[DeTomaso] window motor replacement suggestions

[Charles McCall]

Mike and Larry - re-read the description of the problem. The window needed a little help to start lifting, and then closed. This implies that the switch and gear are fine, but the motor is tired, or the alignment is off and it has to work too hard, or...

Anyway, doesn't sound like swapping the switch or gear will solve his problem - sounds like either a more powerful motor or playing with the alignment of the tracks (which is a pain) could help 

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From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Mike Drew via DeTomaso
Sent: martes, 5 de septiembre de 2017 19:25
To: Larry Stock <larrys at panteraparts.com>
Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] window motor replacement suggestions

Cliff,

Larry is right, sort of, but he wants you to work way too hard to troubleshoot the problem. 

Any time you actuate the windows with the key on but engine not running, the ammeter will deflect when you actuate the switch. 

So, if you hit the switch and the window doesn't move and the ammeter doesn't deflect, you have a switch or wiring problem. If you have the stock switches, they are junk and should be replaced with similar-looking quality Bosch switches. 

If the ammeter does deflect, you don't have an electrical problem, the issue is mechanical. If you have the stock plastic gear, likely it's broken. 

Mike

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> On Sep 5, 2017, at 09:06, Larry Stock <larrys at panteraparts.com> wrote:
> 
> It might just be the switch. You can reverse the switches to see if the
> issues moves with the switch or not. If it doesn¹t then a $44 Brass
> replacement window regulator gear might be all you need. You can get those
> here with me.
> Larry Stock @ Pantera Parts Connection
> 
> On 9/5/17, 5:38 AM, "DeTomaso on behalf of Panteratime via DeTomaso"
> <detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com on behalf of
> detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
> 
>>  Folks,
>> 
>>  Hope all had a great labor day!!    I finally had time to take that red
>>  car I have in my garage out for a run this summer  (been motorcycle
>>  season)   I noticed the passenger side window need a "tug" to start it
>>  to close.    Glad I only partial retracted it!!   I remember years ago
>>  someone mentioning ) Ford Windstar motor to replace original?    Can
>>  anyone provide process and/or suggestion on replacement part for window
>>  motor.   Thank you!!
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