Do we have bad window motors
01-03-2005, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Z/28
The Autozone motor can be had for 50 bucks or so with lifetime warranty. Cheaper if you don't want the warranty. They way I figure it, if I gotta replace the motor again, I might as well get a free one.
01-03-2005, 11:10 AM
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Wow I could not believe all the window motor problems.
I have to say that I only had one occurance where the motor was replaced but only because I complained about a rattle with the window when it was part way lowered. I think my problem was more with how people close the door then the motor failing (closing by grabbing the top of the window and causing stress IMO).
But, I had a 99' Firebird for 3 years and over 50,000 miles and my 01' TA WS6 with over 41,000 miles now and never had a motor quit.
Good luck all with your window problems and hopefully I never have to deal with it.
I have to say that I only had one occurance where the motor was replaced but only because I complained about a rattle with the window when it was part way lowered. I think my problem was more with how people close the door then the motor failing (closing by grabbing the top of the window and causing stress IMO).
But, I had a 99' Firebird for 3 years and over 50,000 miles and my 01' TA WS6 with over 41,000 miles now and never had a motor quit.
Good luck all with your window problems and hopefully I never have to deal with it.
01-03-2005, 12:06 PM
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Maybe us people with window problems like the windows down to much... Ok. Thanks for the tip on AutoZone. Yea if i gotta replace it many times it should be free lol.
01-03-2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by VIP1
The Siemans motor comes with the limited lifetime warranty. There is no additional cost. There is a more expensive motor available at AutoZone but it comes with a minimal warranty.
01-03-2005, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Z/28
What did you do, read the small print? J/K. I don't remember which one I got. What does the limited warranty give you?
01-03-2005, 11:21 PM
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Called the dealership today and my car is still under warranty until march, so I can get it replaced for free. Made an appt. for Thursday. Then later today, I went out to my car and the window works perfectly. Think I can still get it replaced for free? This sucks...it'll probably work fine until after my warranty is up and then crap out.
01-04-2005, 10:57 AM
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I bought and replaced mine last friday with a Siemens motor from Autozone. Here's a couple of good write-ups for you guys that really helped me.
http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
http://www.metalreviewcentre.com/Window.htm
http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html
http://www.metalreviewcentre.com/Window.htm
01-04-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by matts22
Called the dealership today and my car is still under warranty until march, so I can get it replaced for free. Made an appt. for Thursday. Then later today, I went out to my car and the window works perfectly. Think I can still get it replaced for free? This sucks...it'll probably work fine until after my warranty is up and then crap out.
01-04-2005, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by matts22
Called the dealership today and my car is still under warranty until march, so I can get it replaced for free. Made an appt. for Thursday. Then later today, I went out to my car and the window works perfectly. Think I can still get it replaced for free? This sucks...it'll probably work fine until after my warranty is up and then crap out.
01-04-2005, 09:07 PM
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ditto on they suck. My 02 TA front driver went out about at 38K. Fortunately I bought the extended warranty so they are going to fix it. The passenger side is getting slow too.
I also had a 98 Grand Prix - same thing.
I love my TA-WS6 but US cars suck on reliable parts.
I also had a 98 Grand Prix - same thing.
I love my TA-WS6 but US cars suck on reliable parts.
Originally Posted by WAGE_SLAVE
mine has gone out 4 times since I have had my car its getting expensive and frustrating. now i think it is going again.
01-04-2005, 09:16 PM
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Seems like Once you buy the car on the way home you might as well stop at AutoZone and pick up a few motors with lifetime warranty... Then you never have to worry again 
01-04-2005, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by WAGE_SLAVE
mine has gone out 4 times since I have had my car its getting expensive and frustrating. now i think it is going again.
How much does it run you, do it yourself?
01-06-2005, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RevGTO
Like luvme said, it will act up intermittently until it completely quits on you. The dealer knows the drill. Tell him it has been failing to work intermittently and you want it replaced.
They call me to tell me to come pick up my car, and what do you know, they say "it was just the switch."
I proceed to tell the guy that he specifically told me that it wasn't the switch, and he kinda fumbled around the question, and was just like, well that's what they fixed. I told him that I KNOW that these cars have bad window motors and that is what's wrong. I repeated that my warranty expires in March and IT WILL be replaced under warranty. He said it will be on file, and hopefully warranty will cover it. I just said, "It better", grabbed my keys and walked out. He knew it was the window motor, and I was pissed.
I go back to college week after next, so hopefully, it quits again so I can have it actually replaced. Damn dealers....
01-06-2005, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by matts22
...They call me to tell me to come pick up my car, and what do you know, they say "it was just the switch."...
...I told him that I KNOW that these cars have bad window motors and that is what's wrong. I repeated that my warranty expires in March and IT WILL be replaced under warranty....
...I go back to college week after next, so hopefully, it quits again so I can have it actually replaced. Damn dealers....
...I told him that I KNOW that these cars have bad window motors and that is what's wrong. I repeated that my warranty expires in March and IT WILL be replaced under warranty....
...I go back to college week after next, so hopefully, it quits again so I can have it actually replaced. Damn dealers....
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01-07-2005, 09:41 AM
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i have a 98z w/ 75k miles, no prob's ever recorded... weird. my g/f's 25th T/A's motors suck tho.
