[DeTomaso] window motor replacement suggestions

Mike Drew MikeLDrew at aol.com
Tue Sep 5 16:41:19 EDT 2017


Mark,

The ammeter tells all. If you have an intermittent switch failure, it won't deflect when the switch fails to make contact, and will deflect when it does. 

If the ammeter deflects in time with your switch jiggling, it's a mechanical (gear) issue. If the ammeter only moves sometimes when actuating the switch, it's a switch issue. 

Bosch switches never fail, stock switches all fail eventually. New 'stock' switches have been known to fail right out of the box, and those that don't have been known to fail when only a year or two old.

Mike

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> On Sep 5, 2017, at 15:33, Mark Peterson <petersonmr06 at yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> et al
> 
> Same church different pew. The passenger window will gown but fails to go up. After playing with the switch I can eventually get it back. Switch, wiring or motor? Thanks Mark 1789
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Drew via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
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> Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2017 12:25:06 
> To: Larry Stock<larrys at panteraparts.com>
> Reply-To: Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.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
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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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