Miata Mailing List: February 1994, Message #59
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   From: "Alex M. Postpischil" 
Subject: Re:  Cold Window Days
   Date: Fri, 4 Feb 1994 11:39:15 -0500

Marvin asked:
Is the electric window thingee better than the manual?  During
these cold days, if the problem is mechnaical and the window
is strained to be lowered, electircally that should strain the
motor greatly, and frequent use could lead to a motor failure
any commments (ie. only during these sooooooo cold days)

My electric window thingies (regulators) have worked fine during two winters
in WI and one in MD. Temps got to -20F in WI and -15F this winter in MD. Wind
chills in WI got down to -70F. I have not noticed any significant problems
with my window regs or motors. Using both at the same time slows them down,
but I haven't noticed any real draw on the car's electrical system otherwise.
-alex-