Replace Power window motor

[MTmace]

I have removed every screw I could find. Now the motor is only connected by the wire.

How can I remove the motor from the wire so I can replace it?

 

 

MTmace

[99-2door]

You're gonna have to give us a little info to go on. Model, year?

[MTmace]

Sorry, I guess that would help.

2000 silverado 2500.

 

 

MTmace

[MTmace]

So no one knows how to replace the power window motor?

 

MTmace

[MemphisDoug]

You can't replace just the motor. You have to replace the whole window regulator assembly that is bolted inside the door and clamped to the window glass. Has your lift wire frayed/broken or does your motor no longer run? In either case, you replace the entire regulator.

[MemphisDoug]

I am assuming the wire you are speaking of is the window lift wire and not an electrical wire to the motor.

[MTmace]

Yes, it is the lift cable and not the electrical wire.

So you are saying that I need to replace the cable, frame and motor?

The cable seems fine and still is attached to the regulator. The problem is the window will try and go down or up but it will only move about an inch in either direction. I try and force it up with my hands and I can't hardly move it. So it is either binding or the motor is giving out.

 

MTmace

[GnatGoSplat]

I think it is binding. You will need to replace the entire assembly.

I think the only place you'll be able to get the motor by itself is on Ebay.

[MTmace]

I took the regulator apart and it did seem like the cables were binding.

Is there anyway someone can unbind those cables? It seems like if everything else work one can just unbind the cables.

I am going to give that a shot tonight.

 

 

MTmace

[splat10]

I took the regulator apart and it did seem like the cables were binding.

Is there anyway someone can unbind those cables? It seems like if everything else work one can just unbind the cables.

I am going to give that a shot tonight.

 

 

MTmace

 

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did you get it fixed or end up replacing the whole thing? I've got to tackle the same job this weekend. It got stuck this winter. I know the motor's trying to do something becuase it's drawing a ton of amps when i push the button (lights dim, fans slow down, etc). Not good.