Fix for electric window stuck in dow position

[Zenfollies]

I learned from a Lincoln dealership auto tech the solution for a window stuck in down position.



1) with key on and door open hold switch in UP position. SLAM door closed BRISKLEY. ( 2 or 3 times ?)


2) with switch disconnected, apply jumper wire ( hot ) to Red wire - and - jumper wire # 2 from Yellow wire to ground.



3) remove lower part of door panel ( just pull away from door ) and tap on motor with small hammer - while holding switch in UP POSITION.



4) what happens is that the motor brushes ALWAYS stop on the same segment of the motor armature in the down and up positions.

 

[Awesund]

I'd always just pound on the bottom of the door panel with my fist, but most importantly... when you know this is a problem, don't ever roll the window completely down until you get it fixed. Leave enough window to grab and pull up on to get the motor going. You can do this for a while until you get a new motor. It's a lot easier than what the Lincoln dealer recomended.

 

[xllsc007]

replace the window motor gear

 

[Iancusp]

get some plastic on the windows

 

[Frat-man-du]

Side note-

I had the stupid little nylon gears in my 85' T-Bird, so I replaced with a drop in metal assembly with spring clutch from my 65 T-Bird front window assembly. That's right 1965 T-Bird the gear was exactly the same - just made 1000% better. I did that back in 1987 and lasted until I sold the 85 in 2003. $30 from T-Bird vendors. Now I don't know if the Mark is the same, but should be easy enough for you to check out.

 

[Frat-man-du]

Here is one on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1964...642718776QQcategoryZ42606QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[OldSchool1]

get some plastic on the windows

Don't forget the 55 mph duct tape. This step is CRUCIAL for reducing wind noise.