My latest quandary - I just had the window motors replaced with new A1 motors and when I got the car back, there was a new dent from the inside out on the driver's side door (right near the window motor). So I did some digging and found that the dent is from the new window motor (I think it is a rivet) pushing on the stainless. So every time you close the door, it pushes the dent out farther. (and that explains why the dent is getting worse.) I haven't seen it on the passenger side door yet, but that door has only been opened once or twice.
The mechanic told me that this is a known problem with these replacement motors and that most people don't really notice or care about the dent. And other than a full motor redesign, there is nothing that can be done. Unfortunately for me (and my wife), I have trouble accepting NO for an answer, as I always think there has to be a solution.
Has anyone run into this where the motor causes dents in the door? If so, any suggestions? Shift the motor mounting slightly? Put some type of pad in between the motor and the door? So far, I've been told to reach up higher and close the door differently, as that will minimize the crashing of the motor against the door.
Thanks in advance.
tony c
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