How do you fix 1992 Ford Tempo Driver's Power window won't operate by switch Can move it with hands motor is working took door panel off need to know the best way to fix it?

Answer 1

Hi , I just repaired my power window , Get ready to cut up your arm & hands here.

First you must remove the door panel including the inside door handle. Now you must locate the motor ass'y. it is rivited to the door frame with aluminum rivits. you must drill out these 4 rivits and work the motor ass'y out of the small opening in the bottom of the door frame and disconnect the two red and yellow wires.

Once removed , you you can look at the unit in your bloody hand and see 3 small Phillips screws that hold the gear case together. take that cover off. Inside you will find a lot of shreaded plastic parts. The gears are usually fine , but there are 3 small plastic barrells that break. You can still get these from a good parts stores or online. ( i got mine on Ebay ) $3.00 + ship.

After cleaning out the mess , apply a nice hand full of greese ( Watch those Cuts in your hands !! they will sting ! ) next place the three new barrells where the old ones use to live and reassemble. You will have to re-rivit the motor to the door , But i used 4 new nutts and bolts from the hardware store 1/4 - 20 X 3/4 inch works great.

Good Luck.

The parts and bandades and beer are way less expensine that the $1400.00 that Ford wanted to fix this.