Replacing Mercedes Window Regulator Clips

Monkey Wrench Mike replaces the rear window clip on his Mercedes w203 without losing a finger! It’s an easy repair YOU can do TOO!

[@robertrobison2521]

Thank you so much! My dad started doing this repair on my sister's car and had a massive heart attack partway through. I had to finish up as he was recovering in the hospital and this video was exactly what I needed.

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Wow! How is he doing??

[@robertrobison2521]

@@MonkeyWrenchMike doing pretty good, thanks for asking

[@nightflight1454]

I'm glad he's doing better.l have a w203 ,and that thing has almost given me a heart attack from frustration working on it in the past...now it's time for this ..it looks easy but ?

[@sugarandpennythepooh1211]

The kids weren’t with me this time either, watched this video in bed before going to sleep. Thank you for another good entertaining video! 😊👏🏻 Joanne

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Whew... glad they weren’t with you! Lol

[@MrJoebiz24]

Just one of Mikeguyver's 1001 uses for velcro. (available in fine book stores everywhere...lol). Congrats on hitting 2K!

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Thanks!!

[@michaelharrison500]

Congrats Mike another great video My 300SE broke a plastic door lock rod fastener and you guessed it No lock!! My of eBay for under $4 were Toyota equivalent fasteners that need slight modifications/persuasion to fit But hey it’s fixed and it works

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Nice!!

[@gosportjamie]

It's not just the C-Class that has this issue, the W210 and 211 E-Class, and, I understand, early CLKs that also use these plastic window clips and they break very regularly indeed. Some of the Mercedes-Benz specialist parts suppliers can supply replacement metal items that are a lot more reliable, which are ideal if you don't like taking your Mercedes doors apart every year or so...

[@millerman6344]

Thanks for helping me out on my broken "peg". My left rear window all of a sudden would not rise. Looked down inside the window channel slot and saw that the regulator was working fine but not brining the window up. A bit hesitant to take apart as this was my first Benz (special tools?). I did the extra precaution of removing the positive battery cable first as there is an airbag module in the door. Was able to do the job with a T50 and T25 and a small pry bar. After pulling up the plastic weather sheet, my window was sitting there resting at the bottom just attached to the rails above.. My fingers on the clip broke off so nothing to expand in the glass hole to hold it attached to the regulator. I was surprised used this cheap plastic clip! They could have gone one more and used a nylon screw and bolt too right? The expansion happens when those fingers are forced out by the plastic slopes on that nut that slides in the finger groves when you tighten the screw. So having the info that you presented, I added the washer and screwed it back together. Also, spray some silicone in the track grooves as this might have added to the failure of the clip fingers. Window is up and just in time for the rain that started! Now I know if I had brought this issue into the dealer it would have been $$$$ to replace that plastic clip. Must be part of the weight saving effort by not using metal. Keep the info coming and thanks again.

[@manowaari]

I fixed my w203 window regulator with normal bolt, some plastic wrapping, washers, and nyloq nut. (self locking nut). Now it will last forever!

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

You MacGyvered it!! Love that!

[@garyashdown5376]

Nothing more satisfying is when a bodge you come up with to make something work that actually works, did you attend the same course as me, the bodge it and bash it school of engineering. Since graduating I went on to complete the more advanced course called the bodge it and scarper. Keep knocking em out Mike anymore thoughts on the MG. Gary.... England 🇬🇧

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Bodge and Scarper- new words!! I like the way they sound!!

[@garyashdown5376]

@@MonkeyWrenchMike a bodge is an unconventional repair which will work for a short amount of time. Scarper is to make a very quick exit and run away. So it's a repair that's been done badly by someone and found after you have paid them and they have done a runner with your money. Hope this helps Mike

[@jonsmith1259]

Congratulations on 2,000! Cheers and Applause!

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Thanks Jon!

[@christopherklocko2178]

What is the part you're replacing called? and were do I get one?

[@1956model1]

I'll bet your producer has you on an eight second delay and keeps their hand hovering over the dump button. LOL 😆

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

True!!!!!

[@travisburch6970]

Another great video of you made . You getting better and better at doing these videos.

[@45AMT]

Another great project video! You always make things fun. Congrats on 2K subs! Well deserved!!

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Thanks!!

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[@bradenjorge3379]

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[@allenjaime3191]

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[@allenjaime3191]

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[@roydavis2242]

I have a son-in-law who is an engineer and a computer geek with a 3d printer who loves making things like that piece. He has taken many a broken piece he needed and made his own, usually better than the original.

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Sounds like a very smart guy!!

[@nyashagoodangelmatope9054]

Dude... the song should be "The windows on the BENZ go up and down" Otherwise perfect video!

[@hammer8982]

I can’t tell if my window regulator is bad or if it has fallen off the track, I ask because sometimes it rolls up half way, but makes a cracking noise

[@samisaat4877]

Hi, I have the same problem, and where and how can I order this speece. The wite one.

[@bryanlail613]

Hey mike!! Sorry I haven't been commenting (watching though). I've been out of the country for the past few weeks. My boss actually sent my to to Germany to the factory to learn how to fix the Sprinters in our fleet. I'm back now though. :)

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Germany!! How cool!!

[@bryanlail613]

@@MonkeyWrenchMike Wasn't all that. LOL. 12 hours a day either in class or in the shop. Not much time for sight seeing. Learned a TON though.

[@lonniedavis4462]

Nice work can’t wait to see the clean of the other car cause my Cadillac is just about as dirty haven’t really had the desire to work on it it’s too darn Hot here in Texas

[@gilron9585]

nice job and video. Wonder if this plastic piece was replaced in modern mercedes models and if you can get it in metal instead of plastic (for a longer term reliability :)

[@40kgnorg33]

LOVE THE NAME! Super funny

[@shofianmansor3321]

Watching and learn on 2024 december. Tengs man

[@Bootneck-RMC]

The camera will work a lot better this time he said, then I end up feeling sea sick with all the toing and froing with the camera. But it was a very informative video just the same. Well done Mike

[@AlBowly]

Don't flip that thing over or as I found out to my cost it can derail the cables.

[@Lo-Artesanal-es-lo-escencial]

Whats number fuses?? Thanks

[@Acell_Cecel]

Hai mike, i just wonder..i have a case, window rear left just stuck and can’t go up and down from the swicth either central and rear.stuck in down window, it means is it the same like your video your sharing?please help to let me know..thankyou mike, you are awesome☺️

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Could just need some grease on the slides. That’s an easy fix!

[@Acell_Cecel]

I was try, but still not working..some mecanic said its probably motor is broken, is true?do you have a video to fix the motor of. Left rear power window..thankyou

[@bwolper]

Much better camera work, thanks. I love the sound effects; you're so proud of them. Question: how do you know the window regulator is not installed upside down? Does it matter?

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

When I removed it from the junkyard car, the tabbed ends were down!

[@Sandra-sm5iq]

Always a good idea to get hardware from the junkyard extra parts

[@careyk35]

Congrats on your increase fanbase. Been a fan since you interviewed Randy, you have some good Content. Meaning to ask you which Tv station do you work for.

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

I’m at KOKH!

[@C.c.dethomasis]

You made it to 2 k subscribers congratulations

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Thanks Tim!!

[@garyashdown5376]

@Monkey Wrench Mike a bodge is an unconventional repair which will work for a short amount of time. Scarper is to make a very quick exit and run away. So it's a repair that's been done badly by someone and found after you have paid them and they have done a runner with your money. Hope this helps Mike

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Immensely! Thanks!!

[@SlimmyDoThangs]

THANKS MIKE VERY HELPFUL

[@SlimmyDoThangs]

Da Master of Mercedes🙏🚗🚘

[@BeKindAndSmileAtAStranger777]

The serial number of this Clips please!🤝

[@mikejohn0088]

I heard that this job can give you a heart attack so I'll pass.

[@joshuamathew9220]

Hey Mike, for a CLK 350 that has the regular OEM non-navigation radio, can I upgrade it to the OEM radio unit with the large screen? Thanks!

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

I believe so. Just make sure if you have the fiber optic system to get a navigation unit with fiber optic and not Most system. Good luck!

[@joshuamathew9220]

Monkey Wrench Mike Awesome!

[@abbasalkurdi7654]

My window makes a rrrrrr sound can you please help me know what it is

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Does the window go up and down? If not, Sounds like the gears on your window regulator are stripped.

[@abbasalkurdi7654]

Monkey Wrench Mike it don’t move up or down it jus makes that sound

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Stripped gears.

[@DJ-cj2rd]

What is the name or item number for the plastic regulator clip that you are replacing? I cannot find just that piece on ebay or on MB website without buying the whole regulator which I do not need? If you can provide the correct name to search or item number would appreciate it?

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

I got those from the junk yard. I searched pelican parts, autohausaz, and fcp euro but didn’t see anything. Let me investigate further and get back to you.

[@DJ-cj2rd]

@@MonkeyWrenchMike Thanks, any luck yet?

[@FIXBROZ]

Woohoo another upload

[@1978punisher]

Your that best dont stop

[@fatboyarizonareed8277]

Watching from randy at auto auction rebuilds

[@MonkeyWrenchMike]

Thanks for watching! Randy is a super nice guy helping me build my channel!

[@Anontesla]

Need a 3D printer and print the door handle and the window piece

[@Mustang00007]

Mate share your frustrations when things don't go right.

[@mikewiebers8814]

I’m wondering why an expensive German auto would have made such a Mickey Mouse 🐭 device.

[@aligator350]

Saved my holiday 😁👍

[@RobertMememe]

That is nice and pretty??? That is a face made for radio.. LMFAO

[@Laffy1345]

😂...he is on Television. ...KOKH 25, I think he sells used cars...😂😂😂😂

[@RobertMememe]

L W I know you missed the sarcasm

[@Laffy1345]

@@RobertMememe dammit....been out in the sun all day😂🍺🍺

[@RobertMememe]

@@Laffy1345 I love messing with Mike it is my pastime lolol

[@mikewiebers8814]

I wasn’t going to say that since you are so eloquent 🙀!

[@emilioleon7505]

Muy bueno loco!

[@Lifetime1776]

Wow c240 Benz bring to channel #AutoaitoonRebuilds

[@clydesprowl5870]

I really want to watch your videos, but there is no place for the "F" word, or asking God to damn something. It does not enhane you message, and if it offends potential viewers, then you will be limiting the number of viewers who will subscribe. We don't use that type of language in our home and don't allow others (including KZbinrs) to use it either. I woud like to be able to watch your videos with my grandchildren present, and will not, if I have to listen to bad language. I'm not a hater, and hopefully, you will see value in what I've said.

[@arbiedelacruz2796]

Does anyone have the part# or link where to buy this plastic piece?