p10 driver's side window motor just quit - G20.net

Kazmi · Jun 02, 06, 08:08 AM

It rained a shit load yesterday and at the drivethru, my driver's side window would not come up until I basically pulled it up while pulling on the switch.....I'm guessing that my motor is shot to hell

......it works ok on bright sunny days but acts up in winter and esp during the rain - what an attitude....

I read the previous posts and it seems that the 94 Altima window motor drops right in and works alright for our Gs....any one try that? also, please refer a good source where to get a window motor from without having to sell one of my kidneys for it.....

Thanks as usual...

Kazmi · Jun 03, 06, 05:23 AM

anyone?

p10det · Jun 03, 06, 05:33 AM

not sure where to get one cheep. Be sure to inspect the regulator and lube as needed.
I can only say that a hand full of nissan window motors look identical

davemac · Jun 03, 06, 09:10 AM

ebay or car-part.com for used and you might get lucky. partsamerica.com you can get a reman motor and regulator for $110

davemac · Jun 03, 06, 09:13 AM

Strike that. It doesn't include the regulator, just motor for $110. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...e=1326&ptset=A

I've got a good condition regulator for front driver you can have for shipping cost. Though you may be able to clean yours up and it will work fine with a new motor.

randyo156 · Jun 03, 06, 05:35 PM

Kazmi
the windoww sticks to the rubber when its wet
mine are slow when they are wet

reyesjnj · Jun 03, 06, 11:20 PM

its the window regulator inside the panel the little tan box i had the same problem i just went to a pick and pull....... junk yards

p10det · Jun 04, 06, 08:13 AM

the regulator is not at all a box. Their is a amp box only on the drivers side as i remember

StreetRacerCA · Jun 13, 06, 05:25 PM

mine r slow 2 when they r wet, and wont shut down. lil tip

dont open them when its rainig

lol jk.

p10socal · Jun 13, 06, 06:59 PM

this is a common problem with our old cars....Let the window dry really good and see if it operates more freely. If it does then your motor is getting weak.. Also if you could get a hold of the window amp get it and see if that helps. I have tons of experience with this problem. I probably changed that regulator and motor 3 or 4 times due to buying used parts. and if your window is stuck at a postion where you cant unbolt the window, then i will be sure to include you into my prayers...good luck...check ebay...

junknstuff · Jun 13, 06, 09:41 PM

^^ lol yea i'll keep you in my prayers too

mine are slow but work alright still. if i find some extra cash, and if it really bothers me, i'll probably get some new motors for the driver and passenger sides to compete with the speeds of the new car windows

Kazmi · Jun 14, 06, 06:53 AM

lol yea, it wasn't too funny when it was pouring out you guys...

but now that it's been dry for a couple of days, the window works fine ( not as fast or smooth as a new one but like it used to when I got her).....might look into cleaning the regulator or getting a new one if I can find some spare cash under the mattress...

kaiseiken · Jun 14, 06, 07:17 AM

I had the same problem with my passenger window. Grease up the rear rubber window seal (closest to the back of the car) so that the glass doesn't stick to it on the way up.

Pull off the door panel and use some WD40 on the mechanism that slides up and down that center rail (window regulator?). Mine rusted a bit so I had to use a lot of WD40.

This procedure had all of my windows moving like new (about 4 seconds from bottom to top).

dekser · Jun 14, 06, 08:24 AM

my pass side window gets slow in rain or severe humidity, which is common in miami. i pulled the motor and regulator, replaced with a known working one and it still friggen happens..got stuck down in the rain (at the metro station luckily) i had to tear the door apart to get it back up. i think i have a spare working motor separated from the regulator, its for the rear pass though...i dont know if it would just mount on to the front driver regulator, but i dont see any reason why nissan would have made different motors for each regulator.

apexi240sxg20 · Jun 20, 06, 02:28 AM

yea i have the same problem as well, when it rains the windows dont go up, i have to pull on them while im on the switch, but something happened today, (its hot and dry here in CA) the drivers window just wont go up anymore... the switch works, i can hear it clicking but it wont go up even when im pulling on the window!! is the motor completely shot??

junknstuff · Jun 20, 06, 10:50 AM

or possibly its no longer connected to the bar? pop open that door panel and check it out. very easy to do

majx · Sep 15, 06, 04:49 PM

I talked to a Mechanic about this and he said the G20 was notorious for doing this. He said you have to lubracate the window tracks with some sylicon lubricant. I had the same problem, especially when it turned cold but it now works with his suggestion.

davemac · Sep 16, 06, 07:09 AM

On the rubber / felt window tracks spray silicone lubricant is the best stuff to use. On the regulator if you use anything spray white lithium grease is the best. WD40 will thin the grease that is there and is easily washed away by water, so not the best choice.
90s Nissan products for some reason do seem to be a weaker power window design. Weak motors and bad regulators is a pretty common problem. I have a couple old Toyotas and never had power window problems.

Jun 02, 06, 08:08 AM	#1
Kazmi G20 Guru Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 37.17 79.57 Posts: 1,707 Vehicle: 08 DeepBlack B6	p10 driver's side window motor just quit It rained a shit load yesterday and at the drivethru, my driver's side window would not come up until I basically pulled it up while pulling on the switch.....I'm guessing that my motor is shot to hell ......it works ok on bright sunny days but acts up in winter and esp during the rain - what an attitude.... I read the previous posts and it seems that the 94 Altima window motor drops right in and works alright for our Gs....any one try that? also, please refer a good source where to get a window motor from without having to sell one of my kidneys for it..... Thanks as usual...

Jun 13, 06, 06:59 PM	#10
p10socal G20 Senior Member Feedback: (1) (100%) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 555 Vehicle: p10	common problem this is a common problem with our old cars....Let the window dry really good and see if it operates more freely. If it does then your motor is getting weak.. Also if you could get a hold of the window amp get it and see if that helps. I have tons of experience with this problem. I probably changed that regulator and motor 3 or 4 times due to buying used parts. and if your window is stuck at a postion where you cant unbolt the window, then i will be sure to include you into my prayers...good luck...check ebay...

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Jun 03, 06, 05:23 AM	#2
Kazmi G20 Guru Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 37.17 79.57 Posts: 1,707 Vehicle: 08 DeepBlack B6	anyone?

Jun 03, 06, 05:33 AM	#3
p10det drunken master Feedback: (3) (100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: de Posts: 8,100 Vehicle: g20/94 turbo	not sure where to get one cheep. Be sure to inspect the regulator and lube as needed. I can only say that a hand full of nissan window motors look identical

Jun 03, 06, 09:10 AM	#4
davemac G20 Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 499 Vehicle: 1993.5 G20	ebay or car-part.com for used and you might get lucky. partsamerica.com you can get a reman motor and regulator for $110

Jun 03, 06, 09:13 AM	#5
davemac G20 Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 499 Vehicle: 1993.5 G20	Strike that. It doesn't include the regulator, just motor for $110. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...e=1326&ptset=A I've got a good condition regulator for front driver you can have for shipping cost. Though you may be able to clean yours up and it will work fine with a new motor.

Jun 03, 06, 05:35 PM	#6
randyo156 #1 cop hater Feedback: (2) (100%) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: BUFFALO, ny Posts: 5,316 Vehicle: Down to 1 G	Kazmi the windoww sticks to the rubber when its wet mine are slow when they are wet

Jun 03, 06, 11:20 PM	#7
reyesjnj G20 Senior Member Feedback: (11) (100%) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SACramento cali Posts: 548 Vehicle: 93p10 94p10t	its the window regulator inside the panel the little tan box i had the same problem i just went to a pick and pull....... junk yards

Jun 04, 06, 08:13 AM	#8
p10det drunken master Feedback: (3) (100%) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: de Posts: 8,100 Vehicle: g20/94 turbo	the regulator is not at all a box. Their is a amp box only on the drivers side as i remember

Jun 13, 06, 05:25 PM	#9
StreetRacerCA G20 Newbie Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cacak Posts: 12 Vehicle: P10 1,6 16V	mine r slow 2 when they r wet, and wont shut down. lil tip dont open them when its rainig lol jk.

Jun 13, 06, 09:41 PM	#11
junknstuff no rainguard clips...FML Feedback: (12) (100%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 4,161 Vehicle: 1992 KH2 P10	^^ lol yea i'll keep you in my prayers too mine are slow but work alright still. if i find some extra cash, and if it really bothers me, i'll probably get some new motors for the driver and passenger sides to compete with the speeds of the new car windows

Jun 14, 06, 06:53 AM	#12
Kazmi G20 Guru Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 37.17 79.57 Posts: 1,707 Vehicle: 08 DeepBlack B6	lol yea, it wasn't too funny when it was pouring out you guys... but now that it's been dry for a couple of days, the window works fine ( not as fast or smooth as a new one but like it used to when I got her).....might look into cleaning the regulator or getting a new one if I can find some spare cash under the mattress...

Jun 14, 06, 07:17 AM	#13
kaiseiken G20 Member Feedback: (10) (100%) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 432 Vehicle: 1996 G20	I had the same problem with my passenger window. Grease up the rear rubber window seal (closest to the back of the car) so that the glass doesn't stick to it on the way up. Pull off the door panel and use some WD40 on the mechanism that slides up and down that center rail (window regulator?). Mine rusted a bit so I had to use a lot of WD40. This procedure had all of my windows moving like new (about 4 seconds from bottom to top).

Jun 14, 06, 08:24 AM	#14
dekser G20 Junior Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 68 Vehicle: S13	my pass side window gets slow in rain or severe humidity, which is common in miami. i pulled the motor and regulator, replaced with a known working one and it still friggen happens..got stuck down in the rain (at the metro station luckily) i had to tear the door apart to get it back up. i think i have a spare working motor separated from the regulator, its for the rear pass though...i dont know if it would just mount on to the front driver regulator, but i dont see any reason why nissan would have made different motors for each regulator.

Jun 20, 06, 02:28 AM	#15
apexi240sxg20 G20 Newbie Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: So. Cali Posts: 44 Vehicle: B14 SE-R/S13 SR	yea i have the same problem as well, when it rains the windows dont go up, i have to pull on them while im on the switch, but something happened today, (its hot and dry here in CA) the drivers window just wont go up anymore... the switch works, i can hear it clicking but it wont go up even when im pulling on the window!! is the motor completely shot??

Jun 20, 06, 10:50 AM	#16
junknstuff no rainguard clips...FML Feedback: (12) (100%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: san jose, ca Posts: 4,161 Vehicle: 1992 KH2 P10	or possibly its no longer connected to the bar? pop open that door panel and check it out. very easy to do

Sep 15, 06, 04:49 PM	#17
majx G20 Newbie Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UTAH Posts: 1 Vehicle: 1995 G20	I talked to a Mechanic about this and he said the G20 was notorious for doing this. He said you have to lubracate the window tracks with some sylicon lubricant. I had the same problem, especially when it turned cold but it now works with his suggestion.

Sep 16, 06, 07:09 AM	#18
davemac G20 Member Feedback: (0) (0%) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 499 Vehicle: 1993.5 G20	On the rubber / felt window tracks spray silicone lubricant is the best stuff to use. On the regulator if you use anything spray white lithium grease is the best. WD40 will thin the grease that is there and is easily washed away by water, so not the best choice. 90s Nissan products for some reason do seem to be a weaker power window design. Weak motors and bad regulators is a pretty common problem. I have a couple old Toyotas and never had power window problems.