Re: [DML] Re: Power window trouble

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes they are somewhat repairable. I got lucky with mine and it was able 
to be put back together and now works beautiful. My gear and cable 
separated from the motor, a couple whacks with a screwdriver and hammer 
and it is 1 piece again.

Thanks again Dave for helping me.

Mark V



On Sep 13, 2005, at 1:11 PM, Dave Swingle wrote:

> As you've probably discovered by now, as soon as you slam the door or
> move the car the window is gonna open - and fast. The motor mechanism
> you removed used to hold it up. Time for some duct tape or baling
> wire.
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> You should probably just replace the motor with the upgraded new one,
> although if you are careful and mechanically inclined the old ones
> are somewhat repairable (hi Mark V!) unless you've stripped the gear
> or the plastic elbow has disintegrated.
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> Dave Swingle
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> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Thomas Mc Auley <dmc4087@xxxx> wrote:
>> I press the power window button, and I hear the motor whirring
> away, but no action. The window is in up position, and I could not
> see if it was off its tracks (couldnt even see the tracks, and both
> trim panels were off).
>> After taking the motor out I instantly regretted it as it looks
> very difficult to get it back in again lol.
>> The window is firmly in the up position, although it dropped a
> little when the motor came out. I just pushed it back up to stop
> water getting in etc.
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