Window motors working barely (1 Viewer)

[SouthALcruiser]

Three of my four window motors barely operate. One is completely dead.

I’ve heard it can be difficult to change out. Is there anything you can do to help the original motors operate, or are they dead when they’re dead.

Thanks

 

[LockedCollector]

A reference that can help Got Slow Windows? Here's the Fix. - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/got-slow-windows-heres-the-fix.840926/page-5

 

[Kernal]

See link above

Search " slow windows" in this forum, been discussed a lot (click on Search button upper right)

Bottom-line: Cleaning and lubricating the rubber that the glass moves in ("glass runs") may help for awhile but seeing that the original window lift motors are all ~ 30 years old they often need to be replaced as they get weak (or just die) with age. The symptoms get worse in cold weather. Occasionally a small plastic wheel or slider on the regulater (arms) can fall apart or out of the track which may be fixable. New regulators (OEM or aftermarket) are still available. Sometimes a defective door window switch needs to be replaced.

OEM motors are best but if money is tight DORMAN aftermarket motors do work. IME you may have to swap the electrical connector from the old
OEM motor over to the aftermarket replacement. The DORMAN motors also may not be as fast or as quiet as new OEM parts but IME you don't notice it after awhile. FWIW

 

[Malleus]

There is nothing difficult about replacing the window motors. Download the service manual from the Resources forum, if you don't already have it. If you can change your own oil and your own flat tires, you can do this.

Definitely use Toyota replacements; Dorman motors won't last.

 

[ITRJ]

Oem motors are Denso but rockauto sells Aisin motor/regulator combo for about $100 CAD. I replaced both front on mine. Still slow due to old window runs.

 

[Kernal]

The price on RockAuto for the AISIN combo (RPAT-035, RPAT-036) is ~70 US each (motor-regulator combo) for the front doors. I have both of these in my parts stash for when the Dorman motors die

1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.5L L6 Window Regulator | Shop Now at RockAuto

Interior Parts and More for Your 1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

www.rockauto.com

More Information for AISIN RPT029

 

[CruiserDave]

Change the windows runs regardless. It made my windows from needing a helping hand in winter to working normally. Money spent and no need to mess with the motors. Changed belt trim at the same time since my was cracked and peeling.

 

[Malleus]

The price on RockAuto for the AISIN combo is even less, ~$35 US each (motor-regulator combo) for the front doors. I have both of these in my parts stash for
when the Dorman motors die

1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 4.5L L6 Window Regulator | Shop Now at RockAuto

Interior Parts and More for Your 1995 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER at Reliably Low Prices. Fast Online Catalog. DIY-Easy. Your Choice of Quality. Full Manufacturer Warranty.

www.rockauto.com

More Information for AISIN RPT029

FWIW, that price is the regulator only. The combined motor/regulator is $72. Still not bad for near-OEM.

 

[chappysfj40]

wow just looked at rock auto. shocked...

way cheaper than i have seen in a long time. i thought they were pushing 50 plus earlier for the cheap ones. hmmmm....

 

[Kernal]

Corrected it. Forgot my own post from 2022:

'96 Window Motor suggestions? Mine keep fizzling out.

The window motors all slowed way down in the last several years so I replaced all 4 of them with rebuilt motors and I replaced all the rubber. The new rubber still seems stiff and is probably over-taxing the motors.... and the replacement motors suck! Two have died already with the windows...

forum.ih8mud.com

It was the rear door lock actuators (DLT-088, DLT-089) that were about ~$35 each (now $39).

FWIW

 

[Marvelicious]

I wouldn't ignore the regulator itself. New motors and runs CAN fix the problem, but the regulators wear out as well. My fronts both were quite sloppy.

 

[alia176]

Just curious, the motor is the actual issue here from what I'm seeing. The regulator (metal pieces) simply need to be cleaned/lubed vs replacing with chinese junk, no? What's there to wear out, perhaps the plastic wheels? If they aren't wobbly, wouldn't a cleaning/lubing take care of it?

In the screenshot above, I don't see an Aisin motor but maybe it's under a different name? Supposedly Dorman will die in short order! Maybe just purchase the most expensive motor and that means higher quality?

 

[Malleus]

There are plastic bushings in the regulator mechanism; those wear, IME. If they are not noticeably worn, lube is all I've ever seen required. I don't know if a more expensive motor is necessarily better, but OEM motors are, IME, better than Dorman replacements.

New window runs make a difference. They are well worth the cost.