2000-2006 TOYOTA TUNDRA WINDOW REGULATOR / MOTOR REPLACEMENT - DIY

[@templars1985]

Just finished replacing my window motor for my 06 tundra using your video! Only paid for the refurbished motor $72. Thanks for the tutorial

[@ziggybball13]

I had to take everything apart to find out that everything still worked! The motor had some chunky grease in between the metal blades and it got stuck. So we cleaned it and re lubed it and put it back together! Thanks for the easy and informative steps!

[@reedallidap7173]

That was a great video. No self serving intro with obnoxious music. Perfect clear explanations for someone like me with little experience. You got a sub from me for sure. Great job. Thank you I’m on my way to pick up a window motor now.

[@susanhalabourda7675]

This video taught me that I do indeed need a mechanic to install my window regulator. This was a bit beyond me and my skills. Thanks for the video, Bran

[@MarioDLuna]

Hey man, it was THIS video that helped me get my motor replaced. I even had 3 clamps on the regulator to make sure that thing stayed in place (I also marked with s sharpie, you know, just in case😂). I agree with a lot of the previous comments - no self-serving nonsense, no unbearable music, just easy-to-follow instructions. Thoroghly detailed and to the point. Thank you so much, kind sir, very much appreciated! Keep up the great work!

[@DantheFixitMan]

Thank you Mario, I appreciate the kind words. And glad to hear my video was helpful to you. Take care, -Dan the Fix it Man

[@russellking9762]

My window didn't come with the two brackets attached instead i have to use the old brackets from my broken window and reattach them to the glass. Any advice on what sort of adhesive to use?

[@laurenbien8147]

So incredibly helpful. Dealership quoted me $300 for the part alone... Was able to do it for $85 and two hours of my time. Thank you!

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@laurenbien8147 glad to hear you were able to get it done and save some money!

[@ronfleet4642]

Appreciated the errors - and clarification of what not to do. Great job! Thank you so much!

[@ko6128]

Man thanks for posting that video. You saved me lots of time by showing which fasteners to remove.

[@PObermanns]

This is an excellent video, not just from the technical side - which is flawless - but from the standpoint of presentation. Dude, you're really good at explaining things to those who have the proverbial 'stupid question'. In my case, I've borrowed a 2000 Toyota Tundra in Wisconsin for some temporary work - and the passenger-side door is stuck in the down position - yeah, I know, bad Karma. Local shops say about $350 to fix, but the owner is reluctant to do this since I'm only paying him about that for the period of use. I considered doing the repair myself - I have worked on doors before - and your video has given me the confidence that I can make this work. But, I'll have to see what the owner says. // Separate comment - I greatly respect you for clearly explaining the errors you made at first, and how we could avoid that. I respect people who are willing to admit that they've made a mistake, since ALL of us do. So, I've subbed to your channel. You're not just a good mechanic, but a very honest man.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Best of luck to you with the window, I hope it all goes smoothly for you. Take care, Dan the Fix it Man

[@ronanzann4851]

A door with a "down" position ?? ............very interesting.

[@blueyedrummer64]

Awesome instructions and play by play vid! Received my regulator yesterday and installed it this morning. You're a Rock Star! Thank you!!!

[@zsempai9]

Very good detail and follow up explanations. One thing I learned working with electrical connections for many years, is that these 3M push type splices can fail over time. I was informed about this and the techs always used inline insulated splices for lasting connections for all weather conditions as well. That does require a person to have a crimp tool but wire strippers often come with crimping ends. Great job!

[@crs290]

Thanks for the video! My motor had come loose from the regulator and I couldn't figure out what had happened. Your video showed me where everything went wrong.

[@JRay-il8ol]

Great video and thanks for admitting the mistakes you made instead of editing them out and not mentioning it. 👊🏿

[@dustyflair]

Job complete. I didnt just swap the motor but the entire unit. I had trouble getting my window down to access those 2 track bolts. So I used a wrench to go up and free the 2 bolts holding the glass to the track. Then let the window down easy off the track inside the windo. Then removed the unit. My window made it down about 5 inches before the motor gave out so Im sure that helped me get the window freed up. Once you remove all the bolts it kinda sissors down on its own. I was wondering why my unit came with only one bolt. It is to act as a spud to line up and whole unit then you take that bolt back out from inside the door and install it the correct way. Your video gave me the confidence. I did a full door panel swap/update while I had it off the door. (put in new lock/opening knob handle while open too. I liked it so much and the panel was in such great shape for being 20 years old, I just got back from the salvage yard and got the passager side panel in A+++ shape. Got both for $120 total, with tweeters. Guy tossed in a set of those custom floor mats cut just for the Tundra that are about $50+. Been sweet adventure. Now have to fisingh my light update. Have everything new and LED except the floodlight housing. Have the matching LED to the headlights in the floodlights and they look great. HID LED headlights and flooflights for $40 off amazon. Every light housing around the truck is new and with LED lights including the Reverse and all Signals. Package deal for headlights, running lights and rears (both sides) for $140 from carparts.com. Got new floodlight housing set for $40 off ebay. Updated the grill from Summit for $60.I run glass pack and no muffler, still have cats. Have a Jones Turbine resinator installed next week instead of glass plack. Updated the truck bigtime. Still not finished. Still too much to list. Updated to the 5"Flat black running boards too...Installed both new door handles/lock units. Installed new TRUNK latch as that is broken on most. New lock on fuel door. Still this week, power steering pump (not a remanuf), new thermostat, new air filter and new fuel filter, new ceramic pad break job. My rig ony has 185,000 miles. I like to keep it up. Put in a new rack and pinion too. My friend has a lift and knew how to swap it out and "set the toe"...Was awesom to help and watch.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Happy to hear about your project! Sounds like you're getting a lot done! Take care, -Dan

[@SandersAmps]

Thanks man! Pulled the motor out of my 2000 Tundra and found that it was okay - lack of lube on old metal regulator caused enough friction to make it stick. But I followed your directions - they were perfect. Cheers!

[@anthonyd2599]

This video is a great find! I agree with Tobin "That was a great video. No self serving intro with obnoxious music. Perfect clear explanations for someone like me with little experience. You got a sub from me for sure. Great job . . . ".

[@gregj9391]

Thanks buddy! I hit the like button to help your channel. You are a kind person to put that much work into this video.

[@Ocean_breezes]

Glad I found this. Getting ready to do my 2006 Tundra Thanks. Perfect explanation. Well done and precise

[@tedmantzouranis1391]

Lol. I wrote a steller comment earlier,clicked on share it, and it was for Google feedback. You need to make us a video on that. Lol. Anyways this video like all your others is outstanding. And ur error comments are errors I'm sure we've all made several times. I'm sure I'm speaking for millions, your videos save us time,money,bandages and Tylenol. Half the time I get somn back together and realize I didn't line somn up ,or forgot a shim or washer ,and have to tear it back apart again. I'm sure if I was making a video I would make more errors being nervous. Obviously I'm not the really techy type, but I'm goin to mettle my way thru to support, promote and contribute to your chanel/page Because you take the time to save us time. Thank you. Ted.

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@tedmantzouranis1391 Ted, I really appreciate your comment and support! Thank you so much! Take care, -Dan

[@garthjensen7588]

So how do you get the window down if the motor doesn't work at all?

[@luisnataniel1373]

I have the same question. The holes to remove the window are not lined up.

[@rockygibson1231]

If my motor is completely gone and the window is stuck up. How do I get it to move down like you did to align that bolt that needs to come out?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Rocky, A lot of times you can hold down the switch (you may have to reconnect it if you already have the door panel off ) and tap the motor while holding down the switch. A lot of times this will get it to move. If the door panel is still on, you can just hit the door panel with your fist (not too hard) while holding down the switch. Please let me know if that works for you. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@tylertullis6536]

I've got all the bolts removed but my regulator/motor won't drop down. Seems like it's stuck to the bottom of the glass (window in up position) and I've pulled on it reasonably hard. Any suggestions?

[@silverbug2155]

Do you necessarily have to remove the regulator to replace replace a bad motor?

[@stevenette4738]

Quick word of caution. TLDR at bottom. I followed this video to the T. Bought passenger door window motor. Waited a couple days. In the rain I removed my passenger door panel, but the window was up. Spent hours trying to figure out how to lower it. Finally got everything together. Replaced the motor. Tried to roll up. Nothing. Tested the voltages, and there was nothing? Is it the relay is it a fuse? No they are both off of the same fuse. Took off the driver side door and tested everything. Everything works fine, even the new motor. Banged my head in the rain for a couple of hours. Looked at hundreds of forums and videos. At the bottom of some dark corner of the internet somebody asked "Is the child safety window switch on?"...FML popped the switch and everything worked fine... TLDR: Check your child window safety switch before taking everything apart.

[@0doubledseven589]

Dan the man thanks. Just finished mine. The worst part was those solderless connectors. Chunked them and used wire nuts. Then had a bit of time getting the door panel back on. But, its back as it was a functioning great. Thanks.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Yeah, I didn't really like those connectors either. I think the wire nuts should be fine. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@jeanedsan2305]

Thank you very much with your video i was able to follow the instructions to fix my window i took the motor out and replace it with the new one my window work now thanks you are a life saver

[@marioparra78]

this guy teaches better then most LAUSD teachers

[@jrharvey3146]

Great video, replaced my motor very quickly after watching this video

[@quangquach-w2y]

At minute 3.33 you rolled down the window, proving the motor was still good, so why did you replace the motor? I don't understand this, can you explain it Please. Thank you very much. I liked and subscribed. Great video 👍👍

[@DantheFixitMan]

@@quangquach-w2y No problem, and thank you for subscribing! The old motor would work for a little bit, but then it would just quit working after raising and lowering the window a couple times. I knew the switch was good, because I had tested that the motor was getting power by removing the connector at the motor and putting in my voltmeter leads while operating the switch up and down. It is pretty common for them to begin to fail intermittently like that, so I just replaced it. It has been working great ever since! Take care, -Dan

[@quangquach-w2y]

@@DantheFixitMan : Thanks for answering the question, you are so kind and wonderful.❤❤❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@P_Anthony876]

Thanks, after watching your video , I am at this time screwing my panel back in place. Thank you very mmuch.Great video👍👍👌

[@playerbase0509]

What if it’s off after installing motor. How do you adjust or reset it?

[@brandonbryce836]

Is there going to be a big difference from a 2000-2006 tundra and a 2000-2006 tacoma? The tundra are the closest video I could find and this one I feel like is the most well explained

[@chuckwilson6261]

Anything on replacing the window tracks. I was told by dealer the tracks need replaced also, due to corrosion. Wanted $970 tho replace regulator and tracks. I will try this procedure in the next day or so, I'll inspect the tracks. Hopefully I can clean and lube the tracks. Thanks for the video. I think I can do this.

[@byshanesmith]

thanks for the video!! Does this resolve a slow window issue? It sounds strained

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Shane, The motor might be your issue, but sometimes the mechanism gets gummed up or corroded too. It's a good idea to check everything and clean and lube as needed while you're in there. Best of luck to you! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@thomasweinkauf3915]

Detailed and concise. What else do you need!

[@josephgrimminck6855]

Very to the point, I like the add ons, or text you added in, Thank you for the video👍

[@terrypearson928]

Great help for me. Straight forward how to video!

[@caetanocometti2116]

Very helpful was able to fix my window in 40 min instead of 4 hours 👍

[@fishdoggy1]

Great explanation, mistakes and all. Thanks!

[@kdixon189]

Outstanding I need mine fixed I've got the regulator in the motor I just need help thanks for the video

[@lukeintennessee]

Perfect walk through...thank you!

[@hotdogjumper]

Wonderful u did great job explaneing

[@marcfrancechi336]

Hello Dan the fix-it man. A big shout out for your video, greatly appreciate it. My question is I purchased the complete unit. Motor and assembly already together After removal and installation Complete I found out that my switch works backwards do you have any knowledge or understanding on how to reverse the switch, Possible switching wires On the switch to correct the issue?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Marc, Yes, just switch the two motor wires and that should solve your issue. It’s just a DC motor, so switching it should fix it. You can just cut the two wires from the motor and reconnect them reverse of how they are installed now. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@noahfornuto6644]

Could you tell how I could fix the problem of the window going up when I push down and vice versa. I know it has to do with the wires being polarized but you do you have to snip the wires and feed them back in to the connector opposite from the way they came?

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Noah, Yes, it sounds like the wires are switched. It might be easier to just cut them and redo the connections. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@roosterace33]

Great video. Just what I needed

[@dustyflair]

step by step doing the job

[@troyfabrizius9942]

Could you get the motor to run when just connected to the harness or does it need to be bolted into the truck door

[@ko6128]

Motor doesn’t need to be bolted in to test that it works. My money is on that most of the time it’s the motor that fails not the switch. New Toyota motors are $300 !!!

[@davidniu4779]

Exactly what I needed. Thanks for sharing.

[@DantheFixitMan]

You’re welcome, Thank you David for watching! Take care, Dan the Fix it Man

[@jacquelinegutierrez4712]

What tool set do I need to take off bolts I'm a woman don't know nothing about tool size

[@gloriaelliott7872]

Dan the fix it man do the passenger side have a motor do the one motor control left and right window

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Gloria, The passenger side also has a motor just like this driver's side that I showed in the video. The switch is different, but the process should be pretty much the same. Best of luck to you! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@dondiego163]

Great job!!! Thanks.

[@jesusrodate3267]

Como unlock la door del driver

[@cychael2011]

Great video, thanks

[@0h2ezy]

Not all heroes wear capes...

[@zekethefishgeek8690]

That reply is pretty handy lamont.

[@kylenorthrop2398]

I'd add soldering or proper crimp/heat shrink connectors on the harness work would be way better than t-taps. Those are trash and will cause issues.

[@juanlibradoreyes9560]

Very good.explication

[@killerk305]

I really appreciate the video help me out a lot

[@trambischrist7727]

Thanks

[@hectorlee69]

Thanks very informative 👍

[@danhuerta183]

how much did you pay for the motor? where did you get the part?

[@DantheFixitMan]

I bought it on Amazon, it’s the first link in the description. Thanks for watching! -Dan the Fix it Man

[@carlosroman6665]

Excelente vídeo, muchas gracias

[@alanpadgett5868]

Very informational!👍🇺🇸

[@clarkbaird]

Great video! Saved me a ton of time!

[@MinhPham-q4t]

Very good

[@kegcoffeetable]

Good info man , Thanks.

[@saylumlokiamericanbulldogh2759]

Good job! 👍👌

[@DD-Aerial-Photography]

Great video

[@brenthelton5674]

Thank you great vid

[@redredy58]

Very helpful thx

[@spartan706nt9]

“Yeah that will be about 800 to fix plus labor” -Toyota

[@blueyedrummer64]

I know. They just did my timing belt.

[@joenichols9012]

How do you get the window in the correct position to remove the clamp bolts. Window is all the way down and I cannot lift it manually to access the bolt on the right ha d side.

[@DantheFixitMan]

That's a tough one, but sometimes you can get lucky and get it to move by holding the switch in the position that you want to move it (with the key on) and hit the door with your fist. (not too hard) that might jar the brushes in the motor enough to make it work...and sometimes that will get it to move. Let me know if that works.

[@MinhPham-q4t]

Very good