hi anyone know if the window motors can be repaired as both have died within a few months of each other thanks if you can help cheers kev
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The motors themselves are usually fine; what happens is a plastic gear in the drive gets old and brittle and breaks. It's an easy fix & you can get brass gears from most Pantera Venders to fix them permanently.
Here's a nice write up: http://www.panteraplace.com/page59.htm
Or you can upgrade them if you like: http://www.panteraplace.com/page164.htm
Here's a nice write up: http://www.panteraplace.com/page59.htm
Or you can upgrade them if you like: http://www.panteraplace.com/page164.htm
Another thing to check first, if you haven't already, is the switches. In my experience, those seem to fail the most (and gradually as the contacts get cruddy) — and that includes the newer Bosch units. Those units can at least be dissassembled easily, cleaned up and reassembled.
Good luck!
Mark
Good luck!
Mark
If it does end up being the motors and you don't care about OEM I would do the Ford Taurus window motor conversion. The windows go up and down much faster. Might as well do the conversion to make them go all the way down at that point too - since you are already in there. Simple conversion with great results.
Here is a link to a thread on it: Ford Taurus Conversion
Devin
Here is a link to a thread on it: Ford Taurus Conversion
Devin
Or you can go with the Vader window regulator. Pricey but looks like a very nice unit.
Here's the write up from their website.
VADER WINDOW REGULATOR ADVANTAGES
"The Vader Window Regulator installs WITH THE SAME MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND HARDWARE, WITH NO MODIFICATIONS OR HOLES TO DRILL IN YOUR DOOR. THE HARDEST PART OF INSTALLATION IS REMOVING THE OLD ASSEMBLY.
It solves all the problems listed, and more. Raises and lowers the window completely in about 2 seconds. Weighs ½ the original regulator and motor assembly. Uses modern cable technology which opens up extra space for speakers, etc.
NOTE: Although the Vader Regulators have more power than the stock units, they are intended to replace properly working (although slow) stock Pantera window regulators and they may not be able to overcome other problems such as out of alignment door frames or window tracks, improper (too tight) window weather-stripping, or faulty wiring."
VADER
Jeff
Here's the write up from their website.
VADER WINDOW REGULATOR ADVANTAGES
"The Vader Window Regulator installs WITH THE SAME MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND HARDWARE, WITH NO MODIFICATIONS OR HOLES TO DRILL IN YOUR DOOR. THE HARDEST PART OF INSTALLATION IS REMOVING THE OLD ASSEMBLY.
It solves all the problems listed, and more. Raises and lowers the window completely in about 2 seconds. Weighs ½ the original regulator and motor assembly. Uses modern cable technology which opens up extra space for speakers, etc.
NOTE: Although the Vader Regulators have more power than the stock units, they are intended to replace properly working (although slow) stock Pantera window regulators and they may not be able to overcome other problems such as out of alignment door frames or window tracks, improper (too tight) window weather-stripping, or faulty wiring."
VADER
Jeff
I saw the Vader window regulator conversion in person when I was at Quella's shop in Castle Rock, Colorado. Very cool - also drops quite a bit of door weight. If I had the extra coin I too would have done the Vader window conversion myself.
However, with the low price of the Ford Taurus conversion I opted to go that route. Both are good options.
Devin
However, with the low price of the Ford Taurus conversion I opted to go that route. Both are good options.
Devin
The Taurus motors are cheap, easy and work better than the originals do.
The motors are easy to get from just about any parts store either rebuilt or new. You don't even need to get them from the junk yard.
The motors are easy to get from just about any parts store either rebuilt or new. You don't even need to get them from the junk yard.
Hi guys i found the problem. It was brushes. They are replaceable. One side had broken and the other was worn out. Not bad for 43 years old. Cheers for your help. I will do a conversion next time No time now as car is going in a show next week