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kingy · 02-14-2004, 01:58

I must be getting lazier as I get older, I really can't be bothered to open the front windows manually, so I'm wondering how easy it would be to install the motor, loom etc. to make the windows go up and down with the press of a button. Anybody done it before? What parts am I going to need?

mongrelEB · 02-14-2004, 15:11

You have an XR, so you *should* have the wiring required. Check though for chrissake :)
You will need 4 window motors, and the switch block for the centre console. If you have the wiring it's as simple as drilling the old rivets out which hold the motors in, and changing the motors. Then put in the switch block. Not hard.
If you have to add the wiring it gets a little harder and involves pulling up the carpet.

p4r4l3l · 02-14-2004, 15:55

goto wreckers and look for same colour doors as your car but fairmont ones will save alot of trouble

BoZZa17 · 02-14-2004, 19:31

man,
i did central locking.
its up to you but central locking made a mess of a whole day.
few cuts on ya hands ect
but i guess it would be worth it in the long run

p4r4l3l · 02-14-2004, 19:43

ey it was worth it...
saves everyone pressing buttons :

ehehhehe

donno · 02-15-2004, 01:57

Does a futura have the right wiring?

Donno

FamilyHak_SPak · 02-15-2004, 04:01

where do u put the power window switches??? like if the car is the non powered windo version and the console doesnt have any space for them.

i can see where the rear switches go, obviously on the rear doors but the front ones??? i've been tryin to work out where/how i can do this for ages now.

OED666 · 02-15-2004, 04:53

i am 99% sure that the switches for the power windows for the front are between the lid for the centre console, and the gear quadrant (like where you select your gears).

it should just fit in i spose?? may have to drill a hole in the bottom, and somehow screw it down.

and also back to donno's question??

does anyone know if the wiring for the windows is there for Futuras???

Rmyers · 02-15-2004, 10:26

Futura's have front power windows don't they??? Maybe that's just on the EF upwards though...

OED666 · 02-15-2004, 14:57

Rmyers, it was the EF Futuras onwards that had power windows