Since my window racer didn’t give me the performance I was hoping for I’m looking at new motors now. Ecklers El Camino store list theirs as Genuine GM $30.00 each, fits both sides, Mikes doesn’t list a brand Summit has Four Seasons. Has anybody bought NEW ones, from who, what brand ?
New power window motors?
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I got one from auto zone or advanced last year. It went on me in the driveway, when my garage was full, so I had to take what I could get. It’s faster than the other side that’s original.
Mine are original 42 year olds. In my other thread Window Racer? Members have convinced me that new motors will let the WR give me the performance I’ve heard it should . Like always I would trust a GM part over an aftermarket. As far as longer life, working better, and not needing any mods.
A few years ago I put a new Cardone motors,part # 82-144,in the passenger door.
It made quite a big difference over the old one.
Guy
It made quite a big difference over the old one.
Guy
Pricey, but worth it: https://www.electric-life.com/produ...s-2-complete-regulators-with-motors-attached/
Window motors start to slow down from the first time you operate them. It's just so gradual over time. And of course, it's USUALLY the driver side window that gets used the most. So any change to a new motor is going to make a huge difference, most likely.
Also, the fact that WR's and their ilk simply boost voltage to the motor, which IMO only speeds up the motor's demise on the factory dismal network of wiring, especially if they're original wires pushing 40 years old or more. I could be wrong, but I think they weren't designed for WRs. I could be wrong on that, but...
GM changed PW motors like they changed underwear. About once a week.
Still want to stick with a GM part?
Here's a window applicable for your car under p/n 22121553.
under p/n 12487630
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Wind...d=link&campid=5335822911&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
under p/n 12512994
And then there's the CURRENT part number 12497971 (GM list price $104.22)
Also, the fact that WR's and their ilk simply boost voltage to the motor, which IMO only speeds up the motor's demise on the factory dismal network of wiring, especially if they're original wires pushing 40 years old or more. I could be wrong, but I think they weren't designed for WRs. I could be wrong on that, but...
GM changed PW motors like they changed underwear. About once a week.
Still want to stick with a GM part?
Here's a window applicable for your car under p/n 22121553.
GM# 22121553 GM Cars & Trucks Window Motor | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for GM# 22121553 GM Cars & Trucks Window Motor at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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under p/n 12487630
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Wind...d=link&campid=5335822911&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
under p/n 12512994
AC DELCO WINDOW LIFT REGULATOR MOTOR KIT FOR GM VEHICLE GM PART NUMBER 12512994 | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for AC DELCO WINDOW LIFT REGULATOR MOTOR KIT FOR GM VEHICLE GM PART NUMBER 12512994 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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And then there's the CURRENT part number 12497971 (GM list price $104.22)
Chevrolet GMC Pontiac Buick Oldsmobile Front/Rear Door WINDOW LIFT MOTOR new OEM | eBay
Front or Rear Side Door Window Lift Motor. Chevrolet Cavalier. Chevrolet Celebrity. Chevrolet Camaro. Chevrolet Lumina APV. Pontiac 6000. Chevrolet Caprice. Chevrolet El Camino.
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Just ordered 2 AC Delco #11M23s. That was the most common part number I saw searching for our cars.
Yeah, those are the middle of the road motors. There's GM OE/OEM, ACD professional gold, and ACD professional silver. IIRC, those you ordered are Professional Golds under GM p/n 19251414. Meaning they are expected to be made to GM specs, usually- but not always- by a non-GM provider. It could very well be a re-labeled, re-boxed aftermarket that's been checked by ACD to match or at least come close to GM specs.
While I always strive to get GM OEM, if I can't, the ACD professional will work fine for stock parts, IMO. It could also be a case of the professional series motor is the exact same across the board in quality, and just put a different part number on it. It's hard to tell unless you worked in the facility.
The silver series is your cheapest option, and they're still backed by GM, but in the "value" line. Take it for what it's worth.
While I always strive to get GM OEM, if I can't, the ACD professional will work fine for stock parts, IMO. It could also be a case of the professional series motor is the exact same across the board in quality, and just put a different part number on it. It's hard to tell unless you worked in the facility.
The silver series is your cheapest option, and they're still backed by GM, but in the "value" line. Take it for what it's worth.
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