Sam, The original motors had drive gears that will occasionally crack, when you push the button or shock the motor the gear will turn a small amount and than jam. The only fix is to replace the entire regulator with the greatly improved replacement units from one of the DeLorean part suppliers. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: The Raven <scommara@xxxx> > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [DML] Re: window questions > Date: Tuesday, May 04, 1999 10:43 PM > > Joe - > > I switched the window switches - same result. However, once in a while I'll > hit the switch and the motor will move a little. I removed the front orange > door-up light and tapped the motor with a screwdriver and then hit the > switch. The motor moved briefly but quickly stopped. I'm thinking maybe a > bad celanoid? > > sam > > > >Sam, > >Your driver side problem may be related to a bad window switch. Exchange > >the switches and see what happens. If there is still no response than you > >probably have a defective motor. There rarely are problems with the window > >control wiring but to be sure you will have to go inside the door to be > >sure there is proper connections to the motor. > >All the factory specification window moldings and seals are available from > >DeLorean parts suppliers. > > > >DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> > >Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> > > > >Hey everyone, I have a few questions on my windows. First, the drivers > >side window does not move at all, not even the motor when I hit the switch. > > Occasionally it will briefly make a noise when I tap the switch, but > >that's it. That leads me to think it's a wiring problem somewhere. Is > >there a common problem with the windows? That might at least give me a > >starting point. Also, the passenger side window motor moves but the window > >is free (Must be off the track). > > > >My second question is about the rubber on the outside of the door that > >outlines the window and along the bottom of the glass. On my D it is > >slightly worn in some places. I'd like to replace it to give it that new > >look...what can I use to replace that with? > > > >Any suggestions/comments appreciated! > > > >sam > >5616 > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews > >http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Track your stocks and funds in a StockMaster portfolio. With easy > >setup, you get quotes, charts, and news for them all on just one page. > >No limits, fast loading, and FREE! http://clickhere.egroups.com/click/67 > > > >eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews > >http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Why are most stock sites so slow and annoying to use? StockMaster.com > is fast, easy, powerful, and free! Use company names, not ticker > symbols. Track your portfolio. Visit: http://clickhere.egroups.com/click/65 > > eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews > http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/group/dmcnews http://www.eGroups.com - Simplifying group communications