CMJAnew Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Neither the driver side or passenger side windows seem to have power to them. I switched driver side switches between cars so I know that is not the problem. I did NOT switch the passenger side out. Thought I'd wait to hear from you all before doing that.Is there a dedicated fuse (I couldn't find it)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 While I'm thinking 'bout it. The window on the driver side would only lower about 4 inches before a nasty ratcheting sound would commence. I'm not planning on fixing this particular problem at this time, but think it might be pertinent information concerning the earlier question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 You need to replace both motors. Your experiencing a common failure mode.Window Motor Replacement Instructions - ReattaOwner.comNot too difficult but not a walk in the park either due to tight spaces and spring tension, sharp edges and amount of disassembly required.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 If you don't want to do it, I have had good results going to a body shop. Their hourly rate is cheaper and they deal with it all the time and may be a little quicker then a repair shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Ignoring the ratcheting action at 4" lowered (driver side only), what would cause both windows to not now work at all? A little more information as I remember it. I picked the car up from being inspected about 2 weeks ago. I picked on the mechanic because the driver side window was down the 4 inches. He couldn't get it to go up or down. Nor could I - the passenger side either. However, when monkeying around with other switches (door locks in particular) the windows began to work. I rolled them up and down (to the ratchet area) and back up. This is the last time either window worked. Made me think it might be the switch or some other electrical issue. I'm having trouble wrapping my meager brain around the motors causing the "No Go" issue. Motors and the ratcheting makes sense though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 There are internal cut offs for the motors to prevent damage. They stop the motor from working for a while. That is probably what is the problem is with them cutting out. To really check things out you need to remove the door panel and look inside anyway but 99% sure all you will need motors. Power is supplied via a circuit breaker not a fuse, and it's doubtful all three switches would be bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Corvanti Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 loose/corroded ground wire(s)? (my stock answer). or a power wire in the door?maybe the "jiggling" around of the door lock mechanism got it to make contact for awhile. my driver's side window stopped working due to rivets breaking on the sash channel/glass. before my purchase of the vehicle, it did similar to what you've posted, but the next day the last of the rivets popped. motor is fine. repair of same is on my ever-growing repair list. just "thinking out loud" here. someone much more knowledgeable in reattas should be along with a better answer. edit: see, someone did while i was typing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Broken wire in the 'snake' between the body and the door. Both windows working now. Will still need a drivers side motor some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Reatta window motors are a common part for other GM cars and cheapI purchased 2 new ones as a package on Ebay last year for less than $40 including shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Reatta window motors are a common part for other GM cars and cheapI purchased 2 new ones as a package on Ebay last year for less than $40 including shippingThat was a great deal for 2 window motors! They are currently $29.58 EACH in The Reatta Store for new AC-Delco motors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMJAnew Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 I'm not sure if I will replace the motors just yet. The car is basically a great running parts car (one of three 90s I have). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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