HOW TO: install power window motor

**ninobrn99** · 12-13-2005, 07:26 PM

theres gonna come a time for each and everyone of us when we need to do the swap. its pretty simple..

http://shbox.com/page/windowmotor.html

Nino

**ANUTT1** · 12-22-2005, 05:56 AM

I did the same thing, it only took about 90 minutes to complete. Billy Graham auto salvage sells these motors new for $50 bucks shipped to your door UPS overnight.Thier number is 205-668-1169. He will send you all kinds of performance catalogs and a calculator to boot. Great place for f-body parts new and used.

**Danger731** · 01-13-2006, 08:34 PM

AWSOME STICKY, I did both already but still needed a refresher for the second time around

**Tony180a** · 01-14-2006, 03:26 PM

I have replaced the power windows in both doors 3 times. I complained to GM and they reimbursed me $934. That is one crappy vendor that makes this part !

revmeup · 02-02-2006, 07:39 PM

Does anyone know if a radio from a 97 will fit in a 94 with no problems?

**jmhvenom** · 02-14-2006, 07:57 AM

I have heard of people having better luck with the Autozone motor.

99TA · 02-15-2006, 09:06 AM

I put in the autozone motor and no problems since.

**Judge Smales** · 02-17-2006, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by 99TA

I put in the autozone motor and no problems since.

Does the Autozone motor seem any stronger or faster than the stock one?

**Joe K. 99 Zeee!!** · 03-13-2006, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Judge Smales

Does the Autozone motor seem any stronger or faster than the stock one?

No personal experience, but it might at least have a good warranty! Could save you some money down the line.

**TwistedSS** · 03-14-2006, 12:09 PM

mine just died today...gonna replace it tonight with an AutoZone replacement...I guess GM decided they wanted to screw me; they want 164.73 for it.

**Danger731** · 03-14-2006, 12:18 PM

You can either get a 2 year warranty one or pay 5 bucks extra for the lifetime.

**cobrahunter** · 05-17-2006, 02:36 PM

I've noticed lately that the passenger side window is taking longer to go up. Not very familiar with this problem. When I called GM, they said that it could be either the motor $154 (????), or the "regulator" $175. Any thoughts? I've seen the link for replacing the motor yourself, but I really don't want to be drilling all kinds of holes in the door panel, and I'm not sure if it's actually the motor that's messed up.

**2001NBMZ28** · 05-17-2006, 03:41 PM

If it stops, goes up an inch or two, stops, goes up an inch or two etc. needing time in between it's the motor. Bet the $154 was just for the motor and not the install. It's a common problem, you might find out after removing the panel the motor was replaced before and no drilling will be required.

**cobrahunter** · 05-17-2006, 05:51 PM

I hope so. Thanks for the info.

**RMR JAM** · 05-18-2006, 05:21 AM

I've done my drivers door, and drilling the holes WAS a little unnerving. But it was really pretty simple. I plan on doing the passenger door soon as it is slow. I'd definately reccomend doing it to save over $150. And the autozone LT warr. motor works great.

**toothmaker** · 05-18-2006, 07:34 PM

I just repaced mine today. It was very easy as the holes were already drilled from as previous owner. It took less than a half hour. The link above was great. I went with a GM motor...cost me $150 bucks...Ouch!!!

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**BeaupreFan** · 05-22-2006, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by toothmaker

I just repaced mine today. It was very easy as the holes were already drilled from as previous owner. It took less than a half hour. The link above was great. I went with a GM motor...cost me $150 bucks...Ouch!!!

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Next time (There will be a next time, I promise) check out Ebay, they're a third of that, brand new.

**toothmaker** · 05-23-2006, 07:06 AM

Thanks for the heads up!!!

**steffs ws6** · 05-23-2006, 05:17 PM

We are going to replace mine tonight!! Went out about a month ago! Bought mine on Ebay but once we took off the door panel was not to sure what to do next? Thanks for the help!

**JEB99TA** · 05-26-2006, 03:34 AM

Originally Posted by 2001NBMZ28

If it stops, goes up an inch or two, stops, goes up an inch or two etc. needing time in between it's the motor. Bet the $154 was just for the motor and not the install. It's a common problem, you might find out after removing the panel the motor was replaced before and no drilling will be required.

I'll be replacing mine with an Autozone motor tomorrow morning. I'll post up and verify it fixed the problem ... sounds right on the money. I have never heard of anyone replacing the regulator. Maybe if it just slowly rolls up without stopping.

They oughta' start putting self-adjusting brakes on the windows so everytime you roll it down, it's adjusts itself ...

I know that's really not funny