1994 Mercury Cougar Repair Question
Passenger Power Window Doesn't Raise or Lower
Asked by MStrawderAnswer
i would replace the motor and regulator together. they are not that much and the window will work better.
Roy
Not currently an option unfortunately and I need to get this window operable as I'm still working on the a/c and it's quite hot here during the day. I've seen several kits to replace the bushings and drive gear for the motor for about 1/2 the cost of a new motor. Hence my question as to whether it's possible for the motor to fail under load, but work otherwise. Again, the regulator itself holds the window stable in whatever position it's in, but it won't raise or lower electronically.
yes, it can fail under a load but usually the bushings in the motor goes bad and the brushes also break from all the movement.
did you try as used unit??
Roy
I removed the motor again and holding the drive gear with a rag applied power and sure enough, the gear stayed stationary, but the motor was still going internally. So I figure something within the motor must be bad such as a bushing. Kit to fix it was around $30, but a new motor was around $40. I opted for the new motor and now the window works great.
good for you. smart move
Roy