TheGreasyWeasel Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 The driver's side window motor has completely given up the ghost and a new one is required. Nissan want to charge me an absolute fortune for a new one and was wondering if anyone knew of any reputable spares firms around the Birmingham area or where I might pick up a cheaper new one? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bounty78 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Drop R35LEE or ZMANALEX a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 or buy one from eBay.com and wait for it to arrive from the US....... works out half the price of most UK suppliers if you're prepared to wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 The driver's side window motor has completely given up the ghost and a new one is required. Nissan want to charge me an absolute fortune for a new one and was wondering if anyone knew of any reputable spares firms around the Birmingham area or where I might pick up a cheaper new one? Cheers. Join the queue! I'm waiting for Alex or Lee to get more in stock at the moment. I hadn't considered the US route, but at that price for a new one? Mmmmm..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 When you say it is totally dead what do you mean? Has it set on fire or similar? Its likely the brushes just need replacing unless the copper contacts on the motor shaft have totally worn away which is unlikely the brushes are designed to be the wear point. New brushes will only cost a few quid there are places on net that make them to measure as well. Also have you treid my window repair guide? http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=30870 It does fix a lot of problems and extends the life of your motor. Good luck Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Steve - do you know what type/size of brushes are required. I would rather get them before I start stripping the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreasyWeasel Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yeah I looked at the repair guide when it first started to play up and despite it looking well explained I live in a flat with zero storage space for tools (which I don't even have at this stage so there's that additional cost). Plus my technical skills for doing any motor brush micro surgery are lacking I suspect. My mate and I could replace the motor between us, it's just trying to avoid that huge Nissan bill for a motor through their channels. How long do you think it would take to come through the American channels? And is it worth trying to get hold of a second hand one from a breakers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 performancenissanparts on ebay.com can supply a brand new motor for $228 (approx £150) delivered and will take around a week for delivery which is well worth it considering it's half the cost of buying from Nissan UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 They should supply a free window motor with every new car at the rate they seem to conk out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demolition49 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 To be honest i think you should give the repair a go, whats the worst that can happen, you break it an need a new one plus possibly 150 quid saved! Hmm.... wernt there those places you can rent out a ramp for an hour and do it yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreasyWeasel Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 My plan is to get a new one and have a play with the knackered one once it's out, then hey presto.... a spare! How do I find performancenissanparts on Ebay? I'm seraching but it's not pulling up any hits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreasyWeasel Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Plus as stupid as this might sound.... as the Septics drive on the 'wrong' side I take it I'll need a right hand side motor which they'll be calling a passenger side? Or is there something special about the driver's side and they just flip around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dene8 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 My plan is to get a new one and have a play with the knackered one once it's out, then hey presto.... a spare! How do I find performancenissanparts on Ebay? I'm seraching but it's not pulling up any hits? >>CLICK ME<< They're listed as right sided or left sided to keep things simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Steve - do you know what type/size of brushes are required. I would rather get them before I start stripping the motor. Sorry mate I don't know the brush sizes, I never needed to go that far. Unfortunately to get to the brushes you still need to strip the motor which involves a bit of soldering and unsoldering wires (2 or 3) but looks easy from when I looked. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Steve - do you know what type/size of brushes are required. I would rather get them before I start stripping the motor. Sorry mate I don't know the brush sizes, I never needed to go that far. Unfortunately to get to the brushes you still need to strip the motor which involves a bit of soldering and unsoldering wires (2 or 3) but looks easy from when I looked. Cheers Steve Thanks, Steve. I think I may have a go at it anyway in a couple of weeks time when my mate gets back from holiday - he's more confident than I am at these things! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreasyWeasel Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 New motor arrived at a fraction of the UK price and fitted for free with an extra pair of hands from a chum. Splendid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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