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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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i have a 99 camaro. when i roll down the drivers window it stops after rolling about 3 inches. if i wait a minute then try again it will roll another 3-4 inches. the longer i wait the farther down it'll roll...
do I need a new motor for the window or somthing else?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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Window motor needs replaced.......$55 plus shipping from Autozone or your local one might have it in stock, free labor if you install it yourself...

See THIS link on the "How To".

Have fun! First one took me 2 hours, after that, smooth sailing. if your panels are already drilled then it won't take you long.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Splitz
First one took me 2 hours, after that, smooth sailing.
That's right, he said FIRST one! I'm on my third.
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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yeah, took me an a buddy about an hour or so, from start to finish on the first time. alot of people say that they had to make sure something held the window in-place so it didnt fall, but....i didnt have that problem? it was the passenger side, so maybe thats why..

either way, its a fun install. bloody fingers, busted knuckles, pissed-off attitude, etc.. all in fun


*edit* jblindy - wut kinda rims are those in ur sig?
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by camaroguy_02
yeah, took me an a buddy about an hour or so, from start to finish on the first time. alot of people say that they had to make sure something held the window in-place so it didnt fall, but....i didnt have that problem? it was the passenger side, so maybe thats why..

either way, its a fun install. bloody fingers, busted knuckles, pissed-off attitude, etc.. all in fun


*edit* jblindy - wut kinda rims are those in ur sig?
Don't forget the fiberglass all up in your hands/arms because you had to drill thorugh the panel!

That took at LEAST a week to get out, and I tried a bunch of stuff to removed it from my bod.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by slowjoe99
i have a 99 camaro. when i roll down the drivers window it stops after rolling about 3 inches. if i wait a minute then try again it will roll another 3-4 inches. the longer i wait the farther down it'll roll...
do I need a new motor for the window or somthing else?
mine did the same thing but it was the regulator and I had to get the whole f'kin setup
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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Its deffentially the window motor, mine did the same thing and bought one off ebay for i think $50 shipped and a life time warranty
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Splitz
Window motor needs replaced.......$55 plus shipping from Autozone or your local one might have it in stock, free labor if you install it yourself...

See THIS link on the "How To".

Have fun! First one took me 2 hours, after that, smooth sailing. if your panels are already drilled then it won't take you long.
thanks a lot for the "how to"! just to let you guys know they are on e bay for just over $20 after shipping...
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by slowjoe99
thanks a lot for the "how to"! just to let you guys know they are on e bay for just over $20 after shipping...
Yea, don't get those, spend the extra money at Autozone with the lifetime warrantny. If you do a search here, you'll find that the eBay motors do NOT last long (yes, they might be lifetime but you'll replace MORE).
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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I have done many of these. Now I keep extra motors on the shelf in my garage. My passenger needs one now. It is easy if you follow the instructions. Takes about 2 hours..
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mnypitZ
I have done many of these. Now I keep extra motors on the shelf in my garage. My passenger needs one now. It is easy if you follow the instructions. Takes about 2 hours..
i had changed on both doors...hardest part was to take the old ones out coz they were riveted but on new ones i put nut bolts...so will be easier for future replacements ,.....dont belive those window motors
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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every camaro I have owned (4) have constant window motor issues lol
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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its alittle easier if you replace the whole reg and motor but then you are talking more money
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