Slow driver power window faster in cooler temp?

[Atrus]

The last time I drove the car (earlier this week), I swear my VERY slow driver's window was operating about twice as fast as it was in the 80*-90* temps. It seemed on par with the passenger window, which wasn't giving me trouble.

Is this common? I assumed I'd have to replace the regulator, but could it just be gunked up or something? Anyone have a similar experience?

It'd be great if I could just strip the door down and clean it all up this winter to have smooth functioning windows next year!

[QuickTop]

these window motors go out all the time, so it could just be on the fritts and getting ready to die.

[Atrus]

But doesn't it seem weird that it was really slow when it was hot out, but now that it's cold it seems to be functioning properly?

[QuickTop]

yeah thats weird, maybe it thinks its a honda, so when it gets cold air its 2x faster.

[Schuby87]

But doesn't it seem weird that it was really slow when it was hot out, but now that it's cold it seems to be functioning properly?

No, because it slows/stops when it overheats.

[farmington]

Rather easy to replace. Not expensive to buy, either. I put up with a slow one for quite a while until I got around to changing it.

[c0ncEpT]

No, because it slows/stops when it overheats.

Fact. The drivers window in my Trans Am use to stop working when it got hot. I'd have to let it cool before I could finish rolling the window up.

[Atrus]

Cool, thanks guys. I'll just swap it out over the winter months then. I have to look the info back up as I glanced over it months ago, but it looks like ~$35 Chinese replacements from ebay are what's typically used to replace?

[nascarnate326]

If your havnt did the drivers side yet you might want to do both at the same time. I regret not doing both. Then you have a warranty on them forever(advanced auto)

[farmington]

you can probably get one from a local auto parts store for around the same price. screw the chinese stuff (even though probably all are made there

[ktl711]

yeah thats weird, maybe it thinks its a honda, so when it gets cold air its 2x faster.

Yeah, maybe the window motor's VTEC just kicked in, yo

It's funny for a well-cared for example like yours, but who knows if the window motors in it are original? It's possible that the temperature is increasing the viscosity of the grease used inside the gears and motor, but seriously -- it's not like it's been 17 degrees out.

[ktl711]

Your car is too nice to use any stinking Chinese crap motors. The aftermarket has failed to come up with anything better than the stinking Delco crap motors, so take it to Brian at MasterWorks, and let them put in a pair of new ones using the RIVETS like factory, and not bolts.

Usually the passenger side is slower, even when it's working properly, because of the way the power is fed to it. There is an aftermarket fix for that, and I have one on-hand for installation in the Red Beast.

If you decide to go to MasterWorks, and you let me know when you want to drop it off, I can meet you there and give you a ride into work, as well as a ride back to pick your car up.

[Atrus]

If your havnt did the drivers side yet you might want to do both at the same time. I regret not doing both. Then you have a warranty on them forever(advanced auto)

Yeah, I am thinking while it's down in the winter, I'll just do both.

you can probably get one from a local auto parts store for around the same price. screw the chinese stuff (even though probably all are made there

Cool, will do. For some reason I thought I read that they all fail the same, so may as well go cheap. Only reason I mentioned the cheap chinese stuff.

Yeah, maybe the window motor's VTEC just kicked in, yo

It's funny for a well-cared for example like yours, but who knows if the window motors in it are original? It's possible that the temperature is increasing the viscosity of the grease used inside the gears and motor, but seriously -- it's not like it's been 17 degrees out.

Your car is too nice to use any stinking Chinese crap motors. The aftermarket has failed to come up with anything better than the stinking Delco crap motors, so take it to Brian at MasterWorks, and let them put in a pair of new ones using the RIVETS like factory, and not bolts.

Usually the passenger side is slower, even when it's working properly, because of the way the power is fed to it. There is an aftermarket fix for that, and I have one on-hand for installation in the Red Beast.

If you decide to go to MasterWorks, and you let me know when you want to drop it off, I can meet you there and give you a ride into work, as well as a ride back to pick your car up.

Thanks for the offer, I appreciate it. I think i'll tackle it myself. Why use rivets instead of bolts? Seems to be 6 of 1, half dozen of another to me if either one is done properly.

[Atrus]

Curious - it's the motor that goes out, right? No need to replace the regulator too?

Seems the "Dorman" replacements are good - some say better than Delco. They are $25 each at Rockauto.

What's the aftermarket fix for the passenger? If it's plug and play and won't break the bank, I may add that on when I swap it out.

[bigjon88]

With bolting it in it will come lose over time rivet is best way plus if I remember correctly there a bolt u can't get in cuz the placement of the motor could just be thirdgen thing