N13GEY Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 I've a problem with the window, occasionally not operating when using the switch. It cant be the motor as the window usually goes up and down. I reckon its a loose connection or.....? Anyone had the same issue/know of a remedy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Could be motor, switch or wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13GEY Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 I’ve seen a couple of YouTube clips showing door window motors being changed. Not convinced the motors HAD to be changed. Gut feel is that it was something other than a motor issue. Anyone any ideas/ comments/ thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 34 minutes ago, N13GEY said: I’ve seen a couple of YouTube clips showing door window motors being changed. Not convinced the motors HAD to be changed. Gut feel is that it was something other than a motor issue. Anyone any ideas/ comments/ thoughts? See my post above: ^^^^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) My money is on the motor. Had this issue for about 2-3years and finally got an eBay's special motor to replace. Mine was working fine all year and will stop working every now and then. I tried to fix them previously by cleaning the motor and last year the motor finally give up. Whilst i got the motor out for cleaning, i greased up all the mechanism thought it might be one of the cause but after few months the motor stopped working again. If you do get an eBay's special (£25-£30 each), remember to get one with a reset switch as some of them comes with none. Its a little black nipple on the round metal casing. While you had the door card out to find route cause, might as well swap the motor since you already had them in bits. Mine's a 2004 zed as well and i should had just swapped the motor 1st time removing the door card to clean the motor. Edited June 19, 2019 by veeg33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I would go with what Alex and Veeg33 are saying, I have had zed for twelve years now and had problems with both windows, each time it was the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13GEY Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 I’ve seen a couple of YouTube clips showing door window motors being changed. Not convinced the motors HAD to be changed. Gut feel is that it was something other than a motor issue. Anyone any ideas/ comments/ thoughts? Thanks, guys! I’m off to eBay for the bits. Success is around the corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Two pairs of hands will make the job easier I found, one person to hold the window in the up position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Preowned fully working OEM power window motors with the reset button are in stock and good to go same/next day. Just drop me a PM if I can help further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13GEY Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Always good, Paul to know this! Having been on EBay, not sure if you meant to buy from the US (high postage cost) or from a UK supplier. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeg33 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/A-Premium-Front-Right-Window-Regulator-Motor-for-Nissan-350Z-Z33-Skyline-V35/163699495383?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D58649%26meid%3Ddb3f6f5c47eb4572a01aa8c4bdb9a059%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D173702791417%26itm%3D163699495383&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 EBay's specials should work if not (link above, check when they arrive to ensure it has the reset button, as mentioned, black nipple on the round metal casing) or buy from Alex for 100% correct part. If you are swapping it alone, i recommend duck tape to stop the window from dropping, use lots of them to stop it dropping whilst you are replacing the motor as you'll pretty much unbolt everything that's holding the window up. If it has moved or dropped, you'll need to reset it which can be a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13GEY Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Great tips, Veeg! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 hour ago, N13GEY said: Always good, Paul to know this! Having been on EBay, not sure if you meant to buy from the US (high postage cost) or from a UK supplier. Any thoughts? Hi mate I bought mine a few years ago from ebay UK, when I got the the motors they were already set in the up position so there was no need to do reset procedure, but get one with reset button just incase it's needed in the future, strongly recommend that you have a spare pair of hands to hold the glass up, I am really not mechanically minded but still managed to get this part fitted, just take your time with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N13GEY Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Will take it at a pace. With the you tube doc & the tips I’ve gleaned, there shouldn’t be too much cursing! Edited June 20, 2019 by N13GEY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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