Intermittant driver's window
#1
Intermittant driver's window
About once a week the window doesn't move, up or down. When I press the switch I hear a clicking in the door, but nothing happens. a good whack on the armrest or slam of the door and the window motor energizes and the window drops a few inches, and then it's good to go for several more days. Before I pull the door panel, is there anything in particular I should look for? I know it could be anything from motor brushes to loose connectors, but is there anything in particular I should know to cut down on the troubleshooting time?
Thanks for any advice/input.
Thanks for any advice/input.
#3
The window regulators are known to fail. So, this might be the problem.
This link to changing the rear window regulator should help check out if it is or not the problem with your car.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ics-faq-57126/
If you need a new one. The link below may be cheaper with airfreight than buying in Australia from Jaguar.
Front Power Window Regulator w Motor Passenger Side Right RH for 00 02 LS s Type | eBay
This link to changing the rear window regulator should help check out if it is or not the problem with your car.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ics-faq-57126/
If you need a new one. The link below may be cheaper with airfreight than buying in Australia from Jaguar.
Front Power Window Regulator w Motor Passenger Side Right RH for 00 02 LS s Type | eBay
#4
Does it make any sounds going up or down?
As posted above I would put replace the window regulator on your repair list. It's a very minor and easy repair. Some people can do the entire thing in less than 30 minutes.
You are lucky because the Gen I cars use the same front window regulator as the Lincoln LS. So the entire regulator is only about $60-$90 on EBay and Amazon.
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As posted above I would put replace the window regulator on your repair list. It's a very minor and easy repair. Some people can do the entire thing in less than 30 minutes.
You are lucky because the Gen I cars use the same front window regulator as the Lincoln LS. So the entire regulator is only about $60-$90 on EBay and Amazon.
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#5
Normally it's fine, no noises or problems. It really just seems like an electrical issue. the clicking is a relay in the door, but the motor just doesn't respond. Vibration fixes it. I guess I'll have to pour over the electrical and service manuals to get an understanding of how it all works.
#7
Your symptoms are synonymous with a broken wire at the door-to-cabin transition but in my case it affected all four windows, not just the driver's. Check if your others work when the driver's is on the fritz. Also, that's a good place to look if the problem gets progressively worse and one fine day the window quits working altogether.
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#8
Your symptoms are synonymous with a broken wire at the door-to-cabin transition but in my case it affected all four windows, not just the driver's. Check if your others work when the driver's is on the fritz. Also, that's a good place to look if the problem gets progressively worse and one fine day the window quits working altogether.
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#10
I had some time today and so decided to check out the motor issue further. The motor was otherwise in good condition, but the brushes pretty much gone. Unexpectedly, the motor does come apart very easily, and replacing the brushes would be a snap. So I modified the brush holder a bit to give me a few dozen more cycles on the nubs end of the brushes, cleaned up the commutator, greased the shaft and ordered generic replacement brushes off ebay for 5 bucks. I suppose most guys would just swap the motor, but I prefer repairing things as much as possible, and pulling this motor is very easy.
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