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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Repair Question


Topics covered: Window, Tv, Dealer.
Mileage: 218,000 miles.

Asked on March 12, 2012

Window wont roll down

I think i found the problem, here is the window motor, there are supposed to be 2 metal wires attached to it but one of them is off and it does not look repairable, the one im talkin about is the one on the left at the top of the motor that is not connected to it.

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Replied on March 12, 2012

I see what looks like a black single conductor waterproof rubber connector just above what looks like a screw hole. It looks like it should plug in opposite the identical connector on the motor assembly.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on March 13, 2012

the picture is backwards my mistake, the two that connect at the top of the motor are actually one cable wire that loops around on the inside and the cable broke apart so is that why my window dont move along with the motor.

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Replied on March 13, 2012

You should have 2 wires, one to cause the window to go up and the other to reverse polarity and roll the window down.

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on March 13, 2012

I just looked it over, there is two of them but one of them has broke.

Tiny Response from importtuner
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Replied on March 13, 2012

Can you splice it?

Tiny Answered by rivermikerat (expert)
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Replied on March 13, 2012

what do u mean by splice it.

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Replied on March 28, 2012

Can i buy a new cable for it or do i have to buy a whole new window regulator and motor assembly.

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Replied on March 29, 2012

That I don't know. I would call either a junkyard or a dealer and find out what will work, then go get one from a pick yourself lot.

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