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Sequoia widow motor died

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runzwithsizorz

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2001 Toyota Sequoia driver side window no longer works. Motor died. Would like to attempt to repair it myself due to ridiculous prices Toyota charges (more than 600.00). A refurbished and warrentied motor costs 100.00. A Toyota motor is around 250.00. I am a good mechanic, and am wondering if this is a project I should undertake?? Also, where would I find a schematic for the Toyota driver's side door and window mechanisim?
Any ideas/suggestions much appreciated.
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should not be that difficult

i assume the original motor has plugs so it should be a quick job to remove the door panel and swap the motors
 
It's pretty easy to remove the door panel and do this repair yourself. Just make sure you don't lose any of the screws or clips and be careful removing all the trim pieces not to break them. Make a diagram and tape the screws to it in the correct spots so that you remember where they go when putting the door panel back on. As for the motor, it probably comes as a complete assembly and should just unbolt from door. Just unclip the wiring harness and clip in the new assembly.
 
the $100 is only worth it if that place is giving you a lifetime warranty on the unit. otherwise, take a shot at a pick a part style junkyard too. I only say that because when the motor on my older car crapped out, it was $45 at autozone, or $10 at pick a part. the motor worked fine for the year and a half it took before the engine went.
 
pyr02k1 said:
the $100 is only worth it if that place is giving you a lifetime warranty on the unit. otherwise, take a shot at a pick a part style junkyard too. I only say that because when the motor on my older car crapped out, it was $45 at autozone, or $10 at pick a part. the motor worked fine for the year and a half it took before the engine went.
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I bought an older vehicle from a coworker many years ago and it had a busted passenger door mirror. The dealer wanted $700 for a new mirror plus another couple hundred to install it. We're talking about a black piece of plastic with a mirror inside it!!! I called a few salvage yards and picked up a slightly used one for less than $100 and installed it myself. I did a window motor on that vehicle too but managed to pick up a new window motor assembly from the dealer for around $150 IIRC and installed it myself. It wasn't difficult at all.

The problem with those power windows is that a lot of the guides and gears are plastic and they end up getting worn down and/or breaking after years of use so you're better off just buying the complete assembly and replacing the whole thing even if it is just a burned out motor. I'd suggest taking the door panel off before you go buying parts to see what you're in for.
 
pyr02k1 said:
the $100 is only worth it if that place is giving you a lifetime warranty on the unit. otherwise, take a shot at a pick a part style junkyard too. I only say that because when the motor on my older car crapped out, it was $45 at autozone, or $10 at pick a part. the motor worked fine for the year and a half it took before the engine went.
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Around here you'd have a hard time finding a toyota that new in a junk yard, they hold their value well enough that they're picked up in auctions and rebuilt with a salvage title. I'm not sure if this market is different than elsewhere, but it would definitely be worth calling a few junk yards before making a trip, chances are they won't have anything even close. I've had reasonably good luck finding parts on ebay both new and used. Rock Auto usually has better prices than the dealership on OEM parts if OEM is the only option.
 
PricklyPete said:
Agreed with Jules. Just take your time and be careful with the clips and it should be a very easy job.
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I ALWAYS break a few of the stupid plastic clips no matter how carefully I try. I'd personally consider tracking down a handful of them before you start just so if you break a few you'll be able to finish the job.
 
Bignate603 said:
I ALWAYS break a few of the stupid plastic clips no matter how carefully I try. I'd personally consider tracking down a handful of them before you start just so if you break a few you'll be able to finish the job.
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Probably not a bad idea. The dealer should have those in stock and they can't cost more than a couple bucks at most. You might want to buy the tool they use to release those clips too. I've found that just pulling on the panel works well though, just make sure you've removed all the screws and trim pieces first. 😉
 
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