Well, I think my girlfriends window motor is dying in her car. The window goes up real slow, and sometimes even stops. If you wait a couple seconds and try again it will inch its way up or down. I think I have to purchase a new window motor, but my question for you guys is...
1) how hard is this to install ( i am pretty good with electronics, car stereos, removing dashes, etc.)
2) what exactly do i need to purchase, and are there any really good web sites for this type of thing?
It is pretty easy to replace a honda window motor. First thing you need to do is remove the door panel. Then there will be two clips that hold the window to the regulator, on 10mm bolt on each clip. Remove the window and set it aside. Then there are around 5 10mm bolts holding the power window assembly to the door, remove them and take the assembly out of the door from the bottom, you also have to disconnect the wiring going to the motor. Then there are a couple of bolts holding the motor to the assembly, just remove the bolts and take the motor off. Be careful to alight the teeth when you put the motor back on to the assembly, the teeth will chip really easy. Then just work backwards to put back together. Parts are usually pretty cheap through honda, at least cheaper the checker or autozone. If you need any other info then I would suggest on buying a chiltons or a haynes manual for your vehicle, I would get one anyways. I have had to do this on my civic and it only took about half an hour to do and was pretty easy.
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have you tried lubricating the tracks it will help alittle but a new motor is in the future.
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thanks for the info guys... i did try loobing the motor tracks after opening up the door. it helped, but it sure is on its way to the graveyard. one last question...
auex, how much did you pay for your motor for the civic? i just ask because my civic motor is showing signs of old age. :(
thanks again!
oh... and one more thing...
which is better: chiltons or haynes ?