Step by step write up for replacing window motor? (1 Viewer)

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Update

Took her out for a spin today and the driver's window wouldn't budge

All other windows working fine, but all I got from the driver's was a near instant breaker click after hitting auto down, so I'm guessing it's siezed or sumthin

I have yet to open her up, but before I do, is there a separate relay for this window or do they all work on the same one?

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

OK, just pulled the panel and checked for voltage to the motor plug (it's good)

Then tried jumping the motor directly, but it wouldn't budge

Pulled everything out and the motor is toast (armature and brushes all burnt up)

Oh well, it probably was a knock off Denso

 

[greentruck]

Nice use of the 12 volt jump battery. These are so handy for all kinds of things beyond a start, like diagnosis of electrical issues as you've done.

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Just ordered another cheapy w/regulator from FleaBay

Hopefully I have more luck with that

 

[Tools R Us]

Looks like it had water in it?

 

[98 SNAKE EATER]

Looks like it had water in it?

Nope, no water, just burnt to a crisp lol

Just installed this FleaBay cheapie and it seems to be working well

Direct bolt in and it even had the OEM style plug

 

[jpj222]

are these regulators the same for front and back doors?

 

[Mudder68]

Hey guys, I'm having some problems with my motor attached to the regulator assembly. The motor runs fine, I took it apart and cleaned it out (actually works a little faster now) but my main problem is that when I test the motor it only turns clockwise (down) but it will not turn counter clockwise (up). It could be either of these 3 things, the motor itself, the wires, or the master control switch (which I have cleaned out) Any thoughts on what could be the culprit?? Any input is helpful. 1995 Land cruiser.

 

[Cruiserhead05]

Nope, no water, just burnt to a crisp lol

Just installed this FleaBay cheapie and it seems to be working well

Direct bolt in and it even had the OEM style plug

Do you have a link to the one you purchased?

 

[Roastchestnuts]

are these regulators the same for front and back doors?

did you ever get the answer to this?

 

[Rustlers1911]

Any update on this? Are the ebay motors still the ones to buy?

 

[Kernal]

Auto zone or O' reillys sell Dorman brand.

 

[1973Guppie]

So just some tips on this in case it helps anyone. The toyota thread on the screws that hold the door in are a star pattern. When taking the motor out of the door it is hard to see. When you pull the motor prop up the window exactly where it sits (all the way up). Cut some wooden dowels at the right length. Also the dorman motor comes with inserts that are NOT threaded for the stock toyota thread. They are basically blank and you should run the screws into them before install in order to make it easier to come together inside the door. Cheers. Noah

 

[alia176]

Great information gents, thank you all for the effort. I'm on my way to the local junkyard to pull a motor from the list of cars that were shown earlier in the thread.