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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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I was wondering if anyone has had to replace their window motor and what the symptoms were. All my windows work fine except the passenger front window. It goes all the way up and down, but when raising the window it gets really slow about half way up as if it's not going to make it. I also noticed the lights seem to dim while it's moving slowly, then return to full brightness when it's fully up. My batter was replaced about 2 weeks ago, so I'm guessing it's the motor. I have a 07 xlt screw. Any thoughts?
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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I would say that the window regulator is having problems. When going up I bet its binding and making the motor work harder. Thus the lights dimming. I'd open door panel and look for something bent or broken.
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Had the kinda the same issue with mine as well. The cable would bind up on itself and made really loud noises. I ended up buying the entire regulator / motor assembly off ebay and replaced the whole assembly. Not a bad job and easier than I expected. Only about 4 bolts once you remove the door panel.
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 03:47 PM
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Lubricate the felt runs on both sides with some wd 40.

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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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Mine had the same issue till the whole thing took a crap and the window fell down into the door. Luckily it did not break. Replace the entire assembly. The hardest part is removing the door panel. Just take your time and all will be good in no time at all.
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Rnlcomp
Lubricate the felt runs on both sides with some wd 40. .
Mine has a bad squeaking when rolling up or down, will doing this help the squeak too? Also, won't that cause a streaking of WD-40 on the window itself?
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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There are two guides on the inside of the door with a small cable running down the back of them. I used whit lithium grease in a spray. Sprayed it on my hand and rubbed the cable down. Then I coated the pulleys really well. Did this in sept and it still is super quiet!
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Alright I will have your guys suggestions. Will see if the door panel is hard to remove.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by CarlC
Alright I will have your guys suggestions. Will see if the door panel is hard to remove.
I have already replaced my back driver side and front passenger side. Pretty easy job and all I did was watch this video:
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