95 lebaron conv rear windows

the rear windows on my convertible (the small quarter ones) wont go down. The driver and passenger windows go down without problems, but when I push the button for the rear ones, they don't budge or make a noise. I would think it is the motor, but it is on both of them. I have changed the fuse for the power windows but still nothing. Any ideas?

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Ben Loveridge
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If all of your diagnosing leads to a failed motor, try this method:

These are very popular for going out. What happens is when it rains or the car gets washed, all that water drips down around the bottom of the convertible top and onto the window motors, eventually seizing them up with time. The fix I did to my 87 was take out the back seat (seat back and speakers are all one assembly and seat bottom is seperate), disconnect the window motor, and spray a little wd-40 or good lubricant into a hole leading inside the motor itself. once you do that, reconnect the assembly and try to use it. If it still doesn't want to move, take a small hammer and tap the motor a few times and try using it again. If this doesn't work then it is probably toast. (it may take just a little time and persuasion to get them working again)

Once you get them working again, try not to roll the window up until the motor stops, but rather up to the top just shy of the motor stopping (if that makes any sense). This way it is less likely to seize up again.

Hope this helps!!

Reply to
N.Cass

Unfortunately, this is a common problem with LeBaron convertibles, and usually the repair costs outway the value of the car.

This is a two man, full weekend job to do yourself. The back seat+armrests are one integral part, and to do it right, while you are there you should replace motors+regulators. They are sold on eBay rebuilt exchange for about $300 per side.

Most shops/dealers will quote your $1500 to repair both sides (dealer wants $200 for each motor, $300 for each regulator, $500 labor).

My 1991 has had these repaired three times by me; last time I decided to 'shot gun' with rebuilt regulators+motors for each side. So far, knock on wood, they have lasted for three years..........

Good Luck,

Bill

88 Lancer Shelby 91 LeBaron Convertible 01 Chevy Impala LS
Reply to
Billccm

Well that all sucks, though good to know what I am facing. What is the problem with leaving them up until I get around to fixing them? Or should I really try to do it soon so the convertible top can work properly?

Thanks!

Ben

Reply to
Ben Loveridge

"Technically" all windows should be down when the top is operated in either position, but you may get by.....what I have noticed is that if the rear quarter windows are slightly out of alignment with the top's weatherstrip, you may gouge the weatherstrip when putting the top back up.

Good Luck.

Bill

88 Lancer Shelby 91 LeBaron Convertible 01 Chevy Impala LS
Reply to
Billccm

Fair enough. Since the weatherstripping all has to be replaced anyway, I wont worry too much about it at the moment, but I will change it all out eventually. Thanks again for the good advice!

Ben

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Ben Loveridge

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