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Jul 14, 2010 | 08:44 PM

JeaneGrae

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Which is most likely to fail 1st

The drivers side power window switch or the motor itself? Rolled my window down today, and now she's stuck!

Jul 14, 2010 | 08:55 PM

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The motor.

On my old 2002 Z28, the driver side motor went out at 48k miles.

Jul 14, 2010 | 09:13 PM

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I've seen motors go bad but never a switch yet.
easy to test the switch tho and you might get lucky.

Jul 14, 2010 | 09:16 PM

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motor for sure. but like he said test the switch first its easier at least. Never seen one bad myself but maybe.

If you own an f body you have to be good at changing window motors, theres just no way around it. thats a huge piece of glass.

Jul 14, 2010 | 09:17 PM

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although i had that issue and it was my BCM but im guessing your radio and passanger side window still work so i doubt this also.

Jul 14, 2010 | 09:31 PM

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99.9% chance the motor.............

Jul 14, 2010 | 09:37 PM

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Window

Yea the radio and passenger window still work, of course i have the slow rolling paasenger window. The radio is aftermarket, not sure if that matters. As far as a replacement i know the stealership is rediculous, would you guys recommend one from napa or o'reily's?

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Jul 15, 2010 | 12:54 AM

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Motor first, track next.

Also see this:
http://www.autotrix.net/Product-Pass...Fix-Kit_1.aspx

Can anyone vouch for this "solution"?

Jul 15, 2010 | 01:00 AM

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definitly the motor one on my 99 then one on my 00 soon to be

Jul 15, 2010 | 02:08 AM

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Yeah my window motor went out at 90k miles.

Jul 15, 2010 | 03:06 AM

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My moms trans am had a window motor go out under warranty. Under 36k miles/3 years

Its one of the most common f-body problems.

Ive only had 1 go out in the 38k miles i've had mine

Jul 15, 2010 | 04:17 AM

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Thanks for all the info fellas. I will try to see the if someone can ship it within 2 or 3 days. Gotta make a cross country trip in a week.

Jul 15, 2010 | 09:03 AM

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150,000 miles on my car, and both windows are still working. However, the passenger side is super slow.

Jul 15, 2010 | 10:04 AM

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I would say its a motor. Might check locally if you are in a hurry. It's a pretty common problem. Also, you might let it sit and then try and help it up the rest of the way to keep from having to leave the car with the window cracked.

Jon