Customer States: Wire coming out of glass?

[@bearpuf]

What a delight to watch a very articulate and knowledgeable mechanic sharing how to fix a faulty window regulator with all the pitfalls and recoveries. Excellent video and audio work. Thanks very much. Your stuff is a real confidence builder.

[@mikep490]

Good video. I like the extra "clean up" step. I know my dad was upset when, after fixing an oil leak, the mech left greasy finger prints all over the chrome covers. The shop forman had the mech come out and polish it up. 30 years later dad still remembered that.

[@frankvetere4423]

ALL ABOUT THE DETAIL. LITTLE THINGS MATTER YOU CAN CHANGE THEIR ENGINE AND FERN LIKE A KITTEN LEAVE FINGERPRINTS ON THE FENDER. YOU FAILED. 🤔🤗🙃👍🙏. I'VE NEVER SEEN OUR RAY FORGET DETAIL THOUGH. I DO BELIEVE I'VE SEEN CLEAN BATTERY CABLES EVEN WHEN IT WASN'T ON THE WORKSHEET GOOD MAN. WISH YOU WAS OUT HERE IN CALIFORNIA. 🇺🇲😁👍♥️

[@brianl5394]

Thanks Ray for all the free content. It can't be easy filming while working.

[@jameschristie4596]

Especially without cursing profanity constantly when working on a Chrysler...err, I mean Jeep.

[@najahshikamaru620]

@@jameschristie4596 lol a jeep sahara wrangler is my dream car. Y’all scaring me

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

@@jameschristie4596 Maybe Fiat?

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

@@najahshikamaru620 Remember a nightmare is also a dream!

[@najahshikamaru620]

@@tiredoldmechanic1791 touche

[@derwaldschrat9139]

I always admire you, how calm you stay. I always freak out with such fiddly repairs!

[@DeanCharles123]

Door mechanisms have been a pain in the behind as far back as I can remember, and I'm 71! And people wonder why labor costs are so expensive, takes a long time to replace even the simplest part.

[@billhanson4921]

would not cost that much to put the motor and the mechanism on a plate thats tabbed in at the top and screwed in at the bottom....ffs its easy but nooooo they like making guys sweat when fixing their shit.

[@Rags722]

75 here, and been cutting my hands on them since I was a teenager

[@bgdaddy42069]

I do autobody this shouldn't take more the 20 30 mins tops. if you need thing like this done don't go to an auto shop go to an autobody shop and the hourly rate is cheaper too

[@mikemcguire8351]

Yelp, very true, and takes even longer for the arm and hands to heal from the cuts of the sharp edges frpm the stamped steel.😖

[@terencejay8845]

The problem with taking trim off is that you can't figure out how to take the trim off until you've taken the trim off.

[@kawasaket]

this is a great channel i spend hours just watching 1 repair after the other. gives me a better knowledge base for all the components and how they interact with each other better :)

[@ItsAlive111]

“I’ve recreated the customer’s issue” said no dealership mechanic of any car under warranty ever 😂

[@10super]

🤣🤣🤣 I had a mechanic ride with me for some warranty work because he said he couldn't recreate the pinging sound coming from the engine. He kept saying I don't hear anything. I knew I wasn't crazy.. found out later on someone put the wrong heat range spark plugs in. Plugs was way too hot and they was causing pre ignition

[@kskoog2019]

Took my CRV in for an issue with the radio/info display that the dealership said they couldn’t reproduce. I took several videos of the issue that I tried to show the service writer. The service writer, at first, refused to look at the videos. After he did look at them, I argued with him until he noted the issue on my record. After the warranty expired, there’s suddenly a software fix that they wanted to charge me for. I asked for Honda’s district manager phone number at which time they “fixed” it for free.

[@ItsAlive111]

I had my two weeks old sedan Accord rear shelf rattle from the speakers. Service bulletin said remove shelf add mouse skin tape and repeat as necessary to stop rattle. They didn’t repeat as necessary and pretended they didn’t hear the rattle. Ended up fixing it myself :(

[@johncoops6897]

@@kskoog2019 - I am in Australia, and my Mazda 3 had an issue where all the saved station channels in the radio would delete themselves. This was random, with no apparent cause. Dealership denied warranty claims because they couldn't replicate the issue. They suggested that the starting battery might need replacing, although they didn't change it despite being under warranty as well. There is no logic in that anyway, since the battery worked perfectly and radio stores all the stations even if unplugged. After numerous months of aggravation, I searched and found a Service Bulletin from Mazda USA that this was a known issue and the way to rectify it under warranty. When I showed that service bulletin to the Mazda Dealership, they stated it was NOT a fault that was recognised by Mazda Australia. I assume that means that the dealership couldn't claim the costs of repair back against the factory. My radio still has the fault, 10 years later. It also has serious other issues that were denied as warranty repairs by the dealership. I will never buy a Mazda again, so they certainly won that battle.

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

hahahaha

[@Thebowzer221]

I did enjoy this job. I learn a lot from you. A 71 year old Retired Vietnam Combat Veteran. Keep M coming. Thanks.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@MrRobbish]

I love work... I could sit down ad watch it all day...

[@gregorysmith177]

You are much more than a mechanic. You are a doctor. Mechanic.

[@spelunkerd]

Automotive manufacturers call that sticky stuff 'strip caulk', which is designed to never dry so you don't destroy the vapor barrier when removing. It's expensive, sold in big boxes. I found butyl tape to be almost identical, used everywhere in the marine industry.

[@aureliolemosjr4380]

Hey Spelunkend, thanks for the info. I'm going to order some butyl tape for my car.

[@jameshedrick6839]

I've used the butyl tape myself

[@dennislaur2515]

That black stuff is in a dry state. I used to use it at work, and it is really messy in its wet state, and is imposable to clean up.

[@nate_d376]

I've used butyl tape for for the same application. It does work well. Oh, and I've also used really thick (mil) plastic sheeting to "recreate" the vapor barriers, if they get damaged. Just cut to size.

[@ChickenJoe24]

I was going to comment the same thing. Butyl rubber is also used in long strips to weatherproof metal/aluminum roofing materials. Its sunlight and water resistant and almost stays tacky forever. I've used it behind my license plate to prevent it from rattling from my sound system. I found automotive wax and grease remover does the best to wipe it off without damaging the paintjob. My dad was a automotive painter so I ask him all the good questions lol

[@mikemcgown6362]

I've done so many regulators in my life. One shop I worked in none of the other guys would do regulators. I did ALL of them! Some were easy, some a real pain. Thanks for the reminder of the past! Just remember to put ALL the bolts back in! Should not have any open bolt holes. I noticed one before you installed the door liner.

[@theolderigetthewrongbitget4746]

I thought I saw a nut falling inside the door.

[@OverlandOne]

Ray did show that the panel had been removed sometime prior to him working on it so it was documented.

[@edwatts9890]

A lot of Fords and Lincolns mount the widow regulators with rivets, which must be drilled out. Further, the replacements also mount with [large] rivets, which can be difficult to set.

[@mykline1]

@@OverlandOne He took out 2 screws on the lower end of regulator and only put one back in.

[@mykline1]

I noticed that also the bolt on the lower end of regulator mounting point.

[@gwats19577]

I feel more confident about my own repairs after watching your videos...

[@chip9177]

I have made the regulator repair to two of four doors on one of those. A guy in western NY makes replacement parts, all metal...better than OEM plastic& never have to fix them again. If I recall correctly where the wire connects to the plastic car on the vertical track is what fails & dont need to replace the entire assy.

[@CTSCAPER]

I enjoy your style of just doing the job and recording the fun while it happens while staying upbeat. I'm amazed I don't hear any profanities in the heat!

[@leifr7115]

You missed a bolt for the lower rail at left. It fell down to bottom of door.

[@Supportik]

oh no

[@stevensunhing2618]

😂 saw that too, I was shouting from here that Ray missed one but he ignored me.

[@gavincarstens6497]

I was looking to see this comment. whoops 🤭, good job otherwise

[@fubisroc9673]

I noticed that as well but was really surprised that he didn't notice it upon re-installation, especially after using the 'wrong' hole. I also wondered why he didn't pre-install the screws part way so that he could just lift the unit inside and slide it right into those 'keyhole' slots and then tighten. Same thing for the motor screws.

[@steveredenbaugh9058]

@@fubisroc9673 Inexperienced at that particular repair..

[@whackydumdum]

Watching you painstakingly take that door apart and remove/replace the window regulator makes me remember why I don't do work myself anymore. I have no patience. Mechanics have the patience of saints and engineering know-how that is more like witchcraft. Thank you to ALL good mechanics that do the work you do. Awesome to watch.

[@EristiCat]

The mounting holes were slotted with a big opening on top so you can R&R the pArts by loosening but NOT removing the mounting bolts.

[@jerrodjames4304]

I just found your channel and I watch it often I am an auto body technician with 20 years experience. I enjoy watching you work. You forgot the bolt in the left bottom corner of the window track but but it's not like I've never done it.

[@ericsrvadventures6611]

Have an extra bolt leftover??? You forgot the second bolt holding the regulator bar at the bottom when you moved it over a hole.👍😎😬

[@duanelay9965]

I mentioned that to just a minute before you did. I would guess it is in the door. He dropped the last one out of the motor inside the door when he removed it. Check out at 7:30-7:36

[@ungabungaable]

i was gonna say the same thing but yup , its a jeep french jeep though, it wont miss that bolt.

[@everseeker]

Missed the retaining clips on the window pins... Next pothole will pop em out... (instant window kibble)

[@orionfixr7713]

@@everseeker ; There were new ones in the new part , they just snap over the metal bullets on the regulator . But he did forget the second bolt on the bottom of the track . If Jeep put two bolts there it probably needs three and he sent it out with one . That's how we get our cars back with a new rattle in it when we send it out for repairs .

[@gordbaker896]

@@everseeker I did see one of the clips (forward one ) WAS installed.

[@jamesklette1344]

My ASE cert was up in 96 had to give it up because of back problems just want to let you know I enjoy watching you work. I miss the days of yore lol. keep up the good work. I did still work on dirt late models and stocks till 2 years ago back says no more foe me .

[@professortrog7742]

A simple clamp used in e.g. woodworking can hold a window up too. However, you now have a spare bolt and 2 spare locking pins.

[@stargazer7644]

Nah, he put the spare bolt inside the door for safe keeping.

[@shawnwimberly9294]

Locking pins usually come with the new regulator, i noticed the "missing" bolt as well

[@autisticauto22]

You my brother have made these videos enjoyable to watch. My son that is learning the trade from me has found your videos very educational. Keep up the great work. I also have found the safety locks a pain in the butt LOL. AND REMEMBER HAVE A GREAT DAY.

[@raymondjagneaux2430]

When your scanner freezes up over and over. That is usually an early indicator to a pcm failure. That is that the memory in the pcm is damaged and it Is utilizing every ram of memory to run the vehicle and can not spare a ram for operating other functions. It would be nice if our scan tools would test ram failure. Would save on lots of searching some times.

[@Loyer333]

The Ford EVR (little black plastic gizmo) is designed to work only in the vertical position. Turning it on it's side and tapping it will definitely cause it to temporarily leak. The sealing comes from a light spring and a stainless steel disk. Most of these were made in Chatham, Ontario and I was the QC engineer on the product line in the past.

[@davidsutch7929]

Yes I cringed at that test also. I have worked on these Jeep Liberty's more than i want to admit and the evap leak is common and was always a cracked hose by the fuel tank.

[@neinkalando2519]

You are a very wonderful mechanic I have never seen one like you before, Some mechanics here in Vermont are hardcore serious 100% of the time and they are no fun to be around

[@marktolner2922]

Great video as always but I think that you should have clipped the tail of the window cable mechanism into the door panel using a tiny push through clip attached to the tail, as per the original one. Would prevent it flapping around in the door and possibly making a noise.

[@shopshop144]

Also, for what its worth, we didn't see him re-install the clips that he said hold the glass onto the track.

[@rcstl8815]

@@shopshop144 The clips come preinstalled on the new actuator as he showed. The old ones are bonus parts box materiel.

[@eddiebeaty8150]

@@shopshop144 there were new clips pre installed on the new regulator

[@amishjeff1]

@@eddiebeaty8150 He also forgot to reinstall the lower left bolt for vertical regulator section. Tsk,Tsk. Kinda sloppy oversight

[@emmettgreenan9006]

The window pins not lining up had so many "wrong hole" jokes piled in.... good laugh. Another good video

[@RADMAN0257]

Hope you noticed that the 2nd bolt on the lower LH part of the window regulator frame was missing at 24:45-25:00.

[@TwistedFire85]

He never stuck the little pins in for the glass either. So either he did it off camera or the customer will be back after they hit a bump and the glass falls into the door

[@tuba7084]

@@TwistedFire85 the clips that hold the window pins to the regulator came already installed on the new regulator. You could hear the pins snap in place. The bolt I’m not sure if he recovered that from the bottom of the door and put back in. I didn’t see him do that.

[@tysoncurrie7745]

Yeah, the new regulator comes with the clips already installed and you just clip in the window like he did and it's connected. I noticed he did forget to put in the second screw on the bottom braket back in but might of put it in when he was putting the white plastic vapor barrier back on I hope, there was an edit cut and was trying to see if he put the bolt 🔩 in but the camera was to high to see 👀

[@powerkane]

@@tuba7084 i see it on the ground by the lift at 29:30 ish

[@tuba7084]

@@powerkane hopefully he noticed it and put it back in before he sent the car out the door.

[@blanton1624]

The window regulator fix/install was different. Enjoyed watching. Thanks for another great video!

[@Gideon_Judges6]

I've used the blue low adhesion masking tape to hold the window up before. Comes off easy and leaves the paint alone with no residue either, but to each their own.

[@rickylafleur5823]

@Gideon Woc yup, i always tape mine. never had to pay for glass and i don't intend to ever have to. that wedge is one bad jiggle from a freebie.

[@OverlandOne]

I just use a rubber jaw slide clamp. Faster than tape and holds better although I have used tape before too. I found the clamp is better as it is easier to adjust the height for when I am attaching the regulator to the glass. If I need to move it up or down an inch or so, it just takes a second to release and reset the clamp. To each his own though, whatever works for you.

[@Gideon_Judges6]

@@OverlandOne I have those but haven't tried them. Seems like more chance to slip and more point pressure on a small area of glass. I just use a few strips of tape and you can even line it up to where the bolt holes are convenient.

[@loufaiella3354]

I was going to say that also, but i have also used a suction cup. the wedge thing is not good ( as noted). AND if the window is down before the regulator can be replaced, use duc(k)t tape to hold up the glass to keep the car dry.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

I use duct tape. Usually no residue since not on long.

[@homebrewer7]

Fantastic. Just subscribed. Great diagnosis. I was a mechanic in several garages and two yrs for hyster forklift 1960s. I could repair anything then. I quit on new cars. 85 now.

[@terryjacobs2536]

That word "stay" should be in the mechanic's top 3 vocab along with "ouch" and that's hot" lol great video .... thanks for posting and stay safe

[@NemoConsequentae]

I use it often! :D

[@paulrudolf2472]

Fingerprints? I read this in an old Popular Mechanics Magazine joke -- Woman to Service Manager: What do your mechanics clean their hands with when they run out of steering wheels. Great stuff. Glad I found your channel.

[@alanholt6535]

Jeep to scanner: "it's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't understand."

[@immortalsofar5314]

Yeah jeeps crash a lot! I used to tease my ex that how come she couldn't roll a kayak but she'd managed to roll a Jeep?

[@Jak0467]

Shit my scanner won't even communicate with my Cherokee.

[@fennyferrister668]

@@immortalsofar5314 As a newish jeep owner I have to say the tighter turning takes some effort to get used to. but U turns sure are easy compared to the sedan I used to own.

[@nojopro908]

Is it Jeep or is it the entire Chrysler Corporation

[@JakeSmith_Zyferus]

IMHO, just because it says "Jeep" on it, it;s not always a Jeep. And Libertys fit into that 'not a real jeep' category for me.

[@paulnewcomb120]

Just to say, you have the patience of a saint !!...just watching you and how calm you are...ME, I would be cursing up a storm with that door panel.

[@simonilett998]

Customer States: 'I have a rattle inside my driver's door since you replaced my window regulator'? Looks like a lot of other people noticed Ray didn't install one of the lower rail bolts, or the black clip that retains the lower part of the cable to the inner door panel. Others also noticed the 3rd bolt he used for the motor, was probably the missing lower rail bolt, which he used for the motor, when he couldn't find the 3rd motor bolt he dropped inside the door during disassembly🤣👍🇦🇺

[@johnw5242]

@13:05 Sometimes one of those quick release suction cups such as those marketed as dent pullers, or the more robust "industrial" versions used to move glass plate make life more gooder. It works just as well as vice grips on tailgate lift cylinders that ran out of "lift gas" and only the "fall on your head when you hit the fabricobbled 'prop stick' gas" remains within the "unit." Ahhh the joys of the automotive window glass guillotine game. Remember - before beginning any automotive repair job, count your fingers and write that number down on an index card. When the job is finished, go wash yer hands, then re-count the fingers. You should always finish with the same nunber you started with. Seven . . . AND A HALF. Any less and you should check yer work area for missing parys before heading to that medical service Tim the Toolman Taylor gets his bits repaired at. 🖐💪🦻🦵👃👄🧠🦷 Just about any part that one can sever or severely damage - they can USUALLY find a way to sew, glue, screws or staple it back on. ;)

[@firedchiefpaul]

Ray, loved watch your patience with that window regulator...near saintly!

[@gordbaker896]

Recommend spraying window tracks on door edges (felts) with silicone.

[@BayonetBob]

I pmc my windows with silicone spray every autumn and spring

[@Naeromusic]

dry lube is much better, doesnt attract dirt and grime

[@BayonetBob]

@@Naeromusic good to know. TY

[@pskton]

I have learned a lot today on. How the inside of those windows work,great job.

[@franksattler6053]

Once again, you like your job you do it twice. Remember the first time was practice. It does not count!?? Or does it? Nice job. I am glad to see that the evap issue was an easy fix. Mom's car had the evap code and it needed a new gas tank and filler tube due to rust holes.

[@karlvs2616]

I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one to tell the tool/part/whatever to "STAY"! Excellent educational vids, keep up the good work!

[@kicknsystm]

That's the first retainer style I've seen for holding the glass to the actuator but the pigtail with the added lock would have been my dilemma.

[@williamduncan5679]

Well done Ray you did it again its great to watch a true professional. 👍👍

[@immortalsofar5314]

"Abnormular" - I like it. It's a good word. If at first you don't succeed, pry, pry again (or look for the Chrysler locking tab).

[@loufaiella3354]

how about aggravate.

[@joshuaday3980]

I was going to say that same thing haha, after I figured out how to spell, but you took care of it for me 😁 I'LL Definitely be adding that one to my vernacular list of interesting words

[@dave_listener]

25:15 bolt left out from bottom of regulator. It original had two fixings at the bottom.

[@megabell]

I think you forgot a bolt on the left side of that regulator bracket. At 25 minutes, it shows the right side bolt in, but the left is not there just before you stuck the plastic sheet on. Just an observation. I love the channel and content. It's excellent!

[@Fotografie_Pascal]

@6:38 he shows the 2 bolts 😂

[@eileenheitman4351]

Ditto. Dave in Omaha

[@Schmrau]

I think he ran out of bolts because he dropped one down inside the door during disassembly

[@davidsutch7929]

@29:38 you can see the missing bolt at the base of the lift.

[@megabell]

@@davidsutch7929 It happens to best of us and he's got a million eyes looking over his shoulder giving him more hindsight than I could ever imagine. 😅👍Good catch!

[@brandonrenwick9125]

haha the ole 3.7, my wife had a liberty and what a hunk o shite. (the whole thing not just the engine) 3 cam and crank sensors, burned oil, the resistor for the hvac blower 4 of them. did all 4 window regulators because they effing just break and window falls down in 25 degree weather.

[@MrSloika]

"Got that 3.7 liter V-6. That grinding noise is normal." BLAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....{GASP, CHOKE}.....HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH.....STOP!...YOU'RE KILLING ME.

[@HunterXray]

Fiat/Chrysler/Jeep, expect it. LOL.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

Scotty Kilmer mobile not the 1994 Celica, merrily the representation of one of many not to buy

[@fitybux4664]

25:30 NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! You forgot those window holding clips! 😲

[@andyowens5494]

Glad you as a professional had as much trouble with the regulator as I did as an amateur. Tip to hold the glass - 6" of duct tape over the top (assuming the window is clean, so it doesn't pull straight off the glass).

[@robertweir9034]

Andy Owens -Your idea of a professional should not be influenced by the fact of owning tools and working at automotive shops! Masking tape is better, won’t leave sticky residue like duct tape.

[@christophervanzetta]

@@robertweir9034 Masking tape barely has any adhesive because it's use for painting, not holding things together

[@robertweir9034]

@@christophervanzetta I guess you never tried the green masking tape. It sticks to air!

[@christophervanzetta]

@@robertweir9034 I still wouldn't trust it holding more then 10 Lbs :p

[@robertweir9034]

@@christophervanzetta like I said, the green tape will hold, blue tape, not so much. Yellow and tan, never. Ask how I know this?

[@nighthawkron]

I had a Liberty just like that and some of the crazy problems that go along with it. Although I didn't have the regulator issues, they were very common. Nothing like driving down the highway and having the window drop suddenly and explode into cubes. I figured out that if you rolled up the windows then just tap the down switch it takes the pressure off the plastic keeper and generally wont break. Love the repair vids keep it up, thanks.

[@FailedSquare]

that loose cable sheath is gonna drive the owner crazy rattling now 😂

[@polarys425]

I thought the same thing.... retainer clip? Nah, not putting it back......

[@OverlandOne]

Window regulators are a pain in the a**. I did one on my '99 Camry last year and it was not as bad as I thought but, it was still not easy. One thing I figured out was, since I did it with the door wide open, I used a soft jawed harbor Freight clamp on the lock side of the door clamped to the glass to firmly hold it in place. It has been working well since replacement except I did not notice that the polarity on the new motor was reversed from the OEM and now down is up and up is down for that window. I just have not felt motivated to take it all apart to reverse the 2 wires to fix this as it works fine now and I don't really care which way I have to move the switch, ha ha.

[@chrisa2061]

Hi Rainman Ray. Love your videos, do you think you could do a special video on all your favourite tools?

[@christopherelworthy9640]

I've have the same lssue with my Cherokee (as the Liberty is known here in New Zealand), with my door. As you said it is part of the panel so mine has been glued and using a slightly longer screw and a strip of metal in the hand hold has worked well. Otherwise you need to keep tightening the screw every other day

[@anticapitalize]

I use blue painter's tape to hold up the window when doing regulators - three strips evenly spaced across window. Doesn't harm paint or leave adhesive behind, works great. Also, that black sticky adhesive for the door cover is butyl rope/tape.

[@awbrigham8191]

I do the same with the tape stays right where I want it to and leaves no trace

[@82ndAbnVet]

I had to replace the window regulators on a 2001 Dodge Durango. It was every bit as awkward as it looked here. I didn't take the screws all the way out though and I preinstalled them on the new regulator which made it a little bit easier to install.

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

I always kept a clear roll of heavyweight plastic sheeting in my shop, and a jug of Permatex High-tack. When those plastic door liners self destructed, or worse yet, were made from a heavy craft-paper that simply disintegrated upon being looked at, I'd simply make a new one using the sheeting, and glue it down with the High-Tack! Any size, any shape, worked beautifully every single time!

[@Dave5843-d9m]

Heavy duty poly dust sheet with high temperature trim adhesive does a great job.

[@zarachastellaris9016]

Where can I obtain a piece of that? Just in case!

[@kentuckyblugrass]

I loved that you said "Someone liked them more than I did". I say it all the time and rarely hear anyone else saying it. Great work my man.👊🏻

[@glentaylor6825]

That window door setup is easy to work on compared to other vehicles, also it would be an idea for carmakers to make inner doors that are able to be unscrewed and taken off in order to repair things a lot easier.

[@ammoalamo6485]

I think that would weaken the side impact structure.

[@stargazer7644]

@@ammoalamo6485 Especially after each mechanic who works on it leaves one or two of the bolts out.

[@thekracken4572]

I hate replacing window regulators!!! Everything is sharp as heck and no room to work!! I always feel like if I haven't cut myself while replacing one I must have done something wrong. Lol. Great video through!!

[@JClintB6538]

Just for the record, you left out the left lower Bolt on the bottom of the regulator. Also, a piece of duct tape works wonders to hold the window up.

[@henrywelling2839]

At 7:33 you see him drop the last motor bolt inside the door. I guess it's still there rattling around 🤭

[@JClintB6538]

@@henrywelling2839 , yeah I saw that, you're probably right, it's still bouncing around driving the owner crazy trying figure what's making that noise? Lol.

[@PKA1926]

@@henrywelling2839 ++++

[@AlexRuckusFTW]

I like to use painters tape instead of duct tape

[@StephenFasciani]

@@JClintB6538 driving the owner crazy when he drives

[@fransleeuwe5429]

Today i caught myself singing .. MOOOVIN ALL UPP.. ..am i the only one ?? Thumbs up for your channel sir .. keep them vids coming..

[@FtanmoOfEtheirys]

24:45 i imagine at some point the customer will be complaining about a tapping noise inside their door because that cable tube has not been secured with the rubber isolator like the factory one.

[@CottonInDerTube]

plus the forgotten screw at 25:00 .. i would say he needs to get this thing back to fix it BTW; 6:37 you can see how its factory mounted witht the black clip

[@halbud]

really ? OMG!!!!!

[@capgore7421]

@@CottonInDerTube the missing screw falls in the door when he's taking the last one off the motor around the 7:30 mark.

[@chads8720]

No

[@chrisslayden8870]

I came to reply the same he dropped motor screw inside door then used second bottom regulator screw and just left one out

[@pboston6RR]

Excellent camera work and you’re VERY good at explaining your troubleshooting logic. BTY I noticed that on both the window motor and the regulator there are key-hole slots that let you partially install the attaching bolts then slide the motor and regulator in place more easily. You are really good at starting screws while holding something in place!

[@JohnDoeSmith08]

Another great educational video. It would seem not that expensive to put a bigger maintenance panel on the door to ease accessss for the inevitable regulator repair. It would save big $$$ in band aids and frustration.

[@googiegress]

Those are costs the engineer never has to face.

[@joshuaricks7730]

They try and make them as solid as possible. The bigger the cut out in a panel, the weaker it is and the lower the side collision rating is.

[@logicalguy488]

Look the cable comes right out between the window and the weather strip, lets wind it up and down a bunch of time and hopefully break the weather strip so we can sell the customer one of those to.

[@cmotdibbler4454]

"someone liked them more than I did" aka some scumbag stole them, I lost a pair of extra tall axle stands on Sunday night thanks to a scumbag stealing them from my yard, they knocked the axle that was on them onto the floor (partially rebuilt 1970's landrover axle) and made off with £120 axle stands damaging the fresh paint on the axle.

[@johncoops6897]

Well, it's pretty dumb to leave your valuable items where they are accessible to thieves. If you cannot lock it up, at least cover things with a tarpaulin or something - they won't steal what they cannot see.

[@cmotdibbler4454]

@@johncoops6897 The axle and stands were covered with a tarp but it seems someone really wanted my stands...

[@blest5132]

@@cmotdibbler4454 crackheads...

[@tizi0728]

I wish you were my mechanic... Love your content Ray.

[@godzilla7382]

put duct tape on your wedge to help it grip to smooth surfaces in situations like this. a small piece toward the heel if you go to the interior side in the middle of the wedge for the exterior side. also works well when using wedges to open a gap in the door jam to pop the lock. protects the paint well.

[@DAR10162]

I've replaced the water barriers before they don't sell pre cut ones no, but if you go to the hardware store (Lowes home Depot or whatever) get some of that 6mill plastic liner/sheets/rolls you can cut it out and the Black sticky stuff is the same stuff they use to use on windows a long time ago I can't remember how to spell it but the short hand for it is buttal rubber (butylene I believe it's what it's called) they still sell it at hardware stores too

[@davidhoulden5791]

Wouldn't the gas cap be the first thing to check for a small leak?

[@rjsfrog]

Yes, in fact mine came on for that reason this morning.... Remember kids... tighten the gas cap when done fueling...

[@trtj200]

Gas cap would be a large leak.

[@gregoryking9348]

It's definitely on the list of contributors for that DTC on my '03 4.7 Dakota, but can be reported as a large leak depending on the condition of the cap seal and fill tube mating surface.

[@christianperspective9527]

A small leak is very small under .010 inch hole. Sand in the seal of a gas cap can cause it. It can take 2 weeks for that code to come back on a Jeep. The proper diag is to first hook it up to a smoke machine and do an initial leak test. if it has a leak then you need to find the leak with smoke or other ways. If it has no leak then you look for issues like a poorly seating purge valve. Ive never tried wacking on a purge solenoid to see if it leaks I wonder if it would do that even if its good if you wack it hard enough to shake the mechanism inside.

[@Packrat1947]

At the Ford Lorain Assm. Plant, those white things that hold the door panel on were called "Christmas trees". I was a worker bee for 30 years.

[@jameswag8473]

“They call me tater salad” what a classic.

[@jsswizard]

🤣 Another Ron White fan. 🤣

[@jameswag8473]

@@jsswizard He is the greatest

[@aaronbritt2025]

"Are you Ron 'Tater Salad' White"?

[@cabottaxi]

Would rather change out a suspension component than tackle these door jobs. As you said the edges of the doors are just sitting there waiting to tear your hands up. These jobs in my dealership were always passed on to the paint shop. Great video

[@stevedeleon8775]

As a 35 year Auto Tech.i can tell you I ❤ Love Fiat 🇮🇹 Jeeps..they make our paydays 🤑 possible & keep our shop busy

[@gsettlemyre]

Once again “It’s a Jeep Thing”!

[@cheech2922]

J just E expect E expensive P problems That's why you will never run out of work.lol

[@stevedeleon8775]

@@gsettlemyre yes sir...I own a REAL jeep 🇺🇸 a 1965 C-104 (commando)..I bought it from a former customer in (1990) who couldn't drive anymore due to his eyesight..It's my daily driver here in Tucson, Az. I've had offers of $15,000 & more but I won't sell it..I get two thumbs up 👍👍when I'm at a traffic light

[@SomeRandomHuman717]

One minor problem with your narrative, this is a 2005 Jeep, and FIAT didn't come onto the scene until 2009. That regulator system is either Bosch or a copy of a typical Bosch setup, which makes sense since this Jeep model would have been developed when Mercedes and Chrysler were hooked up from1998 to 2007.

[@homefront3162]

🍕I like pizza🍕

[@ruckinehround6965]

Spend a lot of time of the Ray videos....... your a good man keep it up.

[@pleasureincontempt3645]

I appreciate you giving hickeys to your fingies. They really do deserve it for all the help they provide.

[@module79l28]

25:03 - Did you forget to put the 2nd bolt that holds the lower part of the elevator back in? ; )

[@nettneo]

I saw that also!

[@nettneo]

bolt seen at 29:43 on lift floor plate!

[@Hoaxer51]

@@nettneo, good eyes!

[@module79l28]

@@nettneo - And there was no need to take them all the way out in the first place, that system is designed to take the elevator and the motor out of the door without removing the bolts. ; )

[@eashan5022]

Exactly my question. He also forgot to secure the regulator cable to the door like the oem one was. He just left it dangling inside the door which will cause rattle in future. Either he's not very concerned about this tiny details or the hourly pay is not that good so he rushes to finish his jobs.

[@dadtype2339]

Sorry I'm late to the party, so I see comments of folks saying, "I would let you work on my car," blah blah blah, look people consider this, would you rather, a mechanic/technician work on your vehicle that records his up close personal work on camera, OR one that doesn't? Sounds like shady work to me, I can tell Ray is an honest guy and takes care of what he is working on and obviously has nothing to hide. Now the Only reason I'd not let you work on my vehicles, is that I happen to be a master mechanic and don't need to bother you Sir. I watch because I enjoy your humor and words and attitude that matches my own and cracks me up! And I have no mechanic friends I'm solo me oh! So, sad maybe, but it's like working on something with a friend. And I also enjoy hearing the customer says this and it's just not lol. Love the channel. I take it back if I wasn't up to doing something, I'd let you work on my vehicles! Good Day Sir!

[@peterhays7914]

A real perfectionist ! Owners might make less fuss over the bill if they knew how much work is involved .

[@patricklines8872]

A “real perfectionist” would have retrieved the bolt he dropped into the door and installed it where it came from instead of leaving the regulator one fastener short. Having been an mechanic and a manager of mechanics I’d say he’s slightly above average.

[@spcolsson]

@@patricklines8872 completly agree since he didnt put the retaining clips back on the lifting sled ether

[@dwindeyer]

@@spcolsson And also the fastener on the left that stops the white tube from interfering with the rail was not replaced

[@spcolsson]

@@dwindeyer I saw that as well. Also was I the only one cringing when he was testing it and it was rubbing on the tube?

[@silyone193]

Excellent video for regulator replacement. Consider adding vehicle year Make, Model to video title so we can search KZbin appropriately. Thank you for your efforts and time producing these videos. Help the masses!

[@robertweir9034]

What can I say about Ray. He’s supposed to be a mechanic. Where most mechanics are mechanically inclined. So here’s what I see. At 7:11 he removes two bolts from the bottom of the track assembly. At 7:35 he loses a bolt from the motor assembly. Near the end while reassembling he put one bolt in the wrong position of the track, corrects himself but for the life of me, I never see that second bolt go back in. Hmmmmmm. I wonder! Then the test on the purge valve. Let me beat on it with the hammer end of a large screwdriver and lets see if it leaks a little. This will prove that by driving said car around jogging this unit can produce a slight leak. Yea, if they are hitting giant potholes and running into brick walls. I can’t take this guy seriously as to how to perform certain tasks or learn anything except how not to do things. Sharp edges - wear gloves. Some other mechanic stole my tool, use masking tape to hold it up. That glass comes crashing down and hurts your hand and breaks. That’s on you. Constructive criticism.

[@gregoryking9348]

There's always one... lolol

[@Amen.22]

@@gregoryking9348 Yep, Karens and Kens

[@funnycatvideos5490]

He is so focused on filming and then really admits he is winging it. I would not want him working on my stuff. Simple as that.

[@funnycatvideos5490]

People do not understand every bolt is there for a reason, He is haphazardly taking it all apart, they are slotted by the way, dropping bolt in door panel, window glass keeps sliding down, so unprofessional and to see all these likes and praises, just shows the ignorance of the profession in general.

[@funnycatvideos5490]

Why I work on my own vehicles. Man literally rips things apart without knowing the style clips and fasteners and wire harnesses. A simple guide can show you everything you need to know without all the dumb guesswork on someone else's vehicle. It's appalling.

[@TunsaMcHaggis]

window regulators are the bane of my existence, doesn't matter if its powered or manual

[@raymondbailey7045]

Nice job Ray, One thing I think you forgot to install the second screw on the bottom of the door regulator . There was one on the top and two on the bottom. You can see it around 24:17.

[@joelfluth2999]

That was the screw he dropped inside the door. Can see @24:23

[@knowsenough2bdangerous]

Glad I read the comments before making a similar (although a bit snarkier) comment. I was going to inquire as to what the shop did when the _"inexplicably left over bolts and screws at end of job"_ box was full.

[@Effortless_Perfection]

I noticed that too... for someone that wanted the oil cap to face the right way should've also realized there was a screw missing...

[@brucephipps2993]

I caught that too. Lol.

[@tonywinslow2111]

02-07 Jeep liberty are know for window clips on rear passenger to break you can just replace the clips. Also the white pipe that the worm screw travels through breaks at the ell on the window track or at the motor sometimes you can clean the joint and glue it back.

[@deathwish-dk3xf]

you forgot the small pins that clip in and lock the window to the plastic slider

[@JB-sb1qg]

No, the new regulator had them installed. He may have forgotten the 2nd bolt on the bottom of the channel, though.

[@topher2495]

They come pre installed and the wire springs around the posts

[@Lunas2525]

@@JB-sb1qg he did and I believe it is by his lift arms.

[@eskieguy9355]

Your advice at the end, reminds me of what my father said about working in the radio shop. "If you do nothing else, always Windex the tubes".

[@stevezebuski9190]

Love your videos. Did you ever put the clips back on the pins that are on the piece that lift the glass up and down?

[@shawnwimberly9294]

The new piece typically has new clips, so the glass "pops" into place

[@curlyrobbie6623]

Fabulous videos Roy from N Ireland you are a knowledgeable technician

[@patrickengle9344]

ray forgot to replace the reservoir cover on a previous video looked like he forgot one of the lower bolts on the lift arm for the window

[@dallashopkins884]

Reg: Wedging the Glass. I believe you want to slide your wedge in from beneath the glass, thin end first, (INSIDE that inner panel). As the glass seeks out "GRAVITY", it will snug itself up, as it comes in contact with the meatier thickness of the wedge. Love your videos! Especially now that I signed up for Premium COMMERCIAL FREE KZbin! I think the time that I will now save, shall definitely justify the $11.99/month! Heck, the first 3 months are even FREE!

[@legionofanon]

Just get a few ad blocker plugins, its free and ad free

[@rayr9310]

Awesome videos man, love your stuff! Btw, did you go back and install the final bolt on that regular off camera? Right at 25:00 you can see the left most bolt is not installed and a couple minutes later, i believe you can see it on the ground by the lift arm?

[@DomManInT1]

If you do not have left over parts it is not complete.

[@TheBrookian]

Nope. He installed the vapor barrier and it was still missing. I blame the hurricane.

[@kicknsystm]

I saw that too.

[@gregoryking9348]

@@lomni02 The new regulator came with new clips pre installed.

[@jayc4283]

@@gregoryking9348 the issue was missing bolt, not clip.

[@dreamwolf7302]

I'm half afraid to get the check engine alerts on my truck read. My E-brake cable came off the other day, it just sort of dangles right now. Gas cap sensor is jacked. Tire pressure sensors are all messed up. I know my 7th cylinder injector needs to be replaced. But im on 60% pay, and need a 120% budget.

[@Joe_Cool48]

Did ya put in the clips for the glass on the new regulator off camera, or was it slight-of-hand? I didn’t see them at all. Then again, it could be a “technician delete” where they left it better than it was built

[@troutman41384]

he showed they were pre-installed . 18:14

[@bm-rf4bc]

pushing the glass pins into regulator opened and then allowed the preinstalled clips to close.

[@dunebasher1971]

I repaired all the regulators on my Liberty using the Steiger Performance kits. FYI you don't have to completely remove those mounting bolts, you just need to loosen them and then you can lift the regulator up and out - there are cutouts in the door metal above each bolt specifically to allow that to happen.

[@mikespainting291]

There were 2 bolts on the bottom

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

Just brought to me how long and difficult it is to do or replace broken glass window, My window shattereed going to the down position, and I was thinking of the price of the glass not all the work entailed so you have educated me that I was NOT wripped off Thanks