damn window motors!!!
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damn window motors!!! i know everyone on this website hates the window motors in their fbods (unless you've replaced them). my stupid question is, are there any other motors that you can replace them with besides the local auto parts store cheap ones + dealer ones. i'd like to put a motor in there that doesnt struggle to put my window up from day 1
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Unless they are burned out or otherwise damaged internally they can be fixed. I took mine apart, cleaned and greased the gearing. Cleaned the commutator and brushes. I modified the thermal strip and soldered it solid. I lubed the gears and tracks in the door. The window (driver's side) works like new.
I'm trying to figure out a way to up the power to the motors. They are a simple DC motor so more power = more speed. They will wear out faster but, I'll spend $20 every two years if my windows are faster.
correction i replaced the drivers side and i still hate them and my passenger side needs the volt fix.. I think im gonna do the volt fix for the drivers side to (solder it)
Originally Posted by Gun5
correction i replaced the drivers side and i still hate them and my passenger side needs the volt fix.. I think im gonna do the volt fix for the drivers side to (solder it)
What is this volt fix you're talking about?
Originally Posted by snketr
What is this volt fix you're talking about?
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Never heard of that before. I've heard of the autotrix one . I'm going to do that myself. Thanks for the info. I'll search and see what comes up.
Searched "thermal strip" and didn't see anything. If you could remember how you searched and let me know I'd appreciate it.
Thanks.
Searched "thermal strip" and didn't see anything. If you could remember how you searched and let me know I'd appreciate it.
Thanks.
Last edited by snketr; Jan 4, 2007 at 02:50 PM.
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