'94 Topaz window?
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04-23-08, 06:41 AM
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'94 Topaz window?
Hey everyone.
The drivers power window on my '94 Topaz has stopped working, recently. When I press the switch I can hear the motor running, and if I push the window down, while pressing down on the switch it will move. Conversely, if I push it up while pressing the switch up, it will go up.
I took of the door panel yesterday to fix the door latch, but didn't really get into looking at the window mechanism.
Any ideas are appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
The drivers power window on my '94 Topaz has stopped working, recently. When I press the switch I can hear the motor running, and if I push the window down, while pressing down on the switch it will move. Conversely, if I push it up while pressing the switch up, it will go up.
I took of the door panel yesterday to fix the door latch, but didn't really get into looking at the window mechanism.
Any ideas are appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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04-23-08, 03:55 PM
Oh memory don't fail me now!!!!
If I remember right, you'll need to vice grip the regulator to keep it from shearing your fingers.........From there remove the motor, (one bolt will require drilling a hole in the door.........You'll see where the "dimple" is)
Once the motor is out you'll be able to remove the nylon gear that has disintegrated and go from there
If I remember right, you'll need to vice grip the regulator to keep it from shearing your fingers.........From there remove the motor, (one bolt will require drilling a hole in the door.........You'll see where the "dimple" is)
Once the motor is out you'll be able to remove the nylon gear that has disintegrated and go from there
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04-23-08, 04:33 PM
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Thanks for the replies, guys.
I'll give it a look tomorrow if I get a chance. Doesn't sound too hard.
Thanks again,
Mike
I'll give it a look tomorrow if I get a chance. Doesn't sound too hard.
Thanks again,
Mike
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04-23-08, 04:37 PM
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Oh memory don't fail me now!!!!
Ditto......
I seem, to remember a cable driven regulator on these cars, but I may be drastically wrong.....
Either way, disassembly and inspection is recommended.
What bothers me here is Motors very rarely "Fail" on these cars. As mentioned, a "Nylon Gearpack" was usually wiped out. However, the gear would shred internally, and not allow you free movement of the window.......
Just food for thought....
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05-06-08, 11:39 AM
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Hey, sorry for the late reply.
I removed the door panel and attempted to remove the motor for the window and- gave up quite quickly.
The motor is situated in a pretty tricky spot and after messing around fixing the door latch in same door- I was too agitated to continue working in such a chore of a place.
I appreciate the replys and advice, and when I get my Sawzall battery charged up I'll let you know how it goes!
Just kidding- I'm not going to by cutting hte door up just for that. But I was tempted.
Thanks again,
Mike
I removed the door panel and attempted to remove the motor for the window and- gave up quite quickly.
The motor is situated in a pretty tricky spot and after messing around fixing the door latch in same door- I was too agitated to continue working in such a chore of a place.
I appreciate the replys and advice, and when I get my Sawzall battery charged up I'll let you know how it goes!
Just kidding- I'm not going to by cutting hte door up just for that. But I was tempted.
Thanks again,
Mike
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05-06-08, 02:14 PM
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I appreciate the replys and advice, and when I get my Sawzall battery charged up I'll let you know how it goes!
Just kidding- I'm not going to by cutting hte door up just for that. But I was tempted.
Just kidding- I'm not going to by cutting hte door up just for that. But I was tempted.
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05-06-08, 03:19 PM
i THINK that regulator has a cable lift mechanism with plastic fixtures to hold it to the regulator. the plastic fatigues and breaks. the motor usually lasts a long time. i HAVE gotten the regulator in the correct position and applied a devse before and after the plastic clamp and mad it work for a while. i have replaced ALL FOUR regulators in my caddy.(factory defect!?). good luck.
