Power Windows not working

Tiny
PDIEGEL
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  • 1999 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Right passenger window stuck in down position. Other windows work. But very slow. Rt passenger does not work at all. Assuming not a fuse? Motor? Help!
Thursday, July 15th, 2010 AT 10:48 AM

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Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Remove that specific door's trim panel and supply 12v direct power to that window motor to see if it's any good.

This guide will help us

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/electric-window-repair

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010 AT 3:02 PM
Tiny
PSTREZZ
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  • 1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
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Power Windows not working.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
PSTREZZ
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Made some weird noises and it seem to come from (sitting in drivers seat) just left of the radio. Maybe even possibly behind the glove-box.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
RUSLTN
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  • 1994 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
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My front windows will not go up or down even though I can hear running when button is pushed. How do you remove panels and what can be wrong and possible fix
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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There are 3 plastic slugs in the window motor that fail.

You need to remove the inner door panel which is held in place by various clips and screws.

And partially disassemble the motor to replace the slugs.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you for answer, however you only gave part of answer as I know you have to remove inner panel with various screws and clips I found three visible screws one on each side and one at door release handle, however panel is still tight what is the process for removing panel
thanks
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I can not find a picture of where all of the fasteners are.
Normally there are screws securing the arm rest, the door pull you use to close the door, and around the door handle that you pull to unlatch the door.

Then the front, bottom, and rear of the panel are held to the door with plastic clips (sometimes they are metal).
A tool like this may help you keep from breaking the clips, but it's still likely as they are few years old and become brittle

The way I dig into a door for the first time.
I remove all of the screws that I can see.
Then, using my fingers along the bottom edge of the panel, start to pry it away from the door.
The clips are normally about 6inches away from each other.

Once the front, bottom and rear of the panel is free.
Gently pull it away from the door. You're looking to see if it's still attached by a hidden screw somewhere.

Once all the clips and screws are removed the panel is hanging along the top edge.
Most have a hook shape built into them.
So you push the panel towards the glass to release the hook and then pull the panel upward.

Unplug any electrical connectors and set the panel aside.

Remove the vapor barrier (it's a sheet of heavy brown paper or plastic.

Now you can stick your hands in the tight fitting places in the door.

When you get done, your hands will look like you've been in a cat fight from all the scratches.

I also want to mention that the pegs for the motor can be bought at most autopart stores in a package of 3 for about 5 bucks.

Good luck
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
STEEVEWUUDS
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How to repair 1992 Lincoln Town Car power windows. Motor runs, but window won't go up. Can't figure out how to disassemble to see what is wrong.
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Pull the door panel off, & be gentle on the little plastic plugs (they hold the door panel in place on the door), they break real easy !
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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After the door panel is off, how do you get the mechanism out of the door to check out what is wrong?
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Saturday, January 11th, 2020 AT 2:20 PM (Merged)
Tiny
DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you are having an issue with the window regulator. Here are two tutorials to view to aid in gaining access to the regulator to replace it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/door-panel-removal

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-replace-a-electric-power-window-motor

I've attached picture steps below on how to remove the window regulator for your car. The first set is for having the window glass down and non-functional. The second set is for window being operational. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
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Monday, December 7th, 2020 AT 11:01 PM

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