Does anyone know how to properly test an old window motor?
My driver's side window would stop working occasionally. I would bump the door with my arm and it would work again. This went on for a few years. I thought it was a short, then heard it might be a bad motor.
I finally got the motor and regulator out (not easy) and decided that before I buy, I should test what I have.
When I plug the motor in and turn on the switch it works fine, both ways. So far I have not experienced it stopping.
Then I read where you can test it electrically. The article said that if you get 12 volts when the motor is on, then the motor is good and the wiring or switch are suspect. And if you get 11 volts or less, then you know the motor is bad.
I got 11.78 volts without the motor turned on. Then when I turn it on, I get 11.36 volts.
So I'm still confused. Should I just get a new motor and try it?
Thanks