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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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I got a 88 hatch and I want to convert to power windows anyone have any ideas on what would work using oem parts.
I also have access to a ford excursion that has power windows that work the rear pop windows. might try and get those and see if the work.

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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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how i did my passenger side power window conversion on my 88 CRX. all OEM parts, but custom wiring and installation.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/installed-power-window-passenger-side-my-crx-2868096/

i used a civic sunroof switch for the control (up/down) from the driver seat, and a rear passenger window switch from a sedan and tucked it into the door pocket. door panel hole cover from prelude steering wheel.

why only my passenger window? because its only hard to reach over to open the passenger window. i have no problems with the manual driver side handle, actually prefer it, its easier and faster than a motor.

besides i put the passenger door lock switch in the driver side door pocket...

but you could follow the same instructions for the driver side too.
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 04:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Tyson
how i did my passenger side power window conversion on my 88 CRX. all OEM parts, but custom wiring and installation.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2868096

i used a civic sunroof switch for the control (up/down) from the driver seat, and a rear passenger window switch from a sedan and tucked it into the door pocket. door panel hole cover from prelude steering wheel.

why only my passenger window? because its only hard to reach over to open the passenger window. i have no problems with the manual driver side handle, actually prefer it, its easier and faster than a motor.

besides i put the passenger door lock switch in the driver side door pocket...

but you could follow the same instructions for the driver side too.
I like the manual windows myself too. But the easiest way is to use OEM honda equipment and retrofit it. There is also another option that I saw online before. It uses a motor with gears that wraps around the gear that the handle attaches to. And then it spins when you press the switch, which you basically just a cut a whole in the door and set in there. That's how the universal ones work.
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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 07:38 AM
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Default Re: converting to power windows

Originally Posted by Tyson
how i did my passenger side power window conversion on my 88 CRX. all OEM parts, but custom wiring and installation.

https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2868096

i used a civic sunroof switch for the control (up/down) from the driver seat, and a rear passenger window switch from a sedan and tucked it into the door pocket. door panel hole cover from prelude steering wheel.

why only my passenger window? because its only hard to reach over to open the passenger window. i have no problems with the manual driver side handle, actually prefer it, its easier and faster than a motor.

besides i put the passenger door lock switch in the driver side door pocket...

but you could follow the same instructions for the driver side too.
very nice right up bro. Yea I would just do both windows. I would start with just the passenger for now though since my window alignment is off on the driver side and I have to push on it outward to align it with the track while I rolling it up.
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