1998 Dodge Grand Caravan
Problem for Dodge 1998 Grand Caravan

How do i replace the window motor




By ccora0221 on Apr 05, 2009

" "
i have a 1998 dodge grand caravan and the drivers side window is not working, don't make any sounds nothing. the other windows work fine is just that one can it be the motor or the switch or what? all the buttons work on the drivers side panel exept that window it won't do nothing. if it is the window motor, do i replace it? do i have to also replace the window regulator?

Best Solution

posted on Apr 28, 2009
Helpful)

Tabasacasa

Rank: Apprentice 
Rating: 95%, 5 votes
This is a common problem with driver side window. Its just a wear and tear problem. Don't go to the dealership, the Regulator will cost you over $230. Go to Amazon.com and search for the part number which should cost you only $70-80 or so. If you go to a glass place they will charge you dealership price plus $150 per hour. I say do it yourself which goes a little something like this.

TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL

(1) Remove the plug and remove screw attaching
door pull cup to inner door panel.
(2) Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/
memory switch.
(3) Remove screws attaching trim panel to door
from below map pocket.
(4) If equipped, remove window crank. (Refer to 23
- BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW CRANK -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove screw holding door trim to door panel
from behind inside latch release handle.
(6) Disengage clips attaching door trim to door
frame around perimeter of panel.
(7) Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange
from inner belt molding at top of door.
(8) Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain
access to latch linkage.
(9) Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside
latch release handle (Fig. 13).
(10) Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
(11) Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy
lamp electrical connectors.
INSTALLATION
(1) Hold top of trim panel away from door to gain
access to latch linkage.
(2) Place linkage rod in position on latch handle.
(3) Engage clip to hold linkage rod to inside latch
release handle.
(4) Place front door trim panel in position on door.
(5) Install trim panel into inner belt molding at
top of door.
(6) Install clips to attach door trim to door frame
around perimeter of panel.
(7) If equipped, install screw to attach door trim to
door panel behind inside latch release handle.
(8) If equipped, connect power switch into wire
connector.
(9) Place power accessary switch in position on
door trim.
(10) Connect wire connector into memory seat/mirror
switch and install switch into trim panel.
(11) Install screws to attach accessary switch
panel to door trim.
(12) Install screw cover into switch panel.
(13) If equipped, install window crank.
(14) If equipped, install screws to attach trim
panel to door inside map pocket.
(15) If equipped, install screw to attach door pull
cup to inner door panel.
(16) If equipped, install screws to attach door
assist handle to inner door panel.
(17) Connect wire connector into courtesy lamp.
(18) Install lamp in door trim.
(19) Install switch bezel.

WINDOW REGULATOR
REMOVAL

(1) Remove the watershield. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOOR - FRONT/WATERSHIELD - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove door glass retaining clips and secure
the window in the up position using masking tape or
equivalent (Fig. 15).
(3) Disconnect wire connector from power window
motor, if equipped.
(4) Loosen screws attaching front and rear window
guide rails to inner door panel (Fig. 16).
(5) Remove screw heads on guide rails from key
hole slots in inner door panel.
(6) Loosen screws attaching regulator to inner door
panel.
(7) Remove regulator from inner door panel.
(8) Extract rear guide rail through inner door
panel rear access hole (Fig. 17).
(9) Extract front guide rail through front access
hole.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert front guide rail through front access
hole.
(2) Insert rear guide rail through rear access hole.
(3) Place window regulator in position on inner
door panel.
4) Place screw heads on guide rails in position
through key hole slots in inner door panel.
(5) Tighten screws to attach front and rear guide
rails to inner door panel.
(6) Connect wire connector into power window
motor, if equipped.
(7) Install door glass.
(8) Verify door glass alignment and operation.
(9) Install sound shield and door trim panel. __________________
Avatar: EconoVoyager Concept
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3L
2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD 3.5L

Was this helpful?
Yes
No
3 people thought this was helpful

Popular Solutions for 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan


Questions and Unsolved Problems for 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan


Do you recommend Dodge 1998 Grand Caravan?
Answer

Answer
98 dodge caravan driver side sliding door will not open. I have pulled the panel from inside to open... (More)

Answer
how do you remove the instrument panel from the dashboard ?

Answer
i need to know on my 1998 dodge caravan where the other end goes

Answer
how do i replace the fuel rail in a 1998 dodge caravan


Didn't find what you were looking for?

Describe your problem:

Select a Category:







Ask our Experts

 

Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now
Browse popular Problems
More Common Problems
Most Common Problems for:
For 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan:

Top Car Experts

Rank: Guru Guru  

Solutions: 14805
Member Since: June 2008

Experience: 40 years of automotive repair work, home appliance repair experience and general electrical repair.

Ask Me
Find more Car Experts

Top Car Repair

(602) 909-6450

(800) 262-0795
Find awesome deals on a superior quality Discount...
Car Stuff


       
Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now

X
Continue
When the original poster rates a solution that was given to his own problem, that rating is locked!
X

Are you sure the solution content is Inappropriate?
   
Tech buddies can communicate directly to answer questions. Become a Tech Buddy and have direct access to your favorite expert for FREE!
Insert Link
Insert Image
Insert You-Tube clip
Insert List
Insert List
Spell Check

What is this?



Select