What NOT to Do When Replacing a Window Regulator!

When replacing a power window motor on a newer cable style regulator you should NOT let the cable wheel get out of the transmission housing. We are all human though so this video shows you what to do if you make this mistake. This video is universal and applies to any make, model or year with a cable style window regulator and power window motor.
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[@Orlando2001]

Watching this after just spending six hours replacing a broken cable on my 2008 VW Fox with a repair cable kit. Tricky, fiddly job doing these. The video is very helpful for guys like me. I could not justify paying a garage hundreds of pounds doing the repair who would want to replace the whole complete unit.

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1a auto really fills the gap for videos that aren't made by other professional youtuber. Thank you!

[@csmarkham]

1AAuto! Thank you, thank you. 11 years later this saved me time and money today. I missed the part in the other video where you said, “don’t let the cable come out of the spool”. I didn’t recognize the cam on the upper right. Lifesaver x100 Or I would have had to buy a whole new regulator.

[@1AAuto]

Removing the door panel is going to be your best bet at this point. It could be any one of those issues that you mentioned and without actually seeing what is moving or not moving for that matter, will help you out to diagnose the issue.

[@Glock19Girl]

Thank you so much for taking the time that you do to help as many people as you do by posting these videos! I've been telling everyone about you guys!... I am a female and my daughter & I were able to save a lot of money by watching your videos and doing work on my Tahoe ourselves. This video saved my butt after I accidentally let go of the wheel while removing the window motor. We were so proud of ourselves after we then watched this video and managed to fix "my" mistake! Thanks again 1aauto!!

[@Ugomakediciples]

This is exactly what I was looking for! I was replacing regulator only not entire assembly so I needed to see hoe to rewind cable on wheel. Very very helpful!. You guys are awesome!

[@Bryanj2222]

just finished changing out the regulator. Thank you so much for the video.

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[@ToneDeafecation]

The title alone perked me up no end...the rest..absolutely marvelous.My only complaint..should have used an EVEN BIGGER screwdriver to pry the thing apart lol!

[@michaelbagwell3485]

passenger door window shattered

[@panjok2]

I was gonna ask if he needed a bigger screw driver. lol I think he is using a MAC screw driver and I actually have the whole set with two or three that are bigger. But, we have all done the very same thing. lol

[@JustAlanIsCool]

Attempting this on an unwound power regulator cable on an 04 f150. I watched the video on removing the door panel and it couldn't have gone smoother thanks to you guys 😁 The cable itself looks good if a bit dry and the motor sounds good so fingers crossed I can get it working again. Something apparently got knocked loose or off track when I was checking fuses in the cab. I finished up and closed the door like it was my own truck. Few hours later the window was halfway down. Didn't even have a battery hooked up to it for a week while we were doing maintenance under the truck.

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[@RJ-lk5pj]

I’d rather do thirty brake jobs the one regulator repair.

[@beardedtoolreviews7185]

Amen

[@IAMHIM414]

😂

[@williamcrow5590]

For something simple, it never ends. Always seems like there's one more "gotcha".

[@butternutt403]

This is very nice information to know. thanks for taking the time to do step by step. Straight to the point and helpful👍

[@azeem150]

Great help guys! Greetings from Trinidad and Tobago!

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I want to thank you guys over @ 1A Auto for the videos you post. This video here is dead on. Thanks

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[@maa4kata]

Well done, good explanation, a bit tricky but managed to do the job. Thank you

[@LiveRockVideo]

Good video, took the mystery out of it, well done!

[@hollyviewvideo]

Just wanted to say thanks for this great video. Very helpful.

[@cidibi8108]

Great video. Many thanks for the complete tutorial. I wish you all the best. cidibi Italy

[@richardswisher6578]

Great video that explains how power windows work inside the door. On my 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, I hear a relay click sound inside the door but there is no glass movement when I operate the window switch for either up or down. Does this mean I have a bad motor, regulator, or something is jammed? Thanks.

[@stevecarnes1945]

now I see why they sell motor and regulator as a set.

[@williamculpiv2161]

Thanks Brother for putting these videos for us.

[@WielandAutoGroup]

Thank you for this video! I was beating my head against the wall trying to figure this out!

[@drivethruheroesofficial3748]

Very helpful..thanks!! Yea should of watched this before I made a mess of my old regulator ...Yes-But next time I try this technique to save it..😊

[@ryanmarshall8925]

My goodness.... Thank you so so so much, i knew i was close but missing something. You are incredible❤

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[@vinngrizzle]

cool i plan on tearing my out this week think the clips just broke but im sure ill have to buy a new one thanx for the video where the best place to buy these

[@marcboardman1187]

Great instruction. Thank you!

[@loveofchrist5808]

Thank you so very much this did help me more than you can ever imagine thank you once again and God bless you ✝️✝️✝️

[@kinkankero]

hello do you know how can I get just the plastic wheel? I have a gmc envoy 2003 and I need to repair the rear door driver side. thanks awesome tutorial

[@1AAuto]

@ohhmyygodd For a 98 I would replace both. And I am not just saying that to get a bigger sale. At that age either one of the parts can have wear that causes problems. You could replace the motor but if the joints on the regulator are worn 2 months down the line either the reg fails or puts a lot of stress on the motor and overheats it. And vice-versa.

[@jedgr]

Dude ! I watched your video AFTER I screwed it up ! Nevertheless you did an amazing job !!!!!

[@danielaros1831]

Para el toyota camry del año 94 el motor que le permite el movimiento a los cristales de las puertas traseras, son compatibles el mismo motor para cualquiera de los lados, bien sea lado derecho o lado izquierdo? O son diferentes para cada lado?. Gracias por su amable información.

[@JoseMedina-zw4iq]

Hi i have a 2005 saab 9-3 my rear driver side window cable is off the wheel is there a way to wind it while its still attached? or will i have to remove it and so what you did in this video...or just replace it? thanks

[@eqisoftcom]

Perfect tutorial! Thank you.

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@HydrOLoW If you have struggled for "way too long" then I suggest just getting a new one. I have not had a tiburon regulator apart so I can't give you any tips, sorry,

[@1AAuto]

@nsotelo77 Without seeing it I couldn't say for sure, but if you're having problems with that window then pretty likely that could be causing or aggravating it.

[@219870]

Thanks so much needed this

[@sinnerwithnoname8971]

Think I'ma try this. Thank you

[@huthut04]

That was very helpful good looking out

[@chhindz]

Will try this out tomorrow On A4 Audi bought the cheap kit that you have to wind the new cables in. Fiddled for two hours without success, will get an earlier start, next day. hope this new info helps.

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to as long as it fits correctly.

[@CraigMansfield]

Yea, I found out the joy of exploding cables a few days ago - might have been a good idea to watch a video first. I got it wound back in, but there was a clip inside the door that was obviously supposed to go into the mechanism, but I couldn't get to it. SO I shut the window - with an awful grinding noise - then just left it until I can do something else with it. :D Painful learning lessons :)

[@1AAuto]

@csidaznigga 'is it possible to make it TOO tight?' Not really, to make it too tight you'd have to wrap it around an extra time which would make it just about impossible to string on to the rest of the regulator.

[@sergiopabon1387]

4 hours later. cuts on my hand. sore fingers. The best thing was 2 vice grips around the compressed springs when they are inside the housing. then turning the center wheel with needle nose pliers and pulling the last couple of centimeters with the fingers. My assembly is not as big. The one cable goes aroud 2 plastic round edges. This video help me a lot still. to learn initially how it goes. Thanks for the video.

[@gooddudeandy]

Hi this happened to me on an 06 chevy equinox ls not sure what to do to get tension the setup is a bit different any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@AndreiDRoman]

do you have a video on the wj jeep front door regulator?

[@jonstanton4305]

Great video! I have a 2004 Mazda RX-8. I was replacing the door lock actuator and removed the window regulator spool for access and the cables unwound. My regulator assembly only has two pulleys instead of the four pulley system in your video and neither of the pulleys appears to have a tensioner so I haven't been able to get enough slack to install the spindle in the housing with the cable wound. I'd appreciate any suggestions thx!

[@MaikEletrica]

Great vídeo! Thank You

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[@windowreplacementagencywis5122]

Pretty cool clip.

[@JM-TQ]

Usefull, clever and clear.

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Thanks for watching

[@anger_resolution]

I got my regulator out and it looks like one of the cables sheaths is all rusted. That'd be a problem wouldn't it? I mean it would keep the cable from passing through and allowing the system to raise the window up and down correct?

[@killerdj9362]

what if i dont have that part that helps tighten the wire? my 2004 vw passat regulator doesnt have the oblong tooth.

[@williamculpiv2161]

Father of 5 money saver

[@rigostar14]

i didn't know this video exist i figured this out by myself but it took 3 hours haha i did the same thing good to know somebody else wont make the same mistake i did.

[@josephgene]

Can you use any larger screw driver?

[@southofheaven123]

Excellent, thank you!

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[@christianlopez7307]

Thanks you so much

[@HydrOLoW]

@1aauto Thanks, that's probably the best idea :).

[@johnswimcat]

Very helpful, thank you

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[@theman1994]

Nice vid

[@schmichael811]

Thanks!

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

I just replaced both of my front window regulators. Easily the most difficult part of the job was getting the door panels back on the doors. It took me 2 days to get one back on. Then I found the door speaker was not working, so I had to take it off again. After installing a new speaker connector and re-installing the door panel, I found the window would only go up and down very slowly. So off the door panel came again. Took me a week altogether to do both doors. The windows still don't go up and down as fast as I would like.

[@monicamunoz4321]

Would this,concept work if I noticed the cables are not tight (still inside door).. Take it out and respool?

[@chawnce682]

Thank you so much!

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@christophoris7259]

I'm only replacing the window motor on my 4th gen 2001 Camaro. will this be an issue? I seen many videos but this was never mentioned. please answer, my window won't roll up or down anymore and I want this fixed asap without having to worry about anything else.

[@christophoris7259]

I actually did it. no problems except breaking a few drill bits. first time using power tools

[@vtraudt]

Great video! Would be helpful to also show how the cable ends ("cable nuts') insert into the the 'drive pulley'. They may come out in the process.

[@1greenMitsi]

my regulator cable broke at the motor so thanks for the tip

[@kylecurran6747]

Things to do when your Mini’s regulator cable wheel pops out 1) Cry I swear, the tension in the system is ungodly, there is no slack and it’s not engineered to be put back together.

[@HydrOLoW]

I've had to replace my regulator a couple of times already on my 03' Tiburon. Now this time the window would go down but not up, power appeared to be constant so I assumed it must be the pulley system. I opened up the regulator housing the spindle and bang everything came out just like in your video. Do you know if there is a trick to get that one back together. I struggled for way too long and am almost at the point of just buying a new one. Thanks in advance.

[@scuba6797]

I've seen a few videos of people drilling bolts ect.. spending way to much time on these trying to fix one or the other. I just bought the entire assembly at autozone for $75.00. So worth it!

[@phxprime]

Before I started the process,I marked my long cable with a sharpie so I would always know which cable was the long one. What can I do if I accidentally pulled the long cable longer or the short cable longer?

[@josephfiumara9065]

Great video , I have a buick Regal and similer situation happened and the cable came out , so watching this video is going to help me out, wish me luck! Thanks for posting this informative video.

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Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@ronniekaman]

Wished I would've watched this video hours ago!!

[@lindaquackenbush9665]

Thanks for the info. could you just come show me how on my car. You can do it while I watch and I will hand you the tools. LOL!!!!!

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[@ImmortalOutlaw23]

What you👍🏼 said

[@esoagu1911]

😂😂😂

[@theone132]

How would you get the slack out of a Mitsubishi eclipse regulator cable? Help!

[@coffeecup8046]

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[@matthewevansteush6461]

Exactly what is needed I thought impossible.

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[@Cj-st7st]

Time to attempt mine again, after a year's worth of swearing

[@256carlosv]

Learned my lesson the hard way not being careful the wheel came off it took me about 2 hours to figure out how to put it back together and make it work lol

[@RRCaddick]

I wish I'd seen this a few hours ago!

[@1AAuto]

We sell brand new window regulators on our website 1aauto.com for all kinds of vehicles. They're made very well, and we also offer FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Hope this helps you out.

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Nice 👍

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[@1AAuto]

It looks like you can change just the motor if it's bad. We carry new window motors for your 2000 Chrysler Town & Country on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 We currently do not have an auto repair video the shows you how to make this repair.

[@jamesmclaughlin8360]

if the wires are bent and switched is it no use

[@augustinealonzo7211]

im having problems putting my window 2009 nissan rogue regulator on. left is going down right is going up

[@badge1957]

Cool video, I like it. Had a good laugh at the beginning of this video....that screw driver !!!! Thank you ..bobby

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[@attendant2702]

can you convert power windows to manual windows?

[@kccodex8931]

Sure just bust the glass, and velcro some plastic in there...🤣

[@1AAuto]

No problem at all. We sell new replacement window regulators on our website 1aauto.com With FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states.

[@TedMakesAwfulMovies]

The back window on my 99 Jetta Wolfsberg went down and wouldn't come back up. I managed to grab a hold of it and push/pull it back to the closed position, it'll stay shut, but now whenever I go over a bump it opens about an inch. What's wrong with it and how do I fix it? pls respond

[@1AAuto]

You may want to remove the door panel and see if the cable on the window regulator has broke. We carry new ones on our website with FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states. Here's a link to our website, if you would like to see what we carry. www.1aauto.com/?VideoReply&KZbin&ATony

[@TedMakesAwfulMovies]

1A Auto Parts How do i take off the door panel? Any special tools needed? Is it difficult?

[@1AAuto]

Captain Tenacious You can use a putty knife or a door panel removal tool to get the door panel pins out. We carry a universal door panel removal tool on our website. It's listed under Fiat, but it'll work on pretty much any vehicle. www.1aauto.com/1A/Interior/Fiat/124/1ABMX00050/490642?VideoReply&Forum&ATony

[@chancethagapper]

I wish there was a better camera angle

[@jimpruett4005]

I have 2002 silverado, I have had to replace both regulator 3 time, what causes the cable to break, I bought this truck brand new

[@1AAuto]

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Thanks for watching.

[@kevins1114]

This is a job I'm soon to tackle on my 1989 Ford F-150, but on both doors.

[@1AAuto]

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[@chevysilverado9233]

What if the wires are so bent it’s hard to push it in when you pop the wheel back in?.. need help

[@csidaznigga]

is it possible to make it TOO tight?

[@GeneralHafeezah]

Wish they were located somewhere in atlanta. My window has been broken for 6 months. Window will go down but not come back up. Now I'm freezing and getting rained on all the time

[@1AAuto]

We carry replacement window regulators on our website for all kinds of vehicles. Some of them have a repair video on our website that shows you how to replace them. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@eddieshittie4368]

what i did on my 01 tahoe was take out the whole glob of a cable mess, swore a lot. Threw it in the trash. Made a wooden wedge to shove in the window sill then i sold the truck.

[@arthipc1613]

oh yeah spring should be too fit for motor run smooth. Thank a lot guy.

[@redinstrumental7535]

👍

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