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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by PJL, Oct 19, 2019.

  1. Oct 19, 2019 at 8:57 AM
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    PJL

    PJL [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey all,
    So I blew out my driver window yesterday. Going to pick one today but not sure how easy it will be without being able to roll it down. I've removed them before but with an operable window motor. Anybody have experience with removing the window when it is in the full up position? Any help will be appreciated so I hit the yard running so to speak. Thanks.
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2019 at 9:56 AM
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    Can you use a 12v drill battery to get power on the window motor to roll it down?
     
  3. Oct 19, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    How come you can't roll it down?
     
  4. Oct 19, 2019 at 10:09 AM
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    Nevin

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    He may be referring to a window in the donor vehicle.
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    Ah ha!

    :anonymous:
     
  6. Oct 19, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    Catcrazed

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    Just take the power window motor off first.
     
  7. Oct 19, 2019 at 12:08 PM
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    BartMaster1234

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    Bring a drill battery with you and salvage some wire off a junked car. I use this method to power motors at junkyards all the time.

    The window motor is only two pins, reverse polarity to go up and down.
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    Yeah I feel you on the battery idea unfortunately I'm out and about and didn't bring one. I'll go with dropping the motor. I'm about to arrive so I'll let you know how it goes.
     
  9. Oct 19, 2019 at 5:18 PM
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    PJL

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    Hey when to got to the truck the window was still there and the panel was off and I pulled it in 10minutes. Just dropped the motor assembly and got to the screws and out it came. Just finished installing it to my truck after clean up. Let it rain. Thanks for the support to all.
     
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  10. Oct 19, 2019 at 7:29 PM
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    As Ice Cube said.
    Gonna be a good day.
     
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