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

[@scottykilmer]

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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

[@Pizza4Lunch]

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.

[@goldenboi24k]

I love his energetic voice.

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@redtiptattoos9261]

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

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@scottykilmer]

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

[@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.

[@SteTopley]

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

[@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.

[@mr.savagebanana3284]

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

[@ww89]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@lukecannon1073]

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

[@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.😊

[@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

[@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

[@justinwooten1578]

Damn, I wish this guy lived in my neighborhood 😊

[@foodie8122]

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

[@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.....

[@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.

[@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]

try lubricating the front and back runners with spray silicone

[@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!

[@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

[@tomz4779]

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

[@scottykilmer]

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

[@emsargnt]

OMG I love this guy!!!

[@scottykilmer]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@AnthonyChew]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@wdm289]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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]

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

[@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.

[@equalizir1]

Another amazing video Scotty. All the windows on my 2001 nissan xterra were bad so I had to take it to the dealer. Luckily there was a recall and they replaced all the motors for free. But atleast now I know how to do it myself if I ever need to replace one.

[@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]

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

[@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]

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

[@mountpunchmore]

Thanks so much for the optimistic response scotty! I don't suppose you could give a little bit more detail on how to do that? Sorry, I don't know much about regulators, but obviously learning quickly. Maybe once I pull it apart I'll see what you mean, but will the radiator clamps be used just to get the window up or to keep the windows in the up position? Meaning that the clamps will be the only reason it goes up AND STAYS up?

[@pLemming]

If you're prepared to get really handy with a DIY kit then the old model Mazda MX5's (the MK1s) are reliable and easy to work on. Scotty is right to mention chronic problems though as they are prone to bodywork problems if not well maintained and almost all of your buying experience for one of those will be spent looking for healthy bodywork, particularly around the sills. There are other chronic problems but the very healthy community for the car means you can solve almost anything.

[@scottykilmer]

it was already torn out. It really doesn't do anything other than keep minor moisture away from the inner door panel.

[@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]

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.

[@matthewmyers1007]

Been taking in your car wisdom for some time now. You're the freakin' best.

[@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"

[@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.

[@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]

often a weak motor does that, they wear out inside and lose power. But gravity lets them go down

[@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]

evap systems often leak fuel vapor around the tank, have that checked out. they won't drip, just smell

[@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]

either the window regulator is breaking down, or the cable that runs it came loose from its moorings and then the window hits that cable and stops.

[@scottykilmer]

generally the driver control switch assembly goes bad, check that first. If power goes into it, it's bad. If not, find the short going to the switch and fix that

[@2101nick]

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

[@dm5328]

You're a stand up dude scott, thanks for videos.

[@Kneekneee]

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

[@scottykilmer]

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

[@sethkaragozian404]

Great video Scotty. You saved my life today. I had no idea how to replace my window motor, but man oh man I sure do now. Keep up the great work!!!

[@zacharynash4990]

Soooo useful. This is gonna be my next project. Hope this video can be the start of success!!

[@sheilashaffer2885]

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

[@scottykilmer]

then spray silicone lube on the tracks front and back, that often helps.

[@x.The.Chad.x]

You made this so straight forward and simple to understand, thanks for making this video, it helped me out tremendously!

[@scottykilmer]

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

[@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.

[@scottykilmer]

yes, the window regulator assembly is probably starting to break down. if it doesn't rattle when the window is fullup, that's it for sure.

[@Cino1443]

I wasn’t gonna subscribe but I keep seeing this dude every time I look something up for my car and he make it interesting lol

[@scottykilmer]

turn the air screws in until they just touch, then out 1 1/2 turns to start on each

[@scottykilmer]

you try hot wiring the motor to get it up or down. But actually you need the window down to access the bolts that hold the window to the regulator arm.

[@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 💙☺️

[@UrsusTheodorusdoesGameShows]

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

[@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.

[@dmconcidine]

Hey Scotty, Thanks for your videos. This video helped me fix my van's window--turned out to be a burned out fuse, which you mentioned in the video. Thanks again!

[@callumduncan8274]

Thank you Scotty! You just saved me 60 bucks.

[@scottykilmer]

8 in the morning, but of course you can always watch the event on youtube as it's posted by google there once it's over on my scotty kilmer channel. But, you can't ask me a question once it's over.

[@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]

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.

[@scottykilmer]

generally bad switch or bad motors do that. But being so random, it will be hell to figure out which until it stops working entirely. But when it doesn't work, remove the inner door panel and hot wire the motor. if it doesn't work then, replace it.

[@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

[@scottykilmer]

try spraying silicone lube in there, often quites em down

[@mr.light7979]

Scotty you made this seem so easy but for a beginner its the ultimate equalizer