Window motor and other stuff

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Hi all, my super reliable NSX has let me down for the first time. The drivers window mechanisim is buggered!. The plastic clip that holds the cable ends has broken. I removed the motor to find that one of the motor control cables is knackered. It's all twisted, broken strands and will not go through the short length of outer sleeving. I dismantled the motor to see if it's fixable but no chance.

So, can I get a new cable, or have I got to buy a complete new motor? If so, where's the best place?

The other points are that

1. When I am driving the car, there is a whirring electrical noise from under the bonnet, sounds like some sort of compressor.....it cuts in and out when driving lasts around 10/15 secs...any ideas?

2. When pulling away sharpish...I sometimes get a low screech.. I thought it must be a belt but they seem to be ok.....once again any ideas?

All advice greatly appreciated, can't drive it now until the windows fixed!

Many thanks

CLP

[britlude]

answer to 1... it's the ABS pump replenishing the system... get a subtle understated supercar, and honda fit the LOUDEST ABS pump known to man! first time I heard it, I stopped because I thought I'd run over a bucket!

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So it's normal for it to cut in and out whilst driving? I must admit I was completely mystified! So thanks, 1 down 2 to go!

[NSXGB]

I think you will have to buy a new motor, check out the Vendors section, Dirk may be able to help you with some second hand parts, also there's a couple of breakers with NSX's in at the moment in the UK.

The screech when pulling away sounds like the clutch or the clutch bearing maybe? Sounds like a good description of a noise coming from mine at the moment and that's what I put it down to.....still going strong though.

[gsuds]

http://www.autolinemotors.co.uk

is where I just got my 2nd hand radiator - they're breaking an NSX

Graham

[Kevin]

You will most likely need a new motor if you can't fix what you have. There is nothing available separately. A Honda dealer will releive you of £500 for a motor. I guess you don't want me telling you that this is a well known fault and that a £5 part could of prevented it. Oops I just did. Get the said part, and make sure the other window doesn't break.

www.daliracing.com (http://www.daliracing.com), or www.scienceofspeed.com (http://www.scienceofspeed.com) and look for a window fixit thingy. There are also door fixit thingies, for when your £300 door handle breaks also.

The ABS pump should only come on if you haven't driven for a while, or if the ABS is activated. It shouldn't come on while you are driving. This can indicate a leak in the system. If the pump runs for more than a minute, it will stop and the ABS light will come on.

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http://www.autolinemotors.co.uk

is where I just got my 2nd hand radiator - they're breaking an NSX

Graham

Just gave them a call and they've got one! Hooray. I'll probably make up a couple of window thingys. I have already made some more in Nylon but will do them in ally now.

Cheers chaps!

CLP

[Lankstarr]

You will most likely need a new motor if you can't fix what you have. There is nothing available separately. A Honda dealer will releive you of £500 for a motor. I guess you don't want me telling you that this is a well known fault and that a £5 part could of prevented it. Oops I just did. Get the said part, and make sure the other window doesn't break.

www.daliracing.com (http://www.daliracing.com), or www.scienceofspeed.com (http://www.scienceofspeed.com) and look for a window fixit thingy. There are also door fixit thingies, for when your £300 door handle breaks also.


Thanks for the tips Kevin. The door handle part looks like a replacement so could wait until anything happened to warrant the $75 a pair. The window thingy looks more preventative and a good idea. I would be interested in clubbing together with someone next time an order is put together to get protected.:D

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[CJS]

Thanks for the tips Kevin. The door handle part looks like a replacement so could wait until anything happened to warrant the $75 a pair. The window thingy looks more preventative and a good idea. I would be interested in clubbing together with someone next time an order is put together to get protected.:D

L*
I'd go for a couple too :)