Loose '02 Impreza Power Window Motor Bolts

Lip Skid · 05-19-2003, 08:29 AM

Do yourself a favor and tighten and thread lock the power window motor bolts. Mine were loose and with the motor rocking around it totally reamed out the bolt holes. My bolt holes are now about half inch long ovals. When I pulled the interior skin off, two of the bolts fell to the floor. The other two were finger tight.

If your window goes up/down crooked, makes a big thud when it hits bottom going down, you may seriously want to check this out. If it doesn't, get in there and do it before it happens!

Anybody good with a torch? I need to weld some washers in place to fix it.

Steve.

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Vibes · 05-19-2003, 09:32 AM

Just a question, but isn't/shouldn't that still be covered by warranty?
Enjoy Life,
ME

Austin · 05-19-2003, 10:53 AM

Sure, that kind of thing is warrantied...

You'll spend less time taking your door panel off yourself and snugging down those bolts than you would have spent making the phone call to set up an appointment to see the dealer...

gpd323 · 05-19-2003, 11:47 AM

Ah....the infamous loose electric window motor bolts. I had 7 total bolts loose on the drivers door. The 4 motor bolts and 3 associated with the window regulator. At least none of the bolts mounting surfaces were damaged. My window had begun to make a clunk noise when it began its downward movement and I took the door panel off the next day and found all the loose parts.
Besides, knowing how to remove the door panel is a plus if you ever want to upgrade the speakers!!!!

Greg D.

Vostok 7 · 05-19-2003, 12:12 PM

Any problem with this on '03s?

Should I tear down my door anyway?

Patrick

gpd323 · 05-19-2003, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vostok 7
Any problem with this on '03s?

Should I tear down my door anyway?

Patrick

I would, do both front doors.

GPD

Vostok 7 · 05-19-2003, 12:40 PM

How do you get it apart without breaking anything?

Patrick

gpd323 · 05-19-2003, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vostok 7
How do you get it apart without breaking anything?

Patrick

Carefully

You might want to hit the next install fest and tap the Great knowledge base there!

Greg Downing

Vostok 7 · 05-19-2003, 01:17 PM

I might have to do that

Thanks Greg!

Patrick

Lip Skid · 05-20-2003, 12:11 AM

Vibes,

I'm not sure if I still have warranty coverage. My car has 41k on it. I think the warranty stops at 40k?

Even so, they'll just weld washers in place as well. I've read another thread of this same problem and this is what their fix was. I seriously doubt they would replace the door.

Steve

gpd323 · 05-20-2003, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lip Skid
Vibes,

I'm not sure if I still have warranty coverage. My car has 41k on it. I think the warranty stops at 40k?

Even so, they'll just weld washers in place as well. I've read another thread of this same problem and this is what their fix was. I seriously doubt they would replace the door.

Steve

Basic bumper to bumper is 36K miles or 3 years, the powertrain warrantee is 5 years, 60K miles. I don't think the window motors will be covered here. Its very easy to remove the door panels w/o damaging anything.

If the holes have indeed been ripped open you could install your own washers to do the fix. I would think you would have to be a VERY good welder to tack on a washer on the very thin door panel w/o melting the surrounding metal.

Anyway, find someone nearby to take the panels off for you.

Greg D.

05-19-2003, 08:29 AM	#1
Lip Skid Scooby Newbie Member#: 19609 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA. Vehicle: 02 WRX	Loose '02 Impreza Power Window Motor Bolts Do yourself a favor and tighten and thread lock the power window motor bolts. Mine were loose and with the motor rocking around it totally reamed out the bolt holes. My bolt holes are now about half inch long ovals. When I pulled the interior skin off, two of the bolts fell to the floor. The other two were finger tight. If your window goes up/down crooked, makes a big thud when it hits bottom going down, you may seriously want to check this out. If it doesn't, get in there and do it before it happens! Anybody good with a torch? I need to weld some washers in place to fix it. Steve. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-19-2003, 09:32 AM	#2
Vibes Scooby Newbie Member#: 27338 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seattle-ish Vehicle: 2002 WRX WRB(& 1 white "key-line")	Warranty? Just a question, but isn't/shouldn't that still be covered by warranty? Enjoy Life, ME

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05-19-2003, 10:53 AM	#3
Austin Scooby Guru Member#: 7089 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Western Wa Vehicle: 2016 STi	Sure, that kind of thing is warrantied... You'll spend less time taking your door panel off yourself and snugging down those bolts than you would have spent making the phone call to set up an appointment to see the dealer...

05-19-2003, 11:47 AM	#4
gpd323 Scooby Specialist Member#: 9878 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Beautiful Downtown Spanaway! Vehicle: 2002 WRX/GTX WRX Wagon/Mazda GTX	Ah....the infamous loose electric window motor bolts. I had 7 total bolts loose on the drivers door. The 4 motor bolts and 3 associated with the window regulator. At least none of the bolts mounting surfaces were damaged. My window had begun to make a clunk noise when it began its downward movement and I took the door panel off the next day and found all the loose parts. Besides, knowing how to remove the door panel is a plus if you ever want to upgrade the speakers!!!! Greg D.

05-19-2003, 12:12 PM	#5
Vostok 7 Scooby Guru Member#: 30209 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Washington State Vehicle: 2007 Audi S8 5.2L V10 Ibis White	Any problem with this on '03s? Should I tear down my door anyway? Patrick

05-19-2003, 12:40 PM	#7
Vostok 7 Scooby Guru Member#: 30209 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Washington State Vehicle: 2007 Audi S8 5.2L V10 Ibis White	How do you get it apart without breaking anything? Patrick

05-19-2003, 01:17 PM	#9
Vostok 7 Scooby Guru Member#: 30209 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Washington State Vehicle: 2007 Audi S8 5.2L V10 Ibis White	I might have to do that Thanks Greg! Patrick

05-20-2003, 12:11 AM	#10
Lip Skid Scooby Newbie Member#: 19609 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA. Vehicle: 02 WRX	Vibes, I'm not sure if I still have warranty coverage. My car has 41k on it. I think the warranty stops at 40k? Even so, they'll just weld washers in place as well. I've read another thread of this same problem and this is what their fix was. I seriously doubt they would replace the door. Steve