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<blockquote data-quote="berserkdroid" data-source="post: 223328" data-attributes="member: 6929"><p>Ok, so here's an update.</p><p></p><p>Took the rear left motor assembly out (a real pain if the window is up as there are two bolts holding it that must be removed), and opened the thing up.</p><p></p><p>Note: In order to do this you must have the appropriate tools. Maybe I'll post a step-by-step if anyone's interested.</p><p></p><p>Had a look inside the motor and guess what? It was RUSTED! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> </p><p></p><p>Now I'm guessing that is a result of condensation inside the motor housing, which means that it's a design flaw as the whole motor unit was mostly unused and sealed against water. </p><p></p><p><strong>Verdict:</strong> Must be replaced. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p></p><p>Next one, the right rear motor. Rusted, but not as much. Cleaned it, and was happy to see it work. Installed it and...Nothing. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /> </p><p></p><p>What the heck? It worked earlier! So gave it a wallop with a hammer and that made it move, but sluggishly. Even with the window linings lubricated, the motor still couldn't push the window up properly without assistance.</p><p></p><p><strong>Verdict:</strong> Probably have to replace this one as well. :20: </p><p></p><p><strong>Now for the big question</strong> - Does anyone have these motors...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="berserkdroid, post: 223328, member: 6929"] Ok, so here's an update. Took the rear left motor assembly out (a real pain if the window is up as there are two bolts holding it that must be removed), and opened the thing up. Note: In order to do this you must have the appropriate tools. Maybe I'll post a step-by-step if anyone's interested. Had a look inside the motor and guess what? It was RUSTED! :eek: Now I'm guessing that is a result of condensation inside the motor housing, which means that it's a design flaw as the whole motor unit was mostly unused and sealed against water. [B]Verdict:[/B] Must be replaced. :( Next one, the right rear motor. Rusted, but not as much. Cleaned it, and was happy to see it work. Installed it and...Nothing. :confused: What the heck? It worked earlier! So gave it a wallop with a hammer and that made it move, but sluggishly. Even with the window linings lubricated, the motor still couldn't push the window up properly without assistance. [B]Verdict:[/B] Probably have to replace this one as well. :20: [B]Now for the big question[/B] - Does anyone have these motors... [/QUOTE]
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