Rear Wndow - 87Runner
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Rear Wndow - 87Runner
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....
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....
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had the same problem on my old 87 runner
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.....
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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.
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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?
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?
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