we have a 1988 trans am . window regulator is faulty .

Asked by Guru7N5S3 Jun 13, 2020 at 09:43 PM about the 1988 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Does this 3rd gen coup have window regulator motors with 9 or 12 tooth gear ?
can these gears be swapped  12 -9  and vice versa ?

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Motors are cheap. I would get the correct motor and replace the faulty one with it.

Hi, thanks for replying. I am trying to make sure I have the right motor sent .. There are lift motors all over Ebay , trouble is they all say ( when you enter vehicle details in the boxes ) this motor will fit your vehicle ! same answer for both 9 and 12 toothed versions . my question also asked if I have one sent here ( New Zealand ) and it has a different gear ratio than the one that will be taken out of the door can I swap the gears over ? the car is a 1988 Trans Am 5 Ltr .

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Sorry, I do not know what gears your motor has. When I replaced mine, I just asked for a motor from my parts store and installed what they gave me. Worked fine so I had no issues. Sorry you are so far away but I would just go to an internet site like Rock Auto or Auto Zone and see what they recommend as a replacement.

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