Power window moter replacment - and where to buy parts

[McDave]

Team Mclaren:
I have a power window on the pass side that seems to be malfunctioning.
I got power to the Red and Yellow wires that go to the Window Motor plug when I hit the up / down switch but no motor sound. I suspect the motor is bad.

Assuming a bad motor, what Ford/Merc models will fit this ? 86 Capri, 86 Mustang? Cugar/ TBird? I plan on pulling the motor out today and test further. I've also heard hiting it wih a hammer may correct the problem.

Any web sites, or after mkt experience wouold help too.

Thanks

[negusm]

79-93 Mustang or Capri I am pretty sure.

For the best fit get 81-93 since 79/80 were weird years for door parts.

Not sure on tbirds and such. I would pull the motor and go junkyard looking but I bet most mid 80's-early 90's Fords are going to all be the same.

Also check the gears and such. I know most people think they have a bad motor and it's the gears and such. Also, I think those motors can be rebuilt by buying a cheap rebuild kit. You might want to go look/ask over at www.foureyedpride.com.

-Mike

[svo413]

The Bosch motors seem to have more power. Other non-labeled motors often seem to barely have enough power to raise the window. Add new dew wipes and sometimes the windows will not go up.

[McDave]

Where do you get bosch moters from, is there a web site?

[ASCMCLRN]

Where do you get bosch moters from, is there a web site?

Ditto for me. Do they make door lock motors too?

Nick

[McDave]

I went to Advance Discount Auto, and they have them for $69, theses are new and I believe they are lifetime warranty. Will add more info when I get the old one out.

[tfs2121]

not to sure if it matters but i thought the verts got t top windows will the motor be the same?

[svo413]

The Bosch motors were used over the years. I don't know it it was early or late cars. Bosch motors would be oem parts which would be a used part these days.

Besides the electric motor going bad, there are plastic cylinders in the gear box assembly that crush as a safety measure. Sometimes they crush due to age. You can get a kit to replace them for $3-$6 on ebay or the whole gear assembly for $40 at Napa. Symptom would be a skipping gear when going up or down.

[ASCMCLRN]

not to sure if it matters but i thought the verts got t top windows will the motor be the same?

Actually the ASC vert's have custom side windows to accomodate the lowered windshield.

Nick

[McDave]

Left side power window motor back in service. Advance Discount Auto had New for $70, with lifetime warranty, repair was not too difficult, just had to jiggle the motor a bit to get it to track with the gears aligned.