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Z Stig 05-29-2013 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2338189)
One other question - she has an issue with her driver's side window. Very likely the motor but it could just be the regulator.

I took a look at it and it seemed fine but she said sometimes it "just doesn't work" and she has to keep hammering the button to get it to work.

Even I can install a window motor. Any chance it could be something else? Her mechanic wants to charge her a fee to "diagnose" and to add insult to injury, they won't let her source her own parts. I'm afraid if I install a new motor and it turns out to be a short somewhere, she'd end up getting screwed.
Were you able to pull the door panel off and check out the wiring connected to the switch itself? If it is a short, it could be as easy as replacing the connector. Some of the parts store staff will actually have some good insight and possibly be willing to help her diagnose the problem as well.

eastwest2300 05-29-2013 02:41 PM
Good luck installing a window motor, its not as easy as it seems, every car is different..

Chuck33079 05-29-2013 02:41 PM
The fact it works intermittently makes me think it's a switch or wiring issue, rather than the motor.

dmhenderson 05-29-2013 02:42 PM
Problem is that I have no idea how to shoot it down to the trouble and I don't want her buying parts she doesn't need. Could be the switch, motor or regulator or a short somewhere between the switch and the motor. I suppose she could return what we don't use...

Chuck33079 05-29-2013 02:44 PM
Check the wires and grease the connections. Rule out the stuff that's free to fix. Then, the amount of effort you should put in to this is directly related to how hot she is.

eastwest2300 05-29-2013 02:45 PM
make out a list of possible problems, and check each one.

eastwest2300 05-29-2013 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2338217)
Check the wires and grease the connections. Rule out the stuff that's free to fix. Then, the amount of effort you should put in to this is directly related to how hot she is.
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dmhenderson 05-29-2013 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Z Stig (Post 2338202)
Were you able to pull the door panel off and check out the wiring connected to the switch itself? If it is a short, it could be as easy as replacing the connector. Some of the parts store staff will actually have some good insight and possibly be willing to help her diagnose the problem as well.
Haven't done this yet but this is a good idea. I think I'll start here. Thanks for the advice.

MyKindaGuise 05-29-2013 03:04 PM
Plastidip her bumper!

eastwest2300 05-29-2013 03:08 PM
She could always take it to D&V, I hear they do really good work.

sixpax 05-29-2013 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MyKindaGuise (Post 2338263)
Plastidip her bumper!
Not a bad idea actually ... for that matter look into plasti-dipping the whole car ... or a combo of plasti-dip and vinyl wrap it. Be way cheaper than even a cheap maaco paint job.


:tup:

Cmike2780 05-29-2013 03:25 PM
I say save the money and leave the cosmetic stuff as is. Fix the mechanical stuff and the car will last a few more years. She can use that cash towards a new car the longer she keeps this one. These cars also hold value pretty well. We're talking about a Honda Accord here, not some classic that history would miss. The motors on these things are near bulletproof and last a really long time if maintained properly. I guarantee upgrading brakes, tires, etc..etc... will be far more beneficial to her wallet than a shiny new hood and bumper.

gomer_110 05-29-2013 03:30 PM
Had a similar problem with a window on the Saturn I drove in high school. Ended up being a dead spot in the motor winding. Her banging on the switch probably jars the motor just enough to get it off the dead spot.

SouthArk370Z 05-29-2013 04:15 PM
A cheap multimeter and a schematic/diagram will allow you to troubleshoot the problem (if you know very much about automotive electrical, you may not need the schematic). Going by the symptoms, I'm guessing it's the switch or the connector that plugs into the switch.

dmhenderson 05-30-2013 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by eastwest2300 (Post 2338275)
She could always take it to D&V, I hear they do really good work.
She's not looking to pay anywhere near what they'd charge her.


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