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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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my passenger side window motor quit working. just gonna go ahead and replace driver and passenger motors. i thought i had read a thread a while back about a wiring harness that supplied the correct power for the motors so they last longer. anyone know of this? also, what motor and where is the best place to get the motor and wiring harnesses? thx, shawn

p.s.... 98 camaro z28
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autotrix window fix.

just did one on my pass window & now it works fine............before it would not go all the way up.

you dont need to change window motors,just install the auto trix kit & gets more power to your old window motor.

good luck!
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what about driver side? same kit?
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what about driver side? same kit?
no,they make one for the driver too......

google autotrix.
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Only thing I see is a passenger side kit. There is a "Express Down Kit" for both sides but that's it. If you have a part number could you please provide me with that. Thx, Shawn.
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Only thing I see is a passenger side kit. There is a "Express Down Kit" for both sides but that's it. If you have a part number could you please provide me with that. Thx, Shawn.

autotrix.net has a forum,you would probably get all your ?s answered there.....
i think they are a sponsor on tech.


yes,there is a regular passenger side kit & a express kit for the pass side....
my pass window goes up & down with ease now after installing the $35 kit......

but i think there is only an express kit for the driver side.?.?
i only did my pass side so i know nothing about the driver side.


they also sell kits with window motors........



i hope this helps........
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If you decide to change the window motors get the Dorman replacement motors.
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the express down kit and a new motor was 1 of the best things i ever bought
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Originally Posted by spaulsen
my passenger side window motor quit working. just gonna go ahead and replace driver and passenger motors. i thought i had read a thread a while back about a wiring harness that supplied the correct power for the motors so they last longer. anyone know of this? also, what motor and where is the best place to get the motor and wiring harnesses? thx, shawn

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If you are rolling in cash, this might be worth considering. Purchasing two new Dorman motors with a lifetime warranty is by far less expensive. (Especially when you take in to account that the kit doesn't "fix" the motor - it will just give you extended life.)
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