Date:         Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:11:05 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: power window issues, like, in a lot of pieces
Comments: To: Matthew <mpteleski@yahoo.com>
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On 9/5/06, Matthew <mpteleski@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> picked up a 90 carat. the driver's side is pulled
> apart and the window won't stay up w/o a 2x4.
> literally. iut was a power window. is there a good
> place to start troubleshooting this. how do I know if
> the motor is any good? what else is there besides the
> motor and switch to run it?
> thanks
> matthew
> a few 86 syncros
> a 72, 82, and 90



First step might be to check to make sure the window is still connected to
the channel. Do you hear the motor running or attempting to do so when you
try the switch?  Most power window failures are due to broken wires inside
the rubber boot at the door hinge.

BenT