Power window problems?

[natotx]

Guys -

The passenger side power window on my 90 XLT Bronco has decided to act up. Motor sounds OK, in both up and down positions. However, wont raise glass, and does not seem like it is lowering it, rather sliding down (slowly) of its own accord. When I raise glass up, however, it stays in place. Does this sound like I need to replace the motor, or is it some other issue? Window seems in track, do I need to check out gears into motor?

thanks

nate

 

[Bradt]

Check out gears. It may be an easy fix. If you hear the motor, then it's turning.

brad

 

[Seabronc]

You can get a new gear for it from Jeff's Bronco Graveyard.

Good luck,

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[Shadow_D]

Sounds like the nylon bushings inside the motor have broken / worn out. There is a guy on eBay that sells these and it is an easy fix.

 

[White90Bronco]

Same thing happened w/ my 90 XLT. Go to Autozone and tell them that you need a gear for your window motor. When we took my gear out, almost all the teeth were ate up or gone. They go for about $15 at the Zone. If that's the problem it's a cheap and easy fix.

 

[B-Cack]

Has anyone ever taken the motor out and replace it completely? I have a 93 and a junk yard special motor, do I need any special tools to put the sucker back? Looks like it is held in there with rivets? Thanks, Jeff

 

[Seabronc]

Has anyone ever taken the motor out and replace it completely? I have a 93 and a junk yard special motor, do I need any special tools to put the sucker back? Looks like it is held in there with rivets? Thanks, Jeff

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Right, it is held in with rivits. Drill out the heads and use small bolts with lock washers to remount the new motor. sometimes with large rivits, you can use a small drift pin to drive the stem out before drilling out the head.

Good luck,

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[B-Cack]

I always love when one of you guys says "good luck". That is just downright mean... and it scares me! I will try it this weekend, I have a 4 day so I can knock around some parts. Will keep y'all updated, thanks, Jeff

 

[Bradt]

A dremel works well with rivets too. Just use a cutting wheel to cut the heads loose. I had to do that to get my new glass in the back. Call around to some local shops. If you get everything prepped and ready for them, and get the parts, they may pop the rivets in for you so you can get it back the way it was.

That's what I did, and the guy wouldn't accept any payment. Wouldn't even let me give him $10 to buy lunch or something. He made it back though because every time I see someone needing body work I steer them to him.

While you've got everything loose and out, it would be a good idea to **** up the runners and check things out in there. Silicone spray (not grease) works well. I've heard not to use grease as it will trap dust, but I've never had a problem using white lithium grease.

brad

 

[Seabronc]

I always love when one of you guys says "good luck". That is just downright mean...

 

[B-Cack]

Yeah I know, I've talked to you before about the brakes and you gave me some pretty good advice. I really am not offended, just messing around. I think I will try the lithium trick, I noticed the part I got from the junk yard is pretty dirty, I was going to clean it and put some Tetra glide on it, but I think maybe I will go with Bradt's suggestion instead.

 

[Bradt]

I think I will try the lithium trick, I noticed the part I got from the junk yard is pretty dirty, I was going to clean it and put some Tetra glide on it, but I think maybe I will go with Bradt's suggestion instead.

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Some steel wool will clean those right up.

I misstated what I meant to. I meant to say silicone spray instead of lithium. I did use lithium grease on my tailgate though, and it holds up fine.

brad