Rear window problem..

[Tonka]

HI there, I know these rear windows are renowned for giving up - she is 22 years old after all! I've always managed to get it going agin in the past, maybe I've left it a little long this time.

Basically, the window goes up and down but for the last 2-3 inches. I have to give it a helping hand to do that. I've just stripped it down, lubricated all the runners and mechanism, but still it won't push the window glass all the way up.

Is this likely to be the motor is fubar, or would is have come adrift somehow? Is there a fixit here - I've searched and can't find one.

Cheers

[BUSHWHACKER]

Spray some silicone lubricant or furniture polish into the rubber channels at the sides and top where the glass touches. The glass should slide easier after a while. If the motor was gubbed the glass wouldn't move at all.

[Tonka]

Thanks, yeah I have done, the glass moves a little easier, but stops 2-3 inches from the closed position. When it gets to the top the motor still makes the usual sound but the glass isn't going anywhere....

[wishbone]

Sounds like the teeth are worn out on the mech. Take it out and have a look..

[Tonka]

Hmmm....you mean the teeth on the motors drive wheel?

[wishbone]

No I mean the teeth on the mechanism ..ie the motors cog is turning but there's nothing there for it to turn.

[Tonka]

No I mean the teeth on the mechanism ..ie the motors cog is turning but there's nothing there for it to turn.

Ah, see. I'll have a look at that tonight, guess I'll need to use a mirror. Many thanks.

[Tonka]

Well, yes the teeth on the mechanism have completely worn away, this was easy to see once I'd removed the motor.

I take it the only fix for this is a complete new mechanism?

Anyone got one?!