park them. Tapping on the unit helps the elec. motor do it's thing. To prevent this from reoccuring, I may olny roll the window full up with the door closed. ( Might Help)
Again thanks to Seamoore for his timely tip!!!! And to Marks99FRC for starting the thread!
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Re: HOT TIP! Window fix for motor/Reg. (vettemike182)
It's (almost) always the passenger side window, since it's not used as often as the driver side window. Tip - once a week, make sure you lower and raise the passenger side window just to keep it exercised :thumbs:
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From: DECATUR ALABAMA
Re: HOT TIP! Window fix for motor/Reg. (vettemike182)
VETTTEMIKE182
Glad it worked for you. Mine has quit several times and this remedy has always worked. I've even divised a quicker way! Do not remove the door panel. Remove the plastic trim around the door release and push away the black goo patch underneath to open up a small hole. Place a screwdriver downward against motor and rap lightly with a hammer while pressing down button. Be careful, the motor connectiing wiring is real close and you don't want to bang on it. Check it out w/ a light first and you will see what i'm talking about. I fixed mine 3days ago in about 7-8 minutes. Good luck.
Glad it worked for you. Mine has quit several times and this remedy has always worked. I've even divised a quicker way! Do not remove the door panel. Remove the plastic trim around the door release and push away the black goo patch underneath to open up a small hole. Place a screwdriver downward against motor and rap lightly with a hammer while pressing down button. Be careful, the motor connectiing wiring is real close and you don't want to bang on it. Check it out w/ a light first and you will see what i'm talking about. I fixed mine 3days ago in about 7-8 minutes. Good luck.
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Racer
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Re: HOT TIP! Window fix for motor/Reg. (SEAMOORE)
VETTTEMIKE182
Glad it worked for you. Mine has quit several times and this remedy has always worked. I've even divised a quicker way! Do not remove the door panel. Remove the plastic trim around the door release and push away the black goo patch underneath to open up a small hole. Place a screwdriver downward against motor and rap lightly with a hammer while pressing down button. Be careful, the motor connectiing wiring is real close and you don't want to bang on it. Check it out w/ a light first and you will see what i'm talking about. I fixed mine 3days ago in about 7-8 minutes. Good luck.
Glad it worked for you. Mine has quit several times and this remedy has always worked. I've even divised a quicker way! Do not remove the door panel. Remove the plastic trim around the door release and push away the black goo patch underneath to open up a small hole. Place a screwdriver downward against motor and rap lightly with a hammer while pressing down button. Be careful, the motor connectiing wiring is real close and you don't want to bang on it. Check it out w/ a light first and you will see what i'm talking about. I fixed mine 3days ago in about 7-8 minutes. Good luck.
I wonder if all the widow lockups have been in the full up position???? That would substantiate my gear over-travel/low motor torque theory.
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From: DECATUR ALABAMA
Re: HOT TIP! Window fix for motor/Reg. (vettemike182)
All of my failures have been in the up position also. I've seen lots of comments on this here on the forum and i don't recall one being in the down position. I think you may be on to something w/ your over travel/ low torque theory.
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