There are several posts on Toyota forums regarding power back window using Honda rear passenger window power units. And they move fast!There has to be something else that can be used to open faster and less noise. Let's keep thinking about it.
About the same situation for me, but if I could open/close from the driver seat, maybe would use the rear window more often. Since I can't, I would prefer a one-piece rear window that is easier to clean.10 months and I never opened my rear slider a single time.
But yes, the ingenuity is amazing. Well done.
Great idea and post!The hardest part was figuring out how to transfer the power from the actuator to the window. I finally landed on using 1 inch extruded aluminum tubing in black (link below) which I attached to the actuator tabs using the supplied machine screws, and then used stainless wood screws to affix the top of the tubing to the large rubber square on the bottom right of the rear sliding window.
Yes, that's the only place I used the black tubing. I should also point out that the folks at Actuonix saw the video and recommended that I try the 64:1 instead of the 256:1 and sent me the unit. It works great, and is MUCH faster.Great idea and post!
The only thing I am not sure of is the black square tubing. Is the short vertical piece with the screws the only place where that is used?
Great idea and post!
I was thinking of trying that one, so I am happy to learn it works. But I am wondering what led you to the Actuonix product? Searching eBay revealed many different linear actuators for sale.I should also point out that the folks at Actuonix saw the video and recommended that I try the 64:1 instead of the 256:1 and sent me the unit. It works great, and is MUCH faster.
I like that Actuonix had a sliding actuator versus a push rod version because the sliding seemed to be a better application for this. The unit is also very small, and I didn't want anything to interfere with the rear seats or hardtop removal etc. I watched a few youtube reviews, so I also know the quality to be good. I am sure there are other options, but I didn't see to many that had a small sliding version. The limit switches are built in so the unit will automatically stop when it reach either end.I was thinking of trying that one, so I am happy to learn it works. But I am wondering what led you to the Actuonix product? Searching eBay revealed many different linear actuators for sale.
Another question, the Actuonix site says it has limit switches. Were you able to incorporate them?
OK, I'm sold, I am ordering one. As far as the switch, I thought about this one:I like that Actuonix had a sliding actuator versus a push rod version because the sliding seemed to be a better application for this. The unit is also very small, and I didn't want anything to interfere with the rear seats or hardtop removal etc. I watched a few youtube reviews, so I also know the quality to be good. I am sure there are other options, but I didn't see to many that had a small sliding version. The limit switches are built in so the unit will automatically stop when it reach either end.
Do you have a new video with the replacement unit? Thx.Yes, that's the only place I used the black tubing. I should also point out that the folks at Actuonix saw the video and recommended that I try the 64:1 instead of the 256:1 and sent me the unit. It works great, and is MUCH faster.
Thx! Still noisy but nice to have the option.