window motor problem

[sd_iconoclast]

I have a '91 Explorer EB. I recently replaced the motor that drives the left front window.
I used one of the Dorman window motors with the plastic case.
I installed the motor with the window all the way up, but the first time I put the window down, it would not roll all the way back up.
It comes up to about a 1/2" short of the top and at this point I can hear the window motor clicking loudly.
I have looked it over and it seems to be installed correctly.
It this a problem with the Dorman motors, or did I do something wrong?

 

[ChildIdenticant]

If you give the window a bit of assistance (pulling up) while pressing the button, will the window rise higher/completely?

 

[sd_iconoclast]

It will not. There is no problem will the motor having enough power to raise the window. It just gets to some point a bit short of the top and it starts clicking. It will go no higher

 

[ChildIdenticant]

If it won't go any higher while assisting, and stops in the same position each time, there is likely a physical obstruction.

Try checking the rail at the bottom of the glass for an obstruction like metal from drilling out access holes to the motor-mount bolts.
lubricate both rails.

Which motor did you purchase btw. Link?

 

[Fix4Dirt]

lubricate w silicone, cheeck for any restriction

 

[sd_iconoclast]

Which motor did you purchase btw. Link?

It was a dorman front left. It has a plastic gear housing.