General Maintenance & Repairs - Power window motor replacement?

Hey guys my driver side window motor is gone the window goes down very slowly and when I put it up it;s soo slow even stops I then have to wait a few minutes and put it up again then stops again I beleive it is the motor can someone tell me how hard it is to replace yourself is there any guides on this.Thanks guys

Here's a how to:http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
You should check this kit out: http://www.autotrix.net/
Hope this helps & good luck:)

I need to do the same thing for both of my doors. It's not supposed to be that difficult. I'm trying to find you the how-to...stay tuned.

Nevermind. Miamifan beat me to it.

Nevermind. Miamifan beat me to it.
Sorry :)

Here's a how to:http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
You should check this kit out: http://www.autotrix.net/
Hope this helps & good luck:)
I don't think the autotrix kit will work I think my motor is gone or will this kit fix my problem?

I don't think the autotrix kit will work I think my motor is gone or will this kit fix my problem?
Your motor is probably shot, so what I would do is replace motor THEN install this kit :) I believe autozone sells window motors for our rides for like $50 w/ a lifetime warranty to go along with it.

Your motor is probably shot, so what I would do is replace motor THEN install this kit :)
Is it true I need to drill out the rivets holding the motor in?And where can I get a good motor?

Is it true I need to drill out the rivets holding the motor in?And where can I get a good motor?
Yes, the rivits need to be drilled out....I think the new motor should come with nuts & bolts to replace the rivits....I would double check though to make sure they do.

I got my motor from Autozone like miamifan3413 said for like 50 bucks. And ya you need to drill out the rivets, but make sure you don't drill out the wrong ones. I drilled out a few to many and the whole window assembly fell apart inside the door....:( lets just say it took a little longer than it should have to install the motor!!

I'd also look at Ebay as well. I was searching there and found some for as little as $25 new. These are also better than OEM motors.

I'd also look at Ebay as well. I was searching there and found some for as little as $25 new. These are also better than OEM motors.
Do the ebay one's come with a lifetime warranty??? If not, I would get the autozone one's JMO :)

i can't remember if they did or not. Even if they don't, they'll last three times as long as GM's. You won't have to worry about replacing it again for another 20 years. I know there were multiple suppliers when I was looking at them. Check them out.

i can't remember if they did or not. Even if they don't, they'll last three times as long as GM's. You won't have to worry about replacing it again for another 20 years. I know there were multiple suppliers when I was looking at them. Check them out.

I don't know about 20 years...I've had a replacement in for about 2 or 3 years, and it is starting to crap out on me again. My passenger side window is fine...the driver's side seems to keep eating them.

i can't remember if they did or not. Even if they don't, they'll last three times as long as GM's. You won't have to worry about replacing it again for another 20 years. I know there were multiple suppliers when I was looking at them. Check them out.
I don't understand the thinking behind this post :eyes: Any smart person would get the window motors from their local autozone with the LIFETIME warranty for convienence reasons....stated in above post:" You won't have to worry about replacing it again for another 20 years. " Just doesn't sound factual to me....with window motors IMO, I think you have to have a proactive approach just in case the motor fails again you can simply take it back & get another one instead of messing around through the mail with an ebay company.

Well, 20 years I thought would be picked up as an obvious exaggeration. Like I said, I can't remember if they had a lifetime warranty or not. If you get the OEM motor, you'll have to get the lifetime warranty because it is going to die on you sooner. They're crappy motors. It's definitely worth taking 2 minutes to look up on Ebay though.

And where can I get a good motor?
FWIW, I've got a 97 'bird and just got 2 reman motors from rockauto.com for around $82 (shipping included). They are Cardone (the same ones Autozone has) with LLT. I figured if the DS is going, I might as well replace them both. I'm waiting on the new speakers to come in before I do the replacement. I don't feel like pulling the door panels off more than once.

$50 with a lifetime warranty from Autozone is a much better deal IMO.

When it shits out again just take it out, bring it up to Autozone, get the new one, and put it back in. 1-2-3 and your done.

has anyone used that kit and had good luck?

...I've had a replacement in for about 2 or 3 years, and it is starting to crap out on me again.


What brand motor did you buy that's going out on you already?

Here's a how to:http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
You should check this kit out: http://www.autotrix.net/
Hope this helps & good luck:)

Im currently replacing my passenger window motor and doing the autotrix wiring thing. I just got home from work im gonna go back down and get at her. Im at the stage of lining up the new motor in the door. Then I will start the wiring part from autotrix.

I can't wait to finish I will have the autotrix mod and passenger auto window mod. My windows are going to be awesome! :)

any one else done the "window mod" ? ? wondering if it is worth the money or not. the one i put in from autozone flexes the door panel in and out when rolling up and down, and makes a bunch of noise, the one i bought from advanced works better for some reason and has a lifetime warranty to. oh well.

The OP has a bad driver motor. The AutoTrix kit wires the passenger motor to its own power source. My passenger side still goes down a little slower compared to the driver side after installing the kit, but I think I need to grease the track.

And from what I understand, the kit assists in cases where you are rolling both windows down at the same time. I think in the long run, it helps alleviate the wear and tear of both sides? Not sure. It's easy to do if you're doing the passenger side and not that expensive.

i bought some window track lube from a local ford dealer for 17 bucks, pricey, but worth it.

Hey guys my driver side window motor is gone the window goes down very slowly and when I put it up it;s soo slow even stops I then have to wait a few minutes and put it up again then stops again I beleive it is the motor can someone tell me how hard it is to replace yourself is there any guides on this.Thanks guys

I had to replace both of mine last fall, it was time consuming but not too hard. It really helps is you have an extra pair of handsor two helping you out that can hold the window, and move it up and down to get the motor in there and aligned easier.