cleaning up the power window motors

[3Q Jay]

anyone done this? i just changed out the regulator with a brand new one, and it didn't make any difference [raises slow]. on the motor, looks like the electrical part separates from the gear part with 2x #1 phillips. i chikened out taking the motor apart as i didn't have a spare laying around, was afraid they might not reassemble, as the 'electrical part' seems all one piece.

$218 wholesale!! yikes. I've had good success in the past cleaning armature and brushes, lubing everything, etc.

just wondering if anyone has any tips.

[elwesso]

Ive never done that, but have you tried jumping the motor directly with 12v or something... Maybe voltage loss after the LCU or something?

[squeefoo]

Try spraying the window channels with silicone, give them a real good shot all the way up and down. (Try to find a can that lists the ingredients as = silicone, propellant. W/O "petroleum distillates" =oil) ) Esp. if you've got the panel off...

You might lube the cable too with synthetic grease where it wraps around the pivots. I did the above and they scream -never took the motors apart since this did the trick.

Motors usually fail when they work too hard for too long.

[tkd_q45]

Would WD 40 count?

[squeefoo]

Would WD 40 count?

Nope. I try to find the silicone with the least amount of ingredients, usually oil and plastic/rubber don't do well together for long.

While I realize that silicone is a petroleum derivative, if the can says it I don't buy it. The best stuff just says: silicone, propellant... or silicone, propane.

I also discovered that if the window sticks in the top channel at all, it can lead to a broken regulator assembly. I rubbed pure silicone grease all along the top channel with my finger, then wiped it with a rag to remove the excess and keep the grease from getting all over the place. (Like on your shirt/arm/jacket when you hand over the money for some greezy fast food)

[3Q Jay]

good suggestion, but the lube didn't cure. goes down real sweet and smooth [like a new car]. going up is labor, but pretty uniform [doesn't change speed in certain spots].

[FarFetched]

When window goes up, do you hear change in motor pitch (sound)?From looks of it it is a cable system(FSM Y33). So, it is possible that there is wear on cables/guides. Try adjusting guide rail. I know it is major PITA to do such work, but you will get rewarded with good results!I know from Chrysler experience when cables get fryed it will caues slow/inop situation!Hope it helps!

[squeefoo]

good suggestion, but the lube didn't cure. goes down real sweet and smooth [like a new car]. going up is labor, but pretty uniform [doesn't change speed in certain spots].

Sounds like the up side of the switch is dirty/burnt to me then. Did you amprobe the circuit??

I took apart the window motor in my Jeep and clocked it wrong, and now the switch works opposite. but that one was slow both ways.

[vishesh]

You can take the motor apart, but make sure you don't turn the square gear head (attached to the motor) otherwise it won't line up when you're trying to re-attach the two...you can't rotate the other piece to match because it is a worm gear and you would need God's biceps to turn a worm gear at a right angle.