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Power window motor (1/9)
8/19/08 8:55pm

TMartin
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Crawfordsville, IN - USA

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1976 Stingray Red T-Top

Joined: 9/21/2007
Posts: 6

I removed my window and regulator to repair the gear. Motor was working when I removed it but not working when reinstalled. Is there a simple way to test the motor to see if it is stll good? I seem to be getting power to the connection.

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Power window motor (2/9)
8/19/08 9:12pm

kstyer

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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA

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1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!

Joined: 12/2/2003
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My guess is you lost the ground. Check that first.

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Power window motor (3/9)
8/19/08 10:42pm

tb2k82ce

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Lemon Grove, CA - USA

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1982 C3 Collectors Edition 44000 miles, sat in the sun most of its life, My wife purchased it for me for Father's Day in 2007 from her girlfriend that had it for 19 years. It is on the road again. I'm retired but it is now my daily driver.

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I took an extension cord about 7 feet long put clips on each end. Now I have a setup where I can run a ground to the area I'm checking out and a hot lead directly from the battery.

I did this to check the motor out and make sure that it would go up and down. It works fine so I have a ground problem with my windows. It just makes sure that when you are chasing grounds that is actually what is the problem.

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Power window motor (4/9)
8/20/08 7:34am

TMartin
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Crawfordsville, IN - USA

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1976 Stingray Red T-Top

Joined: 9/21/2007
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How do I check the ground?

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Power window motor (5/9)
8/20/08 9:40pm

kstyer

Find a good ground, not in the door, and use a jumper wire to touch the motor housing, and see if the motor works.

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Power window motor (6/9)
8/28/08 1:39pm

TMartin
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Crawfordsville, IN - USA

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1976 Stingray Red T-Top

Joined: 9/21/2007
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Thank you all for your suggestions. It was a grounding issue. I am happy to say I have the regulator gear repaired, the widow and motor back in place and it all is working. Again Thank You!

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Power window motor (7/9)
8/28/08 2:11pm

ebo

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Holland Patent, NY - USA

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#1 *1980 White, Red interior 14,000 mile #2 *1980 Red, Oyster interior 93,000 miles Resto project car, rebuilt to 383 stroker

Joined: 6/3/2008
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Power window motor (8/9)
8/29/08 2:38am

rraider1
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Woodland, WA - USA

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1977 T-Top,350,Auto Black Ruby Pearl,Steeroids R&P conversion

Joined: 10/14/2003
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Love it when a plan comes together Tongue

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Power window motor (9/9)
8/31/08 10:50am

sgm2004
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Falls Church, VA - USA

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1975, 4 speed, L48, NOW Silver mist, Oxblood inside 2003 50th Av Torch RED little brother to 75

Joined: 3/22/2006
Posts: 232

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sgm20042008-08-31 07:50:29

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