Spent over an hour searching for your video..because I have to work on an 1985 Suburban tailgate window, and while not the same vehicle..figured it would be a good template on how to work on mine.. always remembered your caution about that actuator. I must say your presentation was excellent.and I'm glad I took the time to find you..downloaded the vid for safe keeping....keep on cooglin'...:)
I changed entire motor, but saved old one as spare. Saw this video after, Great vid. Yes those spring loaded arms are guillotines, beware ! I put window all the way up with tailgate down, very little spring pressure, and left window in place. You can work between window and motor with 1/4" drive shallow socket
You can remove the five 7/16 bolts and slide the entire mechanism to the left, then remove the three 5/16 bolts that hold the motor on. Saves a lot of aggravation and time. I had everything out in less than ten minutes. Then put it all in the parts washer and cleaned off thirty years of grease and dirt.
Very nice, thanks for the experience. I am in the process of replacing my tailgate with everything new but was unaware of dangers to my fingers. Good job 👍
Thanks a lot for this video! It made repairing my tailgate window motor assembly a piece of cake. For posterity's sake, I used 7/16" steel bearing balls from my local Ace Hardware 7/16" = 11.11 mm. Give the materials and assembly, I think that's within tolerance. :-) Works great.
great video... thx... my 1995 bronco side window did the same thing 2 weeks ago... now the rear window slipping i just use small hex nuts... works great...
Mine rolls up and down alright. Just struggles to go up, I have to assist it. I think it’s the motor? Also my bracket things that holds that whole motor thing rusted out on the bottom. It’s that white flat piece of metal that you can see in your video. Mine is brown from rust. The bottom of my tailgate rusted out. I found about 3 inches of clay packed at the bottom. I guess from 30 years of dust getting washed from the back window down. I live in Hawaii too so everything rusts. What size lift and tires do you have? I was thinking about 4” lift with 33” tires. Idk if I should try to fix my bronco or by a f150 which doesn’t have a fancy tailgate window thing.
Pretty sure its the motor on mine, no sound from the motor its stuck in the up position so, I guess I have to work from inside with window up... maybe a couple of blocks of wood to keep the window from crashing down on my fingers
My issue is I can’t get the window to roll back up, I closed the latches like you mentioned window is sill locked in the down position. Can’t get it rolled down with the switch or the key.
pause the video at 0:01 This is the face of a man that is exhausted from all the petty shit he had to do to fix his window XD. You can just see the "fuck this" in his face.
Hey man thinks for the video. I bought a new tailgate and im about to transfer all the components from my old tailgate to the new one. Just wondering if the bearings were holding up ok with no problems.
Thx bud, i also went with the steel bearings and so far so good. Im finally finishing up on some very minor body work and should have the paint laid on this this Friday. Im super excited!
So my rear window on my bronco won't go up or down . I check the motor Putting 2 wires neg. And postive. To big batt. Into the clip to try to raise the window .motor no good So what I'm trying to ask is how do I take the mirror out to put in a new motor if there's no motor that works right now to pull it out need help thanks
Mine's completely inop', from the cabin too. Nothing, no clicks, or anything when I try to switch it with the lock in back or with the switch up front. No juice to the motor; with the key in the back or from the instrument panel up front. I checked the CB, it's working with the door locks (which it controls too) so that's not the prob'. The tailgate window is up now. I'd like to move it down so I can work on it. Do you have any suggestions for my quandary?
Maybe open the panel up on the tailgate and out power directly to the motor from a spare battery you have to see if the motor is toasted? I suppose that's what I would do, I would bet the motor is toast but could be a fuse too so check that before doing anything else.
I'm having the same issue. The motor is good, I jumped it from the battery to the plug that sits just under the motor. Next there is a round plug just behind the gas tank on the driver's side under the truck. Unplug that, use test light because it's easier, you'll need a 2nd person to work the switch from the dash. 1 pin should be hot when the switch is pushed up and another for down. Make sure you have a good ground to get a good reading. I have power there too, my next step is to pull the harness after that plug and look for damage.
Why are you replacing the window motor if your key switch and motor work? Mine doesn't work and needs replacing. That's why its stuck. Halfway between up and down. I can neither lower my tailgate or access my window's motor.
Spent over an hour searching for your video..because I have to work on an 1985 Suburban tailgate window, and while not the same vehicle..figured it would be a good template on how to work on mine.. always remembered your caution about that actuator. I must say your presentation was excellent.and I'm glad I took the time to find you..downloaded the vid for safe keeping....keep on cooglin'...:)
could you share where you found that video? I'm looking for it as well.
Thank you for this informative post. Fixing this for $5 was much better than going to a shop.
I changed entire motor, but saved old one as spare. Saw this video after, Great vid. Yes those spring loaded arms are guillotines, beware ! I put window all the way up with tailgate down, very little spring pressure, and left window in place. You can work between window and motor with 1/4" drive shallow socket
Good on YOU for getting some really important info said FIRST! 👍🏻 Thank you for the time and effort involved in the video. 👏
Great help!!! Today mine died, I saw your video and you probably saved me $100 bucks. Thanks!!!
I'm glad to hear that!!! Made my day...
You can remove the five 7/16 bolts and slide the entire mechanism to the left, then remove the three 5/16 bolts that hold the motor on. Saves a lot of aggravation and time. I had everything out in less than ten minutes. Then put it all in the parts washer and cleaned off thirty years of grease and dirt.
That's what I did around 20 years ago. I forgot tho. Had to come see how everyone is doing this. Lol!
Very nice, thanks for the experience. I am in the process of replacing my tailgate with everything new but was unaware of dangers to my fingers. Good job 👍
Thanks a lot for this video! It made repairing my tailgate window motor assembly a piece of cake. For posterity's sake, I used 7/16" steel bearing balls from my local Ace Hardware 7/16" = 11.11 mm. Give the materials and assembly, I think that's within tolerance. :-) Works great.
I appreciate the video and it did help with the 11 mm ball bearings fix.
Thank you for the video. Just did mine today. Worked perfect!!!
great video... thx... my 1995 bronco side window did the same thing 2 weeks ago... now the rear window slipping i just use small hex nuts... works great...
Ready to do this job on my 94, thanks great video!
Hello, Fantastic video!! Fixed my 1990 Bronco EB rear window exactly as you described, thank you.
Thanks 4 the video seems that will take care my problem will try that tomorrow.
Am I the only person that giggled like a child when he got to the grease part? Lol
Thanks for this video! Helped me alot
Great video. Been contemplating taking my rear window apart. This video will definitely help out.
If your window is slow or stuck, first thing is to lube the side seals and regulator assy. They get jammed due debris getting in there and non use.
You can get sling shot balls at Walmart I believe.
It's MY WINDOW, and I want it NOW!
Great video! Good mod and repair. Still have extra 11mm ball bearing?
Great video, how is this fix holding up? Need to do this to my 94...
I have that same Bronco. 90 custom same off white too, with the spare inside. My window just quit working. No slipping or grinding, just dead.
Mine rolls up and down alright. Just struggles to go up, I have to assist it. I think it’s the motor? Also my bracket things that holds that whole motor thing rusted out on the bottom. It’s that white flat piece of metal that you can see in your video. Mine is brown from rust. The bottom of my tailgate rusted out. I found about 3 inches of clay packed at the bottom. I guess from 30 years of dust getting washed from the back window down. I live in Hawaii too so everything rusts. What size lift and tires do you have? I was thinking about 4” lift with 33” tires. Idk if I should try to fix my bronco or by a f150 which doesn’t have a fancy tailgate window thing.
I came here to see if possible I’d be able to put it in my 70 f250. Looks like it’ll work.
I'd be down to get 3.. mine just messed up today 💔
Pretty sure its the motor on mine, no sound from the motor its stuck in the up position so, I guess I have to work from inside with window up... maybe a couple of blocks of wood to keep the window from crashing down on my fingers
My issue is I can’t get the window to roll back up, I closed the latches like you mentioned window is sill locked in the down position. Can’t get it rolled down with the switch or the key.
When you close the tailgate does it still feel loose ?
Yes! Thank you! Now I need to figure out how to get the window out of my used gate that has no key!
When you say both of these for the sensor do you mean the latches on both side of the tailgate or just both parts of that clip?
pause the video at 0:01 This is the face of a man that is exhausted from all the petty shit he had to do to fix his window XD. You can just see the "fuck this" in his face.
The shit you gotta deal with on your weekend, when you'd rather be doing anything else.
Hey man thinks for the video. I bought a new tailgate and im about to transfer all the components from my old tailgate to the new one. Just wondering if the bearings were holding up ok with no problems.
they were perfect, no issues at all.
Thx bud, i also went with the steel bearings and so far so good. Im finally finishing up on some very minor body work and should have the paint laid on this this Friday. Im super excited!
So my rear window on my bronco won't go up or down . I check the motor
Putting 2 wires neg. And postive. To big batt. Into the clip to try to raise the window .motor no good
So what I'm trying to ask is how do I take the mirror out to put in a new motor if there's no motor that works right now to pull it out need help thanks
Same. Might have to just work on it from the inside
What are you putting the bearings in
Mine's completely inop', from the cabin too. Nothing, no clicks, or anything when I try to switch it with the lock in back or with the switch up front. No juice to the motor; with the key in the back or from the instrument panel up front. I checked the CB, it's working with the door locks (which it controls too) so that's not the prob'. The tailgate window is up now. I'd like to move it down so I can work on it. Do you have any suggestions for my quandary?
Maybe open the panel up on the tailgate and out power directly to the motor from a spare battery you have to see if the motor is toasted? I suppose that's what I would do, I would bet the motor is toast but could be a fuse too so check that before doing anything else.
I'm having the same issue. The motor is good, I jumped it from the battery to the plug that sits just under the motor. Next there is a round plug just behind the gas tank on the driver's side under the truck. Unplug that, use test light because it's easier, you'll need a 2nd person to work the switch from the dash. 1 pin should be hot when the switch is pushed up and another for down. Make sure you have a good ground to get a good reading. I have power there too, my next step is to pull the harness after that plug and look for damage.
How do I get the window up when the motor won't work
assuming this would work on a 88'?
I watched tons on videos and nobody ever said that... I bought a new motor and actuator and I stg it better not be that simple😂😂
It is i just pulled mine apart today that was the issue
Yea my buddy did this and it worked for him but I already fixed mine before I saw this video 😂
"Wish I could send you some"......Hahahhaaa
does this work for the window motors on a 78 bronco?
Ford used nylon plugs for a reason -Safety .Use the right parts www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CO96SG/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_10?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
Why are you replacing the window motor if your key switch and motor work? Mine doesn't work and needs replacing. That's why its stuck. Halfway between up and down. I can neither lower my tailgate or access my window's motor.
Probably because it was making that "fix'n to die"' sound....
I tried to do what you said I got a 95 bronco and fucked up broke my window not your fault it’s my dumbass because I only watched it 1 time
Dónde podría conseguir un vídrio o tapa completa con todo y vidrio
Send me them I need them I’ll take them I got a bronco with the same issue
Looking to buy 91 for
the nylon that shts,,is a cush..so the teeth dont strip. it give some give.. better with the nylons. theres kits available..