Window doesn't roll up
Window doesn't roll up So, I have the windows down on the way to work, leave the T-Tops off, but a storm blows in right at the end of the day. I put the tops back on, and start to roll up the windows...The passenger side window has always been slower than the driver side, but that wasn't the real problem. The real problem arose when the driver side window stopped going up!!! 
I push the button over and over and nothing! I took a few breaths and tried to calm down, then tried it again...it went up a little bit, then waited, then pushed, then a little more progress. After about ten minutes, I finally got it all the way up. Anyone have a clue what would cause this to happen and how to fix it??? 
I push the button over and over and nothing! I took a few breaths and tried to calm down, then tried it again...it went up a little bit, then waited, then pushed, then a little more progress. After about ten minutes, I finally got it all the way up. Anyone have a clue what would cause this to happen and how to fix it??? 
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Well go get that window motor replaced cuz its bound to go out soon... Mine did that for a couple weeks and then the window motor went out... I am still yet to fix it but I know that it is the window motor... so just go get a new one!
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Your motor is going to go bad obviously. Next time it happens it happens, you should park, go over to the drivers side, pull up on the window itself and press the button like you were going to roll it up. This will take the stress off the motor and it should roll up. That reminds me, I need to replace my passenger side window soon
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Originally Posted by kapedogg
anyone know the part number for a new motor and approximate cost?
I just had mine replaced, I think the part was around 200 dollars. Mine was doing that exact same thing, going very slow, then it would stop, and you would have to wait a bit, then you could roll it up a bit more. Get it replaced.
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I have heard good things about simmens (did i spell that right?). I have been told that some autozones carry them. I doubt they cost over 50 bucks. Thats what im going to replace my passenger side with.
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I have heard good things about simmens (did i spell that right?). I have been told that some autozones carry them. I doubt they cost over 50 bucks. Thats what im going to replace my passenger side with.
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Originally Posted by 87gnx
Correctamundo!!, Auto Bone carries Siemens window motors for about 40.00, they aren't very hard to install be careful of the sharp sheet metal inside door it leaves cuts all over hands.
Originally Posted by ws.6kid
uhh the door panel is fiberglass... but yeah I replaced mine pretty it is easy theres a write up around here some where, do a search. You have to drilll out the rivets to get the old one out.
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Originally Posted by 87gnx
UHH I said the inside door( nothing about the door panel), but thanks for your expertise!!
Originally Posted by ws.6kid
theres a write up around here some where, do a search
Originally Posted by VIP1
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Originally Posted by kapedogg
I kept breaking drill bits trying to drill out the rivets, but other than that it wasn't a big deal at all. Thanks for the help guys!
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i hope you guys dont mind me using this thread to post my question, but is sort of related and it will keep from having yet ANOTHER busted motor thread....
so my window motor is busted too. i'm going to replace it soon but was wondering... i am under warranty so im hoping it will be covered, however i wouldnt mind buying one and installing it myself if the Siemens motor is of better quality than that of what the dealership is gonna use.
what do you guys think? should i just do it myself, or use the warranty?
so my window motor is busted too. i'm going to replace it soon but was wondering... i am under warranty so im hoping it will be covered, however i wouldnt mind buying one and installing it myself if the Siemens motor is of better quality than that of what the dealership is gonna use.
what do you guys think? should i just do it myself, or use the warranty?
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Originally Posted by kapedogg
I think my drill sucks because when I tried bigger bits, it would lock up and I would have to back it out.
Originally Posted by MyKeE
should i just do it myself, or use the warranty?
If its covered under warranty, let them handle it. Thats what the warranty is there for. When that one eventually fails, then replace it yourself with seimans motor. The seimans motor isn't perfect either. Some people have reported them failing as well. Also, there could be something wrong with the guides or regulator (I had a broken guide previously). Let them take care of it.