Coworker has a 2004 accord in decent shape - needs help, figured I'd ask you guys

dmhenderson · 05-29-2013, 02:36 PM

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.

Z Stig · 05-29-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

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.

dmhenderson · 05-29-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Stig

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.

05-29-2013, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 28	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. __________________

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