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Date:         Fri, 24 Dec 2004 15:41:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Scott Grillo <sgrillo@FLYTWA.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Grillo <sgrillo@FLYTWA.NET>
Subject:      Power Window Motor  Was Re: Window Regulator
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Just as an aside for those of you working on the power window regulator problems. One of mine stopped dead cold (fortunately full up). I took everything out and was just about to order a replacement motor. When I checked it out of the car, it budged just a bit. Of course, being frugle, an idea popped up.

I disassebled the motor (two screws if I remember correctly) and took it apart. Found that the lubricant on the shaft had soldified in a gummy mass, which was binding the motor. Cleaned the shaft with emery, relubed with white lith grease (not too much) and reassembled. Low and behold, it worked like a charm.

So.. if your power windows are gradually slowing down, you may be able to salvage the motor by doing the same.


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