Window Regulator - Improper Operation
88mazda10Category Applicable Model/s
15 (see below)
Subject:
IMPROPER OPERATION OF
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR (Ball Type)
Bulletin No. 071/88
Issued 11/30/88
Revised
DESCRIPTION
If you encounter any of the following symptoms on 1986-88 RX-7, 1986-89 323/323W, 1988 626/MX-6, 1988 929 models, repair the power window in accordance with the instructions in this Service Bulletin.
1. Slow movement of the window glass during operation.
2. Clicking noise during operation.
3. Rough movement of the window glass.
High friction of the ball movement inside the hose causes the hose and balls to get out of position, resulting in improper operation of the power window regulator.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Replace the power window regulator guide assembly, the motor bracket and the sprocket with the new one and change the hose routing according to the following instructions.
1. Remove the power window regulator from the door.
2. Disconnect the power window motor from the removed regulator.
3. Install the disconnected power window motor to the new regulator assembly with a new motor bracket and sprocket.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to replace the motor bracket for 323/323W and RX-7.
4. Change the hose routing as follows: (626 front & rear doors, 929 front door only)
a) Make two holes (0.27 in or 7 mm dia.) at the points indicated by the arrows.
b) Remove the burr around the holes by filing.
c) Apply sealant around the holes for rust prevention.
d) Install the regulator assembly to the door and route the hose as shown.
Refer to the following 1988 or 1986) Workshop Manual pages for proper disassembly, assembly and adjustment procedures.
CHANGE OF HOSE ROUTING
(626 Front & Rear Doors and 929 Front Door)
626 Front
1. Fix the hose at the two holes. Adjust clip location to ensure an even curve in the hose.
Conversion:
74.5 mm - 2.9 in 21 mm - 0.8 in 47 mm - 1.9 in 40 mm - 1.6 in 7 mm - 0.27 in
626 Rear
1. Locate the hose at the inner panel corner as shown.
2. Adjust the clip location to ensure an even curve in the hose.
Conversion:
23 mm - 0.9 in 13 mm - 0.5 in 32 mm - 1.3 in
929 Front
1. Fix the hose at the two holes. Adjust the clip location to ensure an even curve in the hose.
Conversion:
11 mm - 0.4 in
Quick Reference of Repairs for Each Model:
PARTS INFORMATION
1. Power Window Regulator Guide Assembly
2. Motor Bracket
3. Sprocket
VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE
323 JM1BF2*** K0302565 July 1, 1988
323W JM1BW622* K0200003 July 1, 1988
626 JM1GD2*** K1700621 June 10, 1988
MX-6 (produced in Japan)
JM1GD31** J1589236 May 1, 1988
MX-6 (produced in the U.S.A.)
1YVGD
929 JM1HC221* K0202471 July 8, 1988
RX-7 JM1FC33** J0626331 July 1, 1988
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Customer Comment Code: 7J
Damage Code: 82
Part No. of Main Cause: Part No. of Power Window Regulator Guide Assembly (see Page 4 of 5)
Operation No: Regulator R & R - Refer to S.R.T. Manual Hose Rerouting - XX0299RX
Original Motor R & R - XX0298RX
Labor Hours: Regulator R & R - Refer to S.R.T. Manual Hose Rerouting - 0.2 Hr. (exclude regulator R & R)
Original Motor, Motor Bracket - 0.2 Hr. (exclude regulator R & R) and Sprocket R & R