How to Fix Power Window (Regulator Assembly) in Your Car

Power window regulator assembly replacement. How to replace power window regulator assembly in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Power window not working? How to fix your power window, DIY repair with simple hand tools. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 44 years.
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[@pauldunneska]

Scotty Kilmer After watching this video I'd rather pay to have the work done.

[@PattyTheBaddy]

Scotty Kilmer don’t know if you will reply, but I bought a new motor on my Prelude for my passenger side. I’m getting power on my switch that shows it goes up and down. Motor is brand new. Still showing sign that it goes down but not up. The driver side doesn’t do anything to make the passenger side go up or down. Could it be the driver side that’s the issue for both? (Driver side window works fine).

[@honda2000555]

Is it allways possible to lock a windows up? If not how much sould it cost to buy the whole thing like you did?

[@andrewreichert15]

Saved me $350!

[@monjier]

@@pauldunneska Idk my way around a car, I have no experience with these things, not one bit, but I feel like even I could do this Job myself. All I know how to do is take my bumper off lol but rest assured I will rebuild my gearbox before Xmas.

[@BaberJacks]

gotta love good old manual hand crank windows

[@EternaIWait]

Darn kids and their fancy electrical windows.

[@rick9021090210]

err... manual crank windows also have window regulators that (in some cases) are basically the same as electric ones jejeje... but certanly are more durable...

[@240pixel]

those needs maintenance as well.

[@yasirsaheed]

It would be nice if these power windows also had a backup handcrank tucked in, so that you can use that in case something goes wrong with the electronics.

[@Wajjajagg]

Right my 04 tacoma had a crank window & i just sold it & bought a new tacoma with auto windows & already its fucking broken so pissed i haft to replace it now

[@Juggernautss_]

the way he does it and says stuff makes me feel like a could do it that fast lol I feel like a mechanic dude after watching this dude

[@bigdaddywoowoo7680]

I have a problem and hope you can help, my rear windows on my oldsmobile silhouette 2002 won't close, I have checked the fuses their fine the window motors are also fine. What else can it be.

[@15181alejandro]

Welcome to scotty Kilmer my friend

[@sherazali6739]

True

[@ElChuvyDuvy]

You can! Maybe not as fast the first time but you can totally fix it it.

[@moonequalscheese4730]

The power of jump cutting!

[@manfalls1521]

The world needs more mechanics like you. Im so used to running into sleazy men who try to raise their profits by damaging another part of my vehicle. Now I take matters into my own hands and you sure do help a lot. Im thinking of going into vehicular mechanics myself. I only trust my hands touching my car.

[@fourtwozero]

It's hard to find an honest mechanic who'll treat and care for your car as if it was his own.. So I just do all my own work. With time and the Internet we can do any job.

[@wusoop1658]

Dont forget to give this man some credit please

[@tikofann5884]

I took my 4 year old car with only 40,000 miles to a body shop after something hit the windshield putting a smash in it and then damaged the driver’s door (I never saw a thing). The sleezy repair guy (recommended by my insurance agent) stole my entire car and put its vin into a similar vehicle that had been in a flood and looked like it had been used as a dog house in a salvage. Cops wouldn’t even take a report, couldn’t even talk to da without a police report, tried for over 2 years to find an attorney. Only justice I got was the insurance agent going to prison over unrelated but worse crime involving child porn. I’m a woman, but I’ll watch every KZbin video before I’ll ever take my car, my mower, or anything I can possibly maintain or repair myself to a repair person. Scotty is one of my favorites and there are a few others that explain everything so well, even us ladies can usually fix it.

[@beastyboi8580]

This is still true after 5 years, I went to a mechanic to fix my broken window glass and in turn he damaged my motor

[@StupidRalph]

The motors typically DO NOT go bad.

[@michellechang1269]

For me taking all that crap a part And taking it off - piece of cake. Putting it back together forget about it

[@jerrysantos7460]

im always left with extra screws after putting everything back together 😭

[@Giller9]

Let’s have dinner and talk about it

[@KhoiNguyenQ]

@@Giller9 haha!

[@lynxsimons]

Wahahah

[@15181alejandro]

These are my people

[@scottykilmer]

try spraying silicone spray oil on the front and rear runner sills where the window rides up and down, that often helps. If not, time for a new motor and or regulator

[@ccadroz93]

Thanks for the easy to folllow video!! It took me longer to go pick the part up than it did to actually fix my husband's window!! Feeling accomplished 😁

[@fallback8314]

you fixed this by yourself?????? yea right, you can't even SEE where he's sliding the regulator into. don't even know if it's sitting on something or not.

[@goldenboi24k]

I love his energetic voice.

[@nelsonsantiago4237]

Thank you, you saved my life. Switched the rear window motor with front driver's. Same motor! You weren't exagerrating how easy it is to disassemble and assemble it back. Sold the Nissan Bluebird!

[@AudreysKitchen]

Scotty is the best. Someday I'll say "when I was a young mechanic" and think back to watching his videos and learning all the basics from this guy

[@scottykilmer]

if you can get it open from the inside, remove the panel as in this video and see what's broken inside, often a little rod just falls out inside and does that

[@arechj]

THanks Scotty! Instead of $500 to fix my daughter's 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer window bought parts on eBay from a highly rated seller and did the repair in 2 hours for $35. Should have seen the look on her face. I got to be a hero thanks to your help! :) thanks!

[@slimpickens2164]

"Don't scream at your power windows, fix em yourself" haha

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free.

[@JayCeeMax]

Quite a timely job indeed. This is a nice step-by-step review Scotty! I vlogged the same for the 2008 mkz. There are not a lot of window regulator vlogs on YT for certain cars so your vid is a huge help. Thanks for taking the time and sharing this video.

[@beleivingforbrian6928]

I have a 2009 lincoln mkz AWD car. The window won't work and the and won't work. How hard was it for you to get yours apart before I start and end up getting stuck in the middle of all it lol.

[@JayCeeMax]

@@beleivingforbrian6928 On my mkZ playlist. I vlogged the process from beginning to end. You'll see it's a job. But it's doable. Cheers.

[@scottykilmer]

Yes, and you can tap my brain out with live questions now. This and every Saturday at 10 AM CST I will be answering car questions LIVE on google events. Just go to the Scotty Kilmer Channel opening page and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner on Saturday morning at 10. Then you can watch me answering car questions live, and ask your own if you wish. Thanks

[@redtiptattoos9261]

I like your humor guy thanks for all the videos they do really help ..

[@suzanh7777]

The last mechanic I paid over $300 to do this job didn’t replace 4 rivets with 10mm bolts and the cable came loose on the regulator! He broke the clip on the button housing too. If you want something DONE RIGHT, do it yourself!!! Thank you for the videos.😊

[@scottykilmer]

you need a new window regulator assembly, and me, I replace the motor too in most cases as they work in tandem

[@scottykilmer]

If you wish to ask me car questions, I am switching my questions and answers to my google+ community “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer”. So please, if you want your questions answered, go to the google+ community and type my community name in the search and join, it’s free. Once joined, you can ask questions right there.

[@SteTopley]

Thank you Mr Kilmer, brilliant video! Straightforward and informative and with personality to boot!

[@MazorKuziaki]

My mechanic wants to charge me $900 for this labor. Nah.

[@Biconnecc]

$900?? Is it a Ferrari or something? Mine wants 50 euro for it..

[@Leo-ef2tc]

You have a lambo ?

[@MazorKuziaki]

@@Leo-ef2tc It's a Grand Marquis.

[@genarodiaz2402]

Keyshell get a new mechanic bro

[@dxmon_greens8353]

Same here mine wants $600

[@scottykilmer]

If you wish to ask me car questions, I am switching my questions and answers to my google+ community “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer”. So go to google+ communities, and in the search type “Auto Repair With Scotty Kilmer” Then go there and join, it’s free. Once joined, you can ask questions right there. AND, you can also ask me LIVE questions every Saturday morning on Google+Events every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST.

[@justinwooten1578]

Damn, I wish this guy lived in my neighborhood 😊

[@scottykilmer]

normally a weak motor, but you can spray the glass where it rides in the door front and back with spray silicone lube, that can help.

[@bobbypheenix6501]

The best learning sequence of brain, mechanics and how the mind absorbs infornation. ...I've seen. Art. Engineer. Visual. Angle. I know now. So simple! Egh!

[@Emilys_opinion]

Thank you so much! I changed it myself, not to save the money but I had to wait 4 weeks to get it fixed and snow is around the corner here. It didn’t took me an hour. And: I‘m a woman. No mechanic background. You are a great teacher! Thank you very, very much! God bless you!

[@davidsfinegeckos]

I love what you do for everyone Scotty and more importantly why you do it! Thank you for all your help :) Dave from Davidsfinegeckos

[@chsstrr9577]

Thx a bunch dude. Just changed my Mitsubishi Galant window after I was robbed. Saved about a hundred in repairs. You teach very well.

[@MRROGE1920]

I like your videos!!..they are very helpful but....there's one thing that I will appreciate from you,please take it a little bit serious because a lot people don't have the skills that we have...When we talk about parts and the right way to do things..I am a Diesel tech....and a lot times when I'm working on my personal trucks I watch your videos I understand when you're talking about any trouble...but not everyone knows that's why they watch KZbin videos Please take some time to be a little more specific for those persons that watch your videos....THANKS AND KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING HELPING PEOPLE.....

[@foodie8122]

I wished there were honest mechanics like you around where I live!

[@lukecannon1073]

My driver side window is coming off the track and going up incorrectly, won't stick to the left.

[@higgalot1919]

This is a very helpful video. We usually try to do things ourselves when we can. I sent this video to hubby to inspire him. Fortunately, the Chevy Acalache that needs the window fixed is not our main vehicle . Very helpful !

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZbin. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On KZbin . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

[@mr.savagebanana3284]

where did u find the new power window I need to fix my car too

[@lumker]

My dad took his 2000 Mazda MPV to a 'reputable' mechanic in town to get his driver side power window fixed, and the man couldn't find out what was wrong and charged him a $60 payment anyways. I followed your guide and my dad's vehicle had a similar issue, got it all fixed up. Thank you so very much Scotty!!!

[@emsargnt]

OMG I love this guy!!!

[@inhibited44]

good for you being in the field 44 years. I attended school when I was 45years old for auto. Went to a few interviews and they weren't interested in old rookie mechanics just as the recession started in 2007. I fix my own car when needed , but never worked in the field.

[@tomz4779]

"Don't scream at 'em" He knows me too well.

[@AnthonyChew]

I own an earlier model Proton. Power window problem is like ... part of the brand. Thank God for KZbin, thank God for YOU.

[@adventuresinroutedriving4915]

Really enjoy all your videos and streams, Scotty! Just fixed my passenger side front power window unit after watching your video and going to AutoZone to get the part. Works perfectly now :)

[@scottykilmer]

yes, if you don't want to take all that apart or buy the tool I used.

[@TeamWagy]

I was following your guide until you said to grab your 10 mm socket. . .

[@Psalm_27.4]

Team Wagy 10mm socket available at Home Depot Tool DEPT. or any hardware store.

[@gragrn]

Thanks Scotty, I just did my drivers side window after watching your video, it was a big help. Cheers from Australia Scotty, many thanks!

[@wdm289]

Thanks for the info Scotty! I fixed 2 rear power windows and probably saved $300 because of this video.

[@scottykilmer]

it could be, but you said it was slower, and that' snot a switch going out but a motor or regulator going bad

[@nater1051]

i have been rebuilding engines replacing clutches, transmissions, rebuilding rear ends since i was 14 but i still need to watch your videos for repairs like this i thought this was going to be a disaster watching others videos but i feel alot better after watching yours idk why i didnt look it up on yours to begin with you and eric the car guy have helped me out alot

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go go to this link plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110758243155230074828 and join my community. You will be told each week that a new event is happening the coming Saturday, and you can also ask questions there at my community also. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free. And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, don’t miss them.

[@nadimarzio]

Scotty I just enjoy watching your videos I became a mechanic watching you at 77 I did the brakes,equators. locks,and many more all watching your videos. I have questions but will save for later.

[@guadalupehunt3206]

Omg, this video is like , a life saver. I’ve watched many many videos, but not one solved my problem till now when I watched ur video. Thank u very much for such an amazing video. GOD Bless You and Family

[@Vandezza]

I love your videos. You helped my car when I had a dirty air intake which led to poor idle. This is now my next project

[@blrville]

Big High 5 to you, Scotty! My hubster watched your vid before tackling the window, and in about 15" he has gotten it taken care of. THANKS!!!

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZbin. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On KZbin . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

[@scottykilmer]

there could be, it would be either that or bad motors in the doors, both act that way when bad. Remove a door panel and hot wire a motor to see. If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event.

[@denvernuggetz5599]

thats why how i admire this men much, im easy understand his illustration on how to fix, keep it up sir youre the man.

[@scottykilmer]

generally a wearing out motor, but try lubricating the glass on the front and back edge where it rides, using spray silicone lube. If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event where you can ask me questions Live. You do have to be a member of google plus

[@scottykilmer]

watch my video "finding and fixing engine oil leaks":, you can get a cheap kit like that at auto zone for twenty something bucks.

[@JarheadMarine]

Thanx Scotty...your videos have inspired confidence in me to tackle repairs I would otherwise have taken to a dealer! Godspeed to your son and all Marines, Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen who have volunteered to risk their lives to fight the war on terrorism in Southwest Asia

[@scottykilmer]

often a worn out window motor. Remove the inner door panel, as in my video "removing an inner door panel" and hot wire the motor with power and ground. If it doesn't move, motor is bad

[@nene7-o1v]

I don't know nothing about cars but I like this guy! 😁

[@ww89]

I'm seeing this video in 2021 and it's still useful and classic.

[@toonybrain3871]

Thanks for the easy-going, it's-no-big-deal approach. No panic, no fear mongering, just "get 'er done."

[@scottykilmer]

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on KZbin. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On KZbin . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

[@scottykilmer]

cockeyed is a worn window regulator assembly. That can also make em go slow, but so can a weak wearing out motor.

[@scottykilmer]

try lubricating the front and back runners with spray silicone

[@quitopolodown9745]

Lol He just gave me SO much LIFE watching this video. I was able to follow this perfectly, and fixed my window. Took me two hours but damn it I did it myself! Thanks man!

[@scottykilmer]

you have to trace the wiring as in my other video "finding the source of electrical shorts", that stuff gets complex, you need special tools for that, or else trace the wiring all the way from the fuse to the door locks themselves.

[@SophieBird07]

You make it look so simple! My window is jammed in place with clothes pins. Someday I might brave it, but likely not. Things are never as easy as they might seem. Wish there was a Scotty nearby.

[@scottykilmer]

yea, those old ones are stinkers, often the motor or track breaks. Many guys will manually force em in the closed position, then unplug the motor and leave it that way.

[@scottykilmer]

testing means nothing, a worn regulator could strain the motor causing too much voltage, or the motor could be bad. Me, I replace em both to do the job right, many times you can buy a chinese made motor/regulator assembly 5 times cheaper than dealer prices.

[@scottykilmer]

either motor is wearing out, of the regulator assembly it bolts to is worn and needs replacing

[@scottykilmer]

there are various motors, but some interchange. auto zone sells some of them, i find the new chinese made ones work fine and cost less.

[@scottykilmer]

check the main fuse for that first, pray it's just blown. If not, wiring short, check each switch to see if they get power and if none, rewire power there.

[@scottykilmer]

magic.

[@scottykilmer]

I'm half deaf from battling cars all my life and listening to rock and roll. that's how I normally talk

[@angieg.5562]

thank god scotty kilmers here to save me again, i was told it'd be over 300 for a mechanic to fix it

[@2101nick]

This video helped a TON!!!! Very informative without taking a year. Thanks so much

[@scottykilmer]

either motor or regulator has broken. Take the panel off like in this video and see if you can get the motor to run by unplugging its connector and sending power and ground to it to see if motor is working, and regulator is broken.

[@scottykilmer]

If you're talking about one of those cold air intake filter things, I advise against it, as it can make them run worse due to changing air flow patterns and incompatible software.

[@scottykilmer]

yes

[@scottykilmer]

get a test light, move the switches out so you can test the electronics, and see if they have power and ground when you toggle them up or down.

[@UrsusTheodorusdoesGameShows]

It is great advice to buy the entire assembly rather than one or the other. Makes replacing much simpler.

[@scottykilmer]

check the fuse for windows, you may have just blow that. If not, go back to that wire and trace it for power shorts as in my video "finding the source of electrical shorts on your car"

[@sheilashaffer2885]

I absolutely love to watch your videos even if my car is running perfectly! How many proposals do you get a week? LOL

[@wazztoronto]

love this guy - old school mechanics are better than robots

[@scottykilmer]

realize those electronics are ultimately controlled by the body control module, it may have wiring problems or bad circuits inside. that, of the main power switch is going bonkers, they have complex circuits in them too

[@scottykilmer]

well, the breather valve must be clear and venting, or it will keep blowing them. I would blow it all out with compressed air and check the whole system with a vacuum gauge to ensure it's really venting the case. could be clogged up inside blocking it.

[@lovelyme3495]

This was so helpful 😭 I feel like I’ve accomplished so much lol and you’ve also taught me how to change my own head lights on my car.... much appreciated 💙☺️

[@scottykilmer]

either the regulator is wearing out and sticking, or the glass is binding on the front and back door seals. I spray silicone lube on em to stop that.

[@scottykilmer]

yes, they are all the same basic design, cheaply made with plastic parts on all newer cars.

[@scottykilmer]

try relays, but they rarely break down on cars unless something else is wrong too, like bad motors

[@scottykilmer]

yes, do as in this video, remove the inner door panel and see if the cable is being hit first.

[@scottykilmer]

motors often just go dead, remove the inner door panel and hot wire and ground the two wires going to the motor to see if it's burned out

[@scottykilmer]

no time limit really, but try spraying the window glass front and back with spray silicone lube, that often speeds em up. But if not, time for new motor and possibly regulator assembly

[@scottykilmer]

try a new master window switch, or a new passenger window switch, generally they stick on and do that.

[@scottykilmer]

often rebuilding them does not work, especially if you haven't done a bunch of them. I don't even touch em anymore, I throw em away and put on new edelbrocks

[@Dumindamadushan]

I get so happy when I search for a car problem and see Scotty Kilmer in it 😌

[@derekdwaine5496]

This guy is the reason autozone sells so many panel clips

[@AhPhoey]

Ole Scotty knows his stuff.

[@PACKyourSHITfolks420]

Thanks for the reply, sir. I will check the canister and the line, I was thinking it might be the canister, but since you've had this problem, I'll look at that first.

[@scottykilmer]

if the driver's switch goes out, often that will shut power off to the other switches. Only other thing that generally goes wrong is a weak motor or regulator that will go down with gravity, but not up against gravity

[@scottykilmer]

replace the car window switch as I said, the one that you push to make it go up and down that makes it at least go down now. It's normally just that if it goes down but not up

[@AndreTheGiant2006]

Hey Scott, Im the guy who asked you about the Lincoln Town Car in your luxury car video. Don't sweat what ignorant people have to say! You remind me of Rowdy Roddy Piper alot, keep your video's coming!!!!

[@scottykilmer]

yes, you can unbolt the motor from the regulator, then use radiator clamps to hold the glass up in place on the regulator assembly. I do that all the time for people with little funds