Chevrolet Cavalier Window Motors

Nope, all the window motors are defective. Guess some of the parts may have been "made in China". Japanese motor still runs great, and passed California smog with flying colors; but, other things are failing. One problem is the anti-theft system. For some reason, the car thinks I'm stealing it and takes quite a bit of time to start. Sometimes four hours. Anyone know where the anti-theft relay is located? I'm thinking that may be the problem.

#44 of 48 Electric window problems by maryjanemeows

Aug 05, 2011 (7:32 am)

I just posted in the forum for A/C problems and mentioned my electric window problems. I didn't realize that so many other owners have had the same problem with the electric window motor. My 2000 Chevy Cavalier has 51,000 miles on it. This is the second time that I have had to replace the driver's side motor and the first time for the passenger's window.

It is very frustrating to think the parts could be better to start with. Just venting.

#46 of 48 Re: 2002 Chevy Cavilier window motors [Mr_Shiftright] by dibson

Sep 20, 2011 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: MrShift@Edmunds (Aug 31, 2010 3:51 pm)

i have pulled one apart and believe it is a problem with the gearing, they have a nylon type gar and it is very fine methinks there lies the problem, the gearing is sticking, there does not appear to be any burning out of the motors at all, i will try and fix the problem my self and if i have any success will repost with the solution, by the way these can be bought as aftermeket parts that are supposed to be 100% more reliable which wouldnt be hard to believe as the original ones by all accounts are utter crap.

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MrShift@Edmunds (Sep 20, 2011 5:31 pm)

#47 of 48 Re: 2002 Chevy Cavilier window motors [dibson] by MrShift@Edmunds HOST

Sep 20, 2011 (5:31 pm)

Replying to: dibson (Sep 20, 2011 4:07 pm)

Thanks and good luck. Let us know how you come out with it!

#48 of 48 power windows by solar93

Jan 22, 2013 (5:59 pm)

Just bought a 2002 Cavalier 2 months ago thought it was just the switch, it's not . so did everyone with this problem replace the motors and regulators. don't want to play the game.
thanks

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