[Supras] Power Windows

[Jim Thomann]

It's easy to get 12 volts without a load.  Check for corroded contacts 
and ground points.  Also, if the motor is shorted it may be able to run 
itself, but not have the power to move the window.

JimT

Jon wrote:
> OK, so now that the car runs, I can start working on all the other 
> little problems.  The biggest of these seems to be a real pain. 
>
> The passenger side power window does not roll up.  Now, I took the motor 
> out, and took it to my local Checker Auto, and they tested it by hooking 
> it up to a battery charger.  That made the motor run forward, and when 
> the poles were reversed, it ran backwards.
>
> I went home, and put my multimeter on the power lead to the motor.  When 
> I actuate the switch to put the window up, I get a steady 12.2.  When I 
> put it to go down, I get a steady -12.2.  Seems that it is OK.  Problem 
> is that one of the tests is wrong. 
>
> Anyone have anything like this happen?  Does that mean I should just 
> replace the stupid motor?  It is 80.99 plus the 35$core.  I found it 
> online for 65 + 35core.  Maybe I should visit a junkyard, I blew all my 
> money on fixing the engine.  Oh well...
>
> Jon
>