Rear window on my 4Runner quit working a few weeks ago. Before it quit working all together it'd make a clicking noise when it reached the top of its travel when closing. Now, when I press the window up switch in the center console I still get the clicking noise, like the window is trying to go up, but when I push window down I get nothing. The interior lights dim slightly, but no window movement. I hear a small click from the rear of the truck too.

All switches for the rear window and wiper/wassher are connected and the wiper/washer does work.

I don't look forward to working on the tailgate/window from the inside. That damned rear window needs a manual override.

Haven't looked through the FSM yet, thought I'd see if anyone here had a suggestion first. It kinda seems like the rear window lock is stuck on (locked), but I don't think It'd get the clikcing noise on window up if that were the case.

Oh - using a key in the tailgate to lower the window produces the exact same results.

All help appreciated....

 

the window motor has a gear on it to roll the window up and down....the window regulator's corresponding gear is pretty thin and cut a groove in the center of the motor gear.....lots of clicking but no window movement.....changed the motor and all was good.....

 

Excellent, I have a spare motor and everything. Seems like it'll be a pain to get in there with the tailgate locked shut, but I'll get after it.

 

Lots of useful info on rear windows in here

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...arWindow.shtml

 

Ugh. I have the rear window motor in hand. The drive gear on it is in fine condition - actually better condition than my "spare". My spare does have the worn teeth as mentioned by MWS.

What I found is broken teeth on the regulator. This seems like a much more difficult fix than remove/replace the drive motor. I may or may not have a spare regulator since my parts truck has been - um - well shot up with an SKS (what can I say - it was fun).

Anyone remove/replace the rear window and regulator, have any tips?

Anyone have an extra regulator thay'd sell me?

 

hehe, looks like you and fuster should spend some quality time together with your 'mistresses'!!

lee