Since I've been unable to find much of a comprehensive thread about power window motor replacement, I thought I would post my experiences as I go.
I'm venturing into uncharted territory, so I'd appreciate any 0.02 if you've got the experience.
I took the speaker out so I could handle the motor/regulator easier.
The first diagnosis was isolating the motor. The
yellow arrow is the power supply from the switch to the motor. I used a test light, as recommended, up and down on the switch yielded respective "lights" signaling all was well thus far.
The motor is supposed to be attached to the door, either by rivet (in other makes) or bolt. You'll notice, the
green arrows show the suspected location of said bolts. I say suspected because neither the regulator or the motor were attached
. Left in the picture is the coat hangar that was rigged by the in-law as a temporary fix. I'm guessing he removed the bolts so he could get the glass up to keep out the weather.
So, gotta order a new motor and possibly regulator. Will go from there.
