Al's 2016 Inspection Thread

[Mike Schreiber]

I noticed a discrepancy in interpretation between myself and another inspector at my event last weekend with regard to what counts as 'automotive motors' and since I will be inspecting at several more events this year I'd like a bit of clarification.

To qualify as an automotive motor, does it have to be a production part on a vehicle. In the interest of cost savings, is there any reason an aftermarket part that is intended for the same function would not be acceptable?

Are power lift gate motors considered door motors? What if these vehicles are referred to as 5 door models (hatchbacks).

If we cannot remove a COTS gearbox from the window motor, can we do so on other automotive motors? What if you could buy that motor without the gearbox? What is considered integral to the mechanical integrity of the motor?

Perhaps this would be better on Q&A, but since it doesn't really impact my team I wasn't going to request we ask it there.