Window won't go up all the way

[02firebird]

So my passenger window won't go up all the way, it'll stop about an inch from the top. If I turn the car off and come back 5 minutes later it will finish rolling up. Is this a sign my window motor is about to die?

[pace2006]

Window won't go up all the way

Yes. The little resistor strip in the motor is overheating - most common failure. You can replace the window motor as a whole or take it apart and bypass the resistor strip.

If you want to go the latter route, I have a spare window motor that you could take apart to use or practice on.

[02firebird]

Re: Window won't go up all the way

Is it worth the hassle to take it apart and bypass it? Since I'm seeing new window motors online for between 30-45 bucks. I am fairly mechanically inclined, I just tend to usually not mess with electrical items.

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: Window won't go up all the way

Before you do anything check the felt pads that guide the window up. As the felt pad wears down there is a rubber substance that acts like a brake against the window. The pads are adjustable. I moved mine back a little and the window worked fine. Of course if it is worn down that much it should be replaced. Check out this posting. You can see the 2 pads in the second pic.
http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread.php?t=105306

[02firebird]

Re: Window won't go up all the way

That's interesting, I never knew those were there or ever heard anyone say anything about them. I won't even get a chance to pull the door panel off until Sunday; been too busy with work and school, but as soon as I do I'll let ya'll know what I find. Oh and the window motors on both windows are still the original ones too.

[Leonard 3.8L]

Re: Window won't go up all the way

My 96 did that; it's a classic case of a bad window motor. Just get a new; swap and youre good. I took off the panels to get to it; its actually a pain in the arse.