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94 mustang coupe 2D power window motor runs but does not move the window up/down. I can manually move the window up/down but not with the motor. Please advise.

Submitted: 606 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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1994 Mustang 2D Coupe 3.8L 3.8L

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We removed the driver side door panel (interior) tested the motor for power and it sounded like it was running. We cannot see inside the door to know for sure since the mechanism is located inside the metal door. The window glass does not move with the up/down button. I can move it manually up/down easily. How does one fix these problems?

Accepted Answer

Hi there!This sounds like a window regulator malfunction.If in fact the motor is working you should not be able to move the window by hand.They are usually cable operated and it's likley a cable has come loose.To repair you have to remove the motor and regulator at the same time.Hope this helps!Thanks

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Expert: carguy1
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Answered: 3/27/2008

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25years experience,certified subaru technician,Nissan factory trained

606 days and 3 hours ago.

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Thank you for the guidance but please tell me:

1. Are the motor and regulator 1 piece?
2. If I undo the bolts accessible opposite the motor will that release the motor and regulator at the same time?
3. Is this a DIY job or should I take it to a body shop?
4. Can the regulator be repaired separately from the motor or will need to replace both motor and regulator?

Posted by carguy1 606 days and 3 hours ago.

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Honestly,it is better for the pros to do.This is a different type,not cable operated.It has a large spring inside and it can release and cut you bad.Also everything has to drilled out.I'm sure you can see rivits in the door.I will send you instructions,however if you go for it be carefull.The motor can be seperated so you can just get the motor or the regulator depending on which you need.

  1. Remove the door trim panel and watershield.

  2. Remove the door belt line inside weatherstripping.

  3. Remove the attaching screws, then the door window glass inner stabilizers.

  4. Remove the door window front upstop bracket attaching screws, then remove the upstop brackets from the door assembly.

  5. Remove the one rivet with a drill, then remove the door belt line outside weatherstripping from the door.

  6. Lower the door window so that you can access the door window channel bracket attaching rivets.

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Fig. 1: Exploded view of the upstop and stabilizer mounting

 

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Fig. 2: Exploded view of the door window glass mounting

 

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Fig. 3: Door window regulator-related component identification - power and manual windows

  • Using a narrow drift punch, hammer out the center pin of each rivet attaching the door window glass to the door window channel bracket. Then, using a 1/4 inch drill bit, ream out the remainder of the rivet.

  • Tip the front of the door glass down to clear the door filler, then remove the window glass by sliding it up and out of the door assembly.

  • If equipped with power windows, disengage the window regulator wiring from the motor.

  • Remove the regulator equalizer arm bracket

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    1. Remove the four rivets attaching the window regulator to the inner door panel, by using a narrow drift punch to hammer out the center pin of each rivet. Then, use a 1/4 inch drill bit to ream out the remainder of the rivet.

    2. Remove the door regulator from the access hole.

    To install:

    1. Position the regulator against the inner door panel by installing it through the access hole, then install two 1/4 in. blind rivets or two 1/4-20x1/2 in. hex head bolts with two nuts and washers to secure the regulator to the inner door panel. If using nuts and bolts, tighten them to 90-122 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).

    2. On models equipped with power windows, reattach the regulator wiring harness connector to the motor.

    3. Position the window glass to the door window regulator, then install two 1/4 in. blind rivets or two 1/4-20x1/2 in. hex head bolts with two nuts and washers to secure the glass to the window regulator. If using nuts and bolts, tighten them to 90-122 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).

    4. Loosely install the door window glass inner stabilizers and upstops.

    5. Adjust the window glass as follows:

      1. Close the door.

      2. Loosen the door window stop bracket nuts.

      3. Raise the door window to the proper height, then tighten the window stop bracket nuts to 88-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).

    6. Install the belt line weatherstripping.

    7. Cycle the door window glass to check for proper operation.

    8. When the door window glass cycles properly, tighten the stabilizer retaining screws to 88-124 inch lbs. (10-14 Nm).

    9. Install the door watershield and trim panel.

  • 606 days and 3 hours ago.

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    Ok, please send the instructions. I will let a pro handle this one. It is way beyond my abilities. Thanks for the insight. Now I will not be so skeptical at the estimates I receive...
    Thank you.

    Posted by carguy1 606 days and 3 hours ago.

    Answer

    The instructions are on my previous post.

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