Power windows... Plz help

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

I have searched and couldnt find a good answer therefore I'm asking...

I have base model '89 Fastback and I really need power windows...

If I wanted to add power windows, would it be easier to try to get 2 doors out of a 240sx that already had power windows or buy the parts and add it to the door i have already? If I wanted to add the parts to make mine use power windows, what parts would I need for the conversion? Thanx in advance

Post by **b240** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

you could probally get them from a junkyard...

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

well the junkyard around my house seems like they have no idea what nissan 240sx is...

Post by **yellow_jacket** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

You will need the motors, regulators, wiring, switches, and door panels. I would also check to make sure that your wiring harness has wiring running to the doors to power the windows.

Given all of the parts you need to do it, it may be cheaper to buy the entire door. Doors are usually pretty expensive though($150 and up).

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

$150 for both side? and is that from the junk yard? or dealer price

Post by **yellow_jacket** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

No, it is usually $150 per door to buy the doors. That is junk yard price. Too bad you don't live in GA, I know where quite a few of these cars are sitting in yards.

Post by **b240** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

i got a door shell for like 160 at a junkyard , only a shell though

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

wow.. so expensive

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

i reallt cant stand to having to roll it down with my hand... so embrassing haha

fok.... im so dumb for rushing into buying the 240sx that i just took one of the first ones i found.... and it was without power options..

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

oh and how much would it be if i was going to buy the parts separately?

Post by **yellow_jacket** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

My guess is about $100, maybe a little more. Probably about 50 for the motor and regulator, 25 for the door panel, 15 for the switch. Plus any little miscellaneous stuff. This is per door of course

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

how difficult is it to convert it? or is it not worth all that trouble? just take it to a shop?

Post by **89sxRCR** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

WTF dont do it!!! I have power windows on my 89 and let me tell you... manuals are better. Sure its nice to lower the passenger side window with the push of a button, but the regulators CAN, WILL (and did with me) die on you. The cost of repairing these is considerably high. Ive found myself wishing for manuals a lot of times... especially since the window i had the regulator replaced in is slowing down again raising or lifting...trust me and save yourself a lot of peace of mind! :p

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

89sxRCR wrote:WTF dont do it!!! I have power windows on my 89 and let me tell you... manuals are better. Sure its nice to lower the passenger side window with the push of a button, but the regulators CAN, WILL (and did with me) die on you. The cost of repairing these is considerably high. Ive found myself wishing for manuals a lot of times... especially since the window i had the regulator replaced in is slowing down again raising or lifting...trust me and save yourself a lot of peace of mind! :p

but its so embrassing having to roll the window down with my hand... how can i pick up chicks like that?

haha but seriously, manual windows sux0rs... im always constantly rolling the windows up and down depends on when and where i drive so i cant always reach to the other side to roll the passengerside down....

Post by **89sxRCR** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

hey if its worth it to you, go for it. However i wish i had manuals, for the money. Its going to first off:~cost a a$$ load to install and find working parts

~cost a a$$ load to fix when something breaks...im reluctant to even post how much it cost me for ONE godam window

~when they break, u dont really have much of an option to fix or not to fix. Power windows rarely break in the UP position.

I can see the chick thing tho...unless you already have a gf. Then that forearm exercise u make her do every time she wants the window down might come in handy

edit: oh i got to be very familiar with the internal workings of the power windows...installation by your self would be next to impossible, without a plethora of specialized (see miniturized) tools. Its packed like a can of sardines in that door, and the pulley cable is a ****ing ***** to hook up right

Post by **Just another 240** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

haha kaioshin, i feel u man, i have a base model too.But i'm picking up a crash 240 in a few days and i'm gonna swap over the POWER window(doors) and the POWER mirror, i might even switch the hatch cause it have a wiper arm. hehe

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

hey justanother240 will that car have a good passenger side front fender..? mine got dented.. if it does i will buy it from you and also the passenger side headlight... well not the WHOLE headlight but just that black plastic thingy that goes around the headlight.... I hope you know what im talking about....

Post by **Just another 240** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

sorry dude, i need that fender too..and for the plastic piece i'll see if i need it (cause i'm missing one side too,4got which side) if not i'll sell it to u.

Post by **Kaioshin1982** » Wed Apr 30, 2003 4:34 pm

thanx dude

I hope you need the driver side

cuz I need the passengerside one

Power windows... Plz help

Power windows... Plz help

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