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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Default My video proof AutoTrix window fix works!

Before: About as good as factory can get


After: Holy Crap!


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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Nice, just ordered.

Maybe my passenger window will finally close all of the way. Sometimes it gets kind of wet for the passenger.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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Your before seems better than mine right now... lol

I would try the kit but I think my motor is past its life at this point... I will definately ned to replace it.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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I agree that your 'before' was indeed, not so bad, but our kit showing an improvment over that is even better!! Thanks a bunch for making a before and after video

Thanks for the support!
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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I've been considering this kit but all of these vids have me worried cuz mines a lot worse. Mine will go down just fine but when going up it'll stop dead in its tracks and I have to wait a while before pushing the button again, only to have it go up another inch or so. Then i have to repeat that over and over till its shut. Is the autotrix fix for me? or do i need a new window motor?
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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It is really hard to say it will definatly fix your problem, yet I can say that is HAS in fact been proven to fix that perticular problem on many occasions. The 98 model on our website vid, HAD this problem and it is still working great. (original motor @ 180k miles)
Our kit is worth the shot and if it doesnt work at least your next motor will last longer and work more efficently.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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damn that really got up there. i need to order me one soon
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by dementia
I've been considering this kit but all of these vids have me worried cuz mines a lot worse. Mine will go down just fine but when going up it'll stop dead in its tracks and I have to wait a while before pushing the button again, only to have it go up another inch or so. Then i have to repeat that over and over till its shut. Is the autotrix fix for me? or do i need a new window motor?

I had the same problem but when I installed the Autotrix window fix I also put in a new window motor. It takes another 45 minutes max and it will work better than it did when it was new.
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Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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damn...mine creeps slowly to a stop lol
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dementia
I've been considering this kit but all of these vids have me worried cuz mines a lot worse. Mine will go down just fine but when going up it'll stop dead in its tracks and I have to wait a while before pushing the button again, only to have it go up another inch or so. Then i have to repeat that over and over till its shut. Is the autotrix fix for me? or do i need a new window motor?
your **** is on the way out...haha be careful it doesn't die on you one day when it's down. that's what my drivers side did. i was NOT a happy camper.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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How hard was the install? How long did it take you?

I'm fine with working on my car, but I HATE electrical stuff.
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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i would have mine in the car if you were a sponsor around early summer time when i did my last window motor.... im ordering one this week for my buddies v6 i'll do mine come next window motor. good work guys
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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agreed that thats still faster then mine, i might buy it i hate how slow my windows are, i was in my friends exploder couple days ago and bout had a heart attack at how fast his windows went up, almost chopped my hand off
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Install wasn't that bad. The hardest part was fishing the power and ground into the door. A metal hanger makes it real easy though. I already have a wire running into my firewall for my system, so that part was really easy too. The instructions are really good, but I didn't exactly follow them. My power comes thru a dfferent spot so less wire in engine bay and is hidden in wire loom. My ground is in a much better spot that takes advantage of a factory ground behind the kickpanel that has to be taken out for the install. Its plain as day and is just perfect! I soddered and shrink wrapped most all of my wires too. Oh yea, it took about an hour from start to finish. I'm really fast and know every inch of my car though. I'd say it'll take 2 hours for sure if your not that great with cars.
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Yeah, there must be some degree of electrical knowledge before attempting any of our installs, yet we try to make our instructions so easy that anyone can do it!!
Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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The actual wiring is SO EASY. The color diagram in the instructions are great. I can't think of a way to screw it up.
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That is what we are going for!
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Before i shell out the 30 beans, I get what this kit does, but how is it doing it, supplying more power? What???
Old Mar 14, 2007 | 08:29 AM
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What about the driver side window?? That is the one I use the most and its slower right now.



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