Q: Power window failure
My quarter window recently stopped working. for a while it had been kind of hesitant and seemed to be trying too hard to go up. now it doesn't move at all. I replaced the window motor just now, but have not assembled the window back together because I noticed when I press the button for the window, the motor does nothing. does this mean I have faulty wiring somewhere? or does the motor have to be connected to the apparatus in order for it to be functional?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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