1993 SC-2 Power Window Won't Close

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by MPost, Jun 9, 2005.

  1. MPost

    MPost Guest

    I have a 1993 SC-2 with power windows. Just recently, my passenger's side
    window started closing slowly (it seems fine when opening) and then totally
    refused to close today. For now, I just want to get the window closed so
    that I don't get soaked in the rain and will fix it correctly eventually.
    Any suggestions for both the short and long term fixes (beyond the plastic
    bag and duct tape method)?
     
    MPost, Jun 9, 2005
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  2. MPost

    Lane Guest

    Short term - remove the outer door panel (mostly torx fasteners, and easy
    with any Haynes/Chilton manual guiding you) and check the motor's connector
    for power. If no power, add a jumper temporarily to get it power and force
    it to the up position and troubleshoot the electrical system further (I'm
    assuming you checked all the fuses and relays already).

    Long term - fix the electrical, or replace the motor/regulator assembly
    which is most likely the problem. I may have a motor/regulator assembly in
    my parts bin that I'd send you for cheap if you don't mind buying used. If
    you're interested, drop me an e-mail at the address below. There's a lot of
    other parts for sale on my website as well.

    Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
     
    Lane, Jun 9, 2005
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  3. MPost

    MPost Guest

    Lane,

    Thanks for the info and the offer. I may take you up on the motor/regulator.
    Let me do some exploratory surgery first and see what's going on.

    I'm pretty sure it's not a fuse/relay since I can still get the window to go
    further down, but just can't get it to go up.

     
    MPost, Jun 9, 2005
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    Semi Head Guest

    don't know if this helps, my 95 SC-2 window open/close problem
    turned-out to be the window switch, not the motor.

    S_H
     
    Semi Head, Jun 14, 2005
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    James1549 Guest

    Just today I replaced the window motor/regulator in my driver door on
    my '92 SL2. The window would go up about 6 inches and then stop. A few
    minutes later it would go up another 6 inches and so on. But if I
    pushed up the window while someone else pushed the button, I could get
    it to go all the way up.

    Once you get the outer door skin off, it is amazing how easy it is to
    work inside the door compared to a typical car.

    Look here: http://current.net/james1549/anythingoes/SATURN.jpg

    The new window motor/regulator assembly was $85 at Saturn. It is a "new
    and improved" design, so the entire assembly must be replaced as one.

    Be sure to have this tool in hand before you start.
    http://current.net/james1549/anythingoes/OTC7827.jpg.
    Without it, it is nearly impossible to do the job. I had to borrow it.

     
    James1549, Jun 18, 2005
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    user Guest

    What does the tool do and where about is it applied? Just
    curious, as that seems to be a tool I've never seen in the
    general auto repair places. Can't get by with a couple crossed
    rods or pins?
     
    user, Jun 18, 2005
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  7. MPost

    Lane Guest

    The tool removes the special large-headed screw fasteners which connect the
    bottom of the window to the regulator assembly. I have been able remove
    several with a lot of penetrant, a good needlenose pliers, and a visegrips.
    It wasn't fun, but it is possible without the tool.

    Lane [ lane (at) evilplastic.com ]
     
    Lane, Jun 19, 2005
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    user Guest

    After reading this, I think I'm hoping I won't ever have to end
    up doing this one for awhile! Thanks for the info.......
     
    user, Jun 19, 2005
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  9. MPost

    James1549 Guest

    Sorry but I bent 4 drift punches trying what you said. Vice grips &
    channel locks both together wouldn't touch it. Mine had lock-tight on
    the threads and were so tight that even with the socket, I thought I
    may break the glass. That tool was the only thing that would work on
    mine, I know I spent an evening stuck because of those nuts.

    James
     
    James1549, Jun 21, 2005
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  10. MPost

    James1549 Guest

    And another thing that will help your window motors last longer... Use
    spray silicone with a straw and spray the heck out of your window felt
    tracks. Let the silicone run down the felt track to where it is not
    exposed. Making that window go up and down easier will take a lot of
    stress off the electric motor.

    When I had the door skin off, I sprayed down the track real good, now
    it works just like new.

    James
     
    James1549, Jun 21, 2005
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  11. MPost

    user Guest

    How & where did you get your hnads on the special tool needed to
    do this? I saw the picture u posted. Just curious....
     
    user, Jun 21, 2005
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  12. MPost

    James1549 Guest

    You can find a distributor at otctools.com

    James
     
    James1549, Jun 26, 2005
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    trueblue Guest

    I have had the same problem for about 3 weeks on a 99 SL2. My passenger
    window would go down fine, but would only go up after about 50 clicks of
    the switch (and sometimes would only go up an inch or two). I finally had
    time to tear into it and fix it.

    The problem: Not a regulator. It was the contacts in the switch itself.

    I pulled the switch assembly out, took the cover off and cleaned all the
    contacts. Works like a champ now.

    Hope this is your problem as well, since it's a free fix.
     
    trueblue, Jun 27, 2005
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  14. MPost

    trueblue Guest

    I have had the same problem for about 3 weeks on a 99 SL2. My passenger
    window would go down fine, but would only go up after about 50 clicks of
    the switch (and sometimes would only go up an inch or two). I finally had
    time to tear into it and fix it.

    The problem: Not a regulator. It was the contacts in the switch itself.

    I pulled the switch assembly out, took the cover off and cleaned all the
    contacts. Works like a champ now.

    Hope this is your problem as well, since it's a free fix.
     
    trueblue, Jun 27, 2005
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