2015 Mazda 3 window regulator replacement

[@mszminyg]

Followed every step exactly as explained and it took me 2 hours to replace. Saved myself 165 dollars by doing it myself. As a recently unemployed single woman thank you soooo much!!!

[@JJ-ff3bj]

Video makes it look easy! Glad it is, mine blew up on the freeway 😒

[@gr8filibuster]

What did you do to keep the window in place?

[@stevenkaupas4359]

@@gr8filibuster Just did it and I used a suction cups from Walmart (OOK Large Suction Cup Hook 3 Pack, Plastic, Clear $2.48) and one held up the window easily

[@giganticblob73]

This turned a what could've been a $200 ordeal into a $90 and 40 mins in my own driveway. Thanks!

[@davehardy9555]

Fyi... Auto Zone had in stock and I got both regulator and motor for $75 plus tax. Mazda dealership parts dept wanted $450 plus tax for the parts they could have in a couple of days. The job took me a couple of hours to do going slowly because I'd never done this before. I don't think I would have attempted it without this video and a couple others I found on YT. Thank you Theboydslife for putting that out here. Much appreciated!!

[@GrandPapi95]

5yrs later. Thank you!

[@mustng9646]

Love how real this video is… you didn’t edit out that go pro clamp falling. Very detailed and excellent step by step

[@johnjames01]

I did this a few days ago, using your video as a guide. Can't thank you enough. Part was €56 and fitted myself in under 30 mins. Dealer wanted €350 for the same job 😊

[@willhendrickson972]

Thanks brother! This video saved me some money so I can spend it on my sons Christmas instead of giving it to a mechanic. Appreciate you!

[@jonyD143]

Dude you saved me man! Maybe this is a good sign for me to stop being broke 😂. But I also learned just how valuable it is to have handyman skills like you. I thank god for men like you 🙏 Let me know your venmo and I'll tip you $10

[@theboydslife7809]

@@jonyD143 no need for the tip. Glad I could help.

[@tonyrod10]

I just removed my daughter's 2015 M3 failed regulator with this excellent video. Tomorrow I'm getting the new regulator and will use this video again. Wish me luck. This video is so perfectly framed!!!! Thanks a million!!! They quoted her over $350. Thieves!!!!

[@theboydslife7809]

Good luck. I have done hundreds of window regulators when I worked for Nissan and they all function pretty similar. The m3 not bad at all.

[@tonyrod10]

It took a few days to get the WR but it arrived today. Following your excellent/detailed instructions, I was able to put it back together in a snap!!! You are the best! Thanks again.

[@vividshock]

Had my car broken into, but needed a window fast. Only place I can get is the junkyard from another car that isn't powered and the windows are up. This video helped me a lot. Hope things are going well for you.

[@tdillable]

Thank you so much!!! Perfect video. I followed every single step. I ordered the part from Mazda and it was shipped the next day. $48.65. Total time was just over an hour. I have a 2014 mazda 3.

[@indoperfect4080]

hi, any website to order from? thanks

[@SuperFarhan24]

@@indoperfect4080 rockauto

[@jrebew5799]

Best repair video ever, no guessing/camera in correct position. Thanks.

[@adrianramirez4860]

I never comment on videos but this was super helpful and worked without a hitch. Thanks for the great video.

[@theboydslife7809]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching

[@taiti005]

Excellent how-to Video. I have a 2013 Mazda 3. Your step-by-step instructions were spot on. You are a life & $$ saver. Thank you very much!

[@andywalton467]

Thank you for this video. I watched it, found a dealer with the part, ran out of daylight, and was able to finish the repair in about an hour and a half the next morning. Only one extra screw. One note: To reset the auto window, at least in a 2016, roll the window all the way up and then continue to hold the switch up for five seconds.

[@stephenhassell9798]

Just did this with a flash light light in my mouth in 15 degree weather. Instructions were perfect man, thanks! The factory zip tied my motor to the regulator instead of using the bolts, i was like wtf?!😂 I did this for a 2016 mazda 3 2.0 hatchback. Japan built

[@zachviolante]

Excellent video man, also excellent camera man, can clearly see everything, very easy to understand, didn't waste any time. Bout to do this for my sister's car tomorrow and def feel like I got it down after watching this. You should do more vids like this, you got a knack for it. 👍

[@theboydslife7809]

Thanks. I fix stuff all the time .I was once a tech for a couple different dealers. But have since moved on from that.

[@anitadolan1361]

@@theboydslife7809 Hi. I am in the middle of trying to put the pieces of my wife's 2004 Mazda 3's driver's door back together after having to replace the window motor. Much to my dismay, it was a little like opening the lid to a jack-in-the-box! Bits everywhere! The innards are not as well designed as the 2015 model,that's for sure! Have you worked on the 2004 model by any chance? If so, would it be possible to have you highlight/describe the differences in method needed for this model? Thanks in advance.

[@theboydslife7809]

@@anitadolan1361 sorry I am not familiar with that year. But if there are “pieces” then I assume the window regulator blew apart. If so it will need to be replaced. I have done hundreds of regulators and don’t know to many that come in several pieces.

[@anitadolan1361]

@@theboydslife7809 You are spot on about the regulator. It has been replaced, along with the motor, and the entire inner panel, following a mishap with the integral anchor point for the inner door release lever. Your video was invaluable. Without it, I think that I would have been forced to admit defeat, and taken it to a dealer workshop to sort out the mess. Thank you for your expertise.

[@theboydslife7809]

@@anitadolan1361 glad it worked out for you. Always better when you can do it yourself

[@audirakdelarosa8136]

Thanks again for the great info it was a walk to the park after watching the video. Keep up the good work!!!

[@295mxbrady295]

Life saver right here! Just got quoted nearly $150 for the dealer to even take a look at the issue let alone parts, labor, etc... Turns out the window had just fallen off the track and was jammed so it would no longer roll up. Took everything apart, cleaned, diagnosed and put back together with no issue thanks to your helpful video! Cheers

[@claywynn9837]

Thank you! Fixed my girlfriends window with this. Great instructions

[@johnjames01]

Excellent Video! I had my door panel apart, because I hear a weird scratchy/gravel sound when using the window and it's struggling to close. Seeing the wire frayed makes me think it's the same issue, with the wire about to fail. I'm confident to take the inside panel with the bolts off now and check. Thanks!

[@yuzary9]

Thank you! Replaced my 2015 mazda 3 window motor using this video.

[@VictorRamos-210]

Thanks for sharing really helped me out..did it myself for $50!

[@MrJuxone]

Great video, right detail, the right speed, and excellent detail. Was EXACTLY what I needed. The only thing missing was an explanation if there is an actual difference regulator for the vehicle assembled in Japan vs Mexico. Looking it up there seem to be two different part numbers, but they look the same.

[@Gagan-singh427]

Awesome video.... everything very well explained. The best part was when you told what are the symptoms and what we need to order. I am going to order and start working on it on sunday !! Thanks once again

[@marcos00114]

Very helpful just happened to me yesterday. And today I open the door panel and yes same problem I ordered immediately the part and once comes I will fix it right away. Btw I lifted the glass window and taped it to keep my car safe.

[@wilhemeniabladovski9438]

You are a master! After this, I’m happy to pay that quote 😍

[@Toolmamon]

Thank you my good man!! My window regulator popped last night and thanks to your video, I knew exactly what to do!! Thank you!!

[@brandonperkins6279]

Just used this video to fix my window lol worked perfect everything worked good I had to cut my motor mount bolts shorter but thanks man works great now

[@jujumorg87]

Thanks for this video! You made it easy for me to replace mine!

[@nickatienza2927]

God job, it's very helpful to put my window back to life.

[@kevinscheifele6833]

WOW!! I was skeptical at 1st, but it worked!! Thanks!

[@chomp54321]

Excellent and clear instruction. Thanks!

[@stevenkaupas4359]

Thanks worked like a charm!

[@TimBunch]

Thank you! I only needed to replace the motor. This was soooo simple.

[@TimBunch]

The window motor, obviously.

[@AdventuresPandD]

Great job was easy to follow

[@jayminasi6073]

i hope i dont have to replace the regulator, but i bought a new switch for 128 and that was it. then today i ordered a new motor but i'm sure it isn't the motor, but it could be. But the regulator is a snot. thanks for making the video! first good video i found.

[@theboydslife7809]

@@jayminasi6073 if you can hear the motor spinning or sometimes the cables making noise then the switch is good. If you hear nothing then could be switch or motor, giving you have power at the switch.

[@jayminasi6073]

@@theboydslife7809 my switch was good. i hear a click click when i try to close the window. the motor is not spinning. i do not hear the sounds of a cable that is screwed up. besides the click click, nothing is happening. So i ordered a new motor. before i put it on, i will take the old motor off and i will just bet that it works. the last thing i want is replacing the regulator. i'll have a certain nervous breakdown

[@jayminasi6073]

here is what happened. i didn't need a new switch or a new motor. today i discovered that the 6 prong connector to the motor had some corrosion! i cleaned it up with 320 sandpaper and applied Dielectric grease and i will be good to go for a good while.

[@theboydslife7809]

@@jayminasi6073 awesome. Weird that you was getting any noise with a bad connection. Possibly not getting full voltage was causing the motor to click.

[@jayminasi6073]

but now the Security Indicator Light is blinking and the when i shut the engine off, the Start Button stayed RED. That never came on in 10 years. There is really no good help with this. i'm not letting the dealer charge me. It seems to be getting better. The Start Button isn't red now, but the warning light still blinks. but if i drive the car and then shut it off and it wont start again, i will be fit up to be tied.

[@ryanvanheck2571]

This really helped me out today, thanks so much!

[@bobbymalik4008]

Thank you brother, really appreciate it

[@brianblackburn5238]

I laughed when you mentioned about reprogramming the auto feature. A few months ago, I had an issue with my car computer glitching and rebooting while I was driving. I have no clue what caused and could never pinpoint what the actual problem was. I noticed a few times when going through the gate at work, where I have to show my ID, the auto feature on my drivers door window had stopped functioning. After holding the button to make it go down and up a few times, the auto feature starting functioning properly again and I had no clue of why it suddenly fixed itself. Now I know why it suddenly fixed itself, but I still don’t know what caused the computer to randomly restart.

[@rileyqtip4597]

Welp boys, got a project for tomorrow. Thanks for the video man

[@jayminasi6073]

hee hee, there are no phillips head screws, sorry i couldn't resist. Thanks for making the video. i will be struggling with my mazda 6, 2014.

[@RobintheHood17]

Very helpful! Thanks so much man! 👍🏼

[@haydenhodges34]

Thank you for this. Well done and entertaining.

[@paulff3]

I watched this to get info on access to install door sound insulation. Will I need to disconnect the regulator cable to free the inner panel?

[@LeonardoCassanColombia]

Excelente video. Excelente bien explicado Muchísimas gracias

[@Laurendoesflips]

Thanks so much!! Gonna save myself some money :D

[@KyRUOficial]

Hi, I’m getting some water filtration I’m guessing if the door panel need some silicone or something, my door wash fixed after a car crash : /

[@willadkins4074]

Awesome video thanks even though I’ll be doing the same replacement on a Mazda CX-9👍🏾

[@lr672]

Hey! My door lock actuator is broken and I want to try and replace it. *sigh* I can't find a full video showing the whole process but I'm guessing it's somewhere under that second pannel by the window regulator. Thanks for this video. 😵

[@theboydslife7809]

L R yes I believe you actually access the bolts from the end of the door where the latch is.

[@xxgg]

So damned useful video!! Thank you very much for making this video!!

[@heriyantofonda6022]

Nice job ... 👍👍

[@davehardy9555]

Great job! Thank you!

[@j.t.2780]

Can you recall where you bought the regulator?

[@oyanezg]

Hi Mate, my main window switch kinda broke, the click you fell when you (pull /push) its gone, and I was wondering if you know of the whole switch part has to be changed, nor there's a fix for it like single plastic thingy or something. Thanx in advance.

[@martinanderson4864]

great job guys

[@williamjones2773]

Thank you!

[@vskuzmenko]

Great video, thanks! Could you share the part number? Whatever I see on the Internet is for Mazda3 before 2009.

[@theboydslife7809]

vskuzmenko sorry wish I had the part # for you. But you could call Mazda and the parts department could help you out. At the time of this video the part was only available at the dealer.

[@vskuzmenko]

Theboydslife No problem! The part# for the driver side front window regulator is BJS759590 (Mazda 3 2015 Mexico built). Once again, thanks for the video guide, it helped a lot!

[@yqf051]

How do you know if I should order a regulator or a motor? My window won't go up now.

[@theboydslife7809]

Sorry just saw your comment. If there no noise at all you more then likely need a motor. If you hear a winding noise then probably a regulator

[@mikeg7556]

Thank you..Very informative... My driver side window was going down but does not go up all the time. Since few days, I had to try to shut it a few times to shut completely. Just 2 days ago, it went down but never came back up. The switch clicks and I can see that it comes up 1cm and then gets stuck and then goes down again. Do you think it is the regulator? Did you find it for $65 in Canadian dealership or in US?

[@theboydslife7809]

Mike G , Mazda of Bakersfield is where I bought it.

[@carlosbanegas7577]

thank you verymuch

[@mrzulaica3738]

I have a 2015 Mazda 3 also today I was pulling down my driver side window and pop. Now it doesn’t work . I’m sure it’s most likely is what you just replaced

[@marcos00114]

I have same car Mazda 3 2015. I noticed that when the weather is super hot here in Texas my window got stuck to the gasket and that cause to fail

[@Gillesde]

Merci pour ton aide, très bon vidéo et très bien expliqué 👍

[@LovsanFIN]

cheers for this video, i cant open the door from outside, the door latch rod has gotten loose and drop inside the door, gotta remove the panel so i can pick it up and try fix :)

[@MsHalpinFrayser]

My side mirror assembly was replaced a few days ago at the dealer and now the mirror seems to be off track. Is that possible ? If I bring it in will they try to tell me it wasn’t their fault ?

[@theboydslife7809]

The mirror seems to be off track? Shouldn’t even need to touch the window to replace the mirror. But easy to put the window back on track if it’s off.

[@KrisVie]

hi there sir! i have the same problem, did u order the part from the dealer? and does it come with the window regulator and motor? thank you sir!

[@theboydslife7809]

kristan agujar no motor, and yes from the dealer

[@miket713]

Thanks man

[@MrGreekTW]

Dumb question, should you disconnect the battery before doing this?

[@theboydslife7809]

@@MrGreekTW never been a issue

[@eduardozavala2805]

Where did you find that part? At the dealer? Do you recommend an online store that might have it?

[@theboydslife7809]

Eduardo Zavala bought at the dealership for $65

[@Nick-eo2ol]

THANKS

[@AinwaRawChaa]

Thank you...

[@phillyboinkin9327]

thank you sir

[@webguy943]

we can be our own mechanics, who needs dealerships anyway.

[@rafaelnaranjo3628]

Cool

[@indoperfect4080]

anybody has the part number for a Mazda 2 2016 DJ chasis mk3, right side window regulator. thanks in advance

[@indoperfect4080]

thanks, in the end it only needed some good lubrication to the rubber guides at the sides of the window, they were so dirty that the windows got stuck everytime when rolling upwards. some good silicon blasts and ready