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ShiftLock · 11-07-2003, 01:22 PM

Earlier today as my window was going up, it sounded like the motor just stopped working and the window went straight down. The motor makes a whining noise if i try to raise it back up. Anyone know how i can fix this? Do i have to go to nissan or can i just buy the part at a auto store and have a mechanic do this? I need to get it fixed asap as there is no space in my garage and it might rain tomorrow.

Thanks

HiPSI · 11-07-2003, 01:25 PM

either the raising mechanism broke (common on nissans) or the window popped out of place (hope it didn't break). i'm not 100% sure of which setup the 240's have, but if they're like the other 5 nissan windows i've fixed, there's a small plastic tab on a cable that probably broke. it's an easy fix with a little MacGuyver ingenuity though

(i drilled a very small hole and pushed a cotter pin through and bent it around, works like a champ).

Natty · 11-07-2003, 09:58 PM

I know exactly what happened. The bolt or bracket thet hold the actual glass window to the rail broke. The noise is the motor going up and down. You need to get a bolt and bolt it back up. Kind of hard to do once person becuase it's a tight fit and you have to align it a bit, but it is a super easy fix. Good luck.

jeprokz · 01-06-2005, 02:47 PM

sorry to bump this back up, but this happened to me a few days ago. the bolt on the glass that attaches to the regulator broke off in two. so do i just keep turning the broken bolt and it will eventually come off, or just pull it all the way out, or do i need a special tool? i'm afraid i might break the glass if i go about this the wrong way. oh and i most likely have to pull out the glass out huh? any feedback would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

thelinja · 01-06-2005, 02:57 PM

The bolt that is attached to the window sheared? You might have to get a new window if that's the case. But I'm not sure what you are talking about. Post pics if you can!

projectRDM · 01-06-2005, 03:27 PM

The bolts press out of the glass. Fine someone who's got a good window and pick it up, or find a salvage yard with a broken window and nab it the part you need.

s14 blacktop · 01-06-2005, 04:50 PM

or you could try JB cold weld..

idlafie · 01-07-2005, 02:19 AM

S14's window glass are held to the window regulator by two bolts. Don't ask me why but the rear bolt, (closest to the door latch), on the window regulator assembly has a tendency to break. Finding that stupid bolt is a pain....dealer won't sell it unless you buy the entire glass.
Anyhow, I've attached a photo showing what the bolt looks like. Other than an auto glass shop, anyone have an idea where you could find a bolt like this??
ID

idlafie · 01-07-2005, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14 blacktop

or you could try JB cold weld..

JB cold weld won't work...see picture of bolt...
ID

jeprokz · 01-07-2005, 01:07 PM

thank you for all the replies.

idlafie: what up man? does that mean u don't have that bolt anymore? if you do, can i pick it up? if not, do you still have that driver side glass? i'm willing to buy. also along w/ the blower resistor? i'd like to come by and maybe we can stop by that burger place again. wouldn't mind seeing that cute girl that was workin there last time

. or i can just pick up parts. i also emailed you. don't know if you got the previous one.... thanks

s14 blacktop · 01-07-2005, 01:20 PM

my bad I didnt look close enough on my window when I changed it..

11-07-2003, 01:22 PM	#1
ShiftLock Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Power Window Problem Earlier today as my window was going up, it sounded like the motor just stopped working and the window went straight down. The motor makes a whining noise if i try to raise it back up. Anyone know how i can fix this? Do i have to go to nissan or can i just buy the part at a auto store and have a mechanic do this? I need to get it fixed asap as there is no space in my garage and it might rain tomorrow. Thanks __________________ AE86 Corolla 1990 240SX Hatchback

11-07-2003, 01:25 PM	#2
HiPSI Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 522 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	either the raising mechanism broke (common on nissans) or the window popped out of place (hope it didn't break). i'm not 100% sure of which setup the 240's have, but if they're like the other 5 nissan windows i've fixed, there's a small plastic tab on a cable that probably broke. it's an easy fix with a little MacGuyver ingenuity though (i drilled a very small hole and pushed a cotter pin through and bent it around, works like a champ). __________________ SR motor set/clip $2500+, FMIC kit $700+, Downpipe $100+, 3" exhaust $500+, Misc install parts $100+, Shop labor for install $1000+ and you still only make 220rwhp for $5000 so what's so CHEAP about the SR swap again?

11-07-2003, 09:58 PM	#3
Natty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I know exactly what happened. The bolt or bracket thet hold the actual glass window to the rail broke. The noise is the motor going up and down. You need to get a bolt and bolt it back up. Kind of hard to do once person becuase it's a tight fit and you have to align it a bit, but it is a super easy fix. Good luck. __________________ 1991 White 240sx Fastback LE, rusty spoiler, weak driveshaft, exhaust rattle.... Rattles are just your cars way of saying 'I love you.'

01-06-2005, 03:27 PM	#6
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The bolts press out of the glass. Fine someone who's got a good window and pick it up, or find a salvage yard with a broken window and nab it the part you need. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

01-06-2005, 04:50 PM	#7
s14 blacktop Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: down south, deep south Age: 44 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: s14 blacktop Feedback Score: 0 reviews	or you could try JB cold weld.. __________________ I'm here to inform not to conform...

01-06-2005, 02:47 PM	#4
jeprokz Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	sorry to bump this back up, but this happened to me a few days ago. the bolt on the glass that attaches to the regulator broke off in two. so do i just keep turning the broken bolt and it will eventually come off, or just pull it all the way out, or do i need a special tool? i'm afraid i might break the glass if i go about this the wrong way. oh and i most likely have to pull out the glass out huh? any feedback would be greatly appreciated. thanks.

01-06-2005, 02:57 PM	#5
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The bolt that is attached to the window sheared? You might have to get a new window if that's the case. But I'm not sure what you are talking about. Post pics if you can!

01-07-2005, 02:19 AM	#8
idlafie Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: ..So Cal.... Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	S14's window glass are held to the window regulator by two bolts. Don't ask me why but the rear bolt, (closest to the door latch), on the window regulator assembly has a tendency to break. Finding that stupid bolt is a pain....dealer won't sell it unless you buy the entire glass. Anyhow, I've attached a photo showing what the bolt looks like. Other than an auto glass shop, anyone have an idea where you could find a bolt like this?? ID __________________ Weekend Mechanic for my Not-So-Mechanically-Inclined buddies....

01-07-2005, 01:07 PM	#10
jeprokz Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 268 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	thank you for all the replies. idlafie: what up man? does that mean u don't have that bolt anymore? if you do, can i pick it up? if not, do you still have that driver side glass? i'm willing to buy. also along w/ the blower resistor? i'd like to come by and maybe we can stop by that burger place again. wouldn't mind seeing that cute girl that was workin there last time . or i can just pick up parts. i also emailed you. don't know if you got the previous one.... thanks

01-07-2005, 01:20 PM	#11
s14 blacktop Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: down south, deep south Age: 44 Posts: 274 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: s14 blacktop Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my bad I didnt look close enough on my window when I changed it.. __________________ I'm here to inform not to conform...