How To Replace A Window Run Channel ( 97 Honda Accord)

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You would normally be doing this if you had an issue with wind noise or a problem with the window going up and down that did not involve the regular/motor assembly. This is pretty much the same procedure for doing a window motor/regulator assembly, there are just a couple of extra steps you take to remove the motor after removing the window.

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[Tarheeels4life]

Thank you very much for this incredibly informative video. I was actually looking for videos related to an overheating issue with my 97 accord that may or may not be completely solved (radiator fan motor was bad but there may be another issue) and found this in the process. I now know, thanks to this video, that my window problem is exactly what you covered here and now I feel comfortable enough to tackle it myself. Thanks man.

[EricTheCarGuy]

@Tarheeels4life Sweet. BTW I did a video on Solving Overheat Problems if that helps. Thanks for the comment.

[avsdavidt1]

Hi Eric,

You mentioned that the actuator on Honda often need replacing. What normally goes bad with it? Are the actuator and the motor one part? Is there a fuse or a relay that's a part of the motor circuit?  Thanks.

[EricTheCarGuy]

@avsdavidt1 The regulator and motor are all one piece and there really isn't much else to go wrong as far as the moving parts go, switches sometimes but mostly regulators from what I've seen. Many manufacturers use this cable type of design these days and they often break as a result.

[avsdavidt1]

My windows are very sluggish, like something is clogged or in the way.  Do you think spreading some silicon paste around the window run will help? Thanks for this and other informative videos.

[EricTheCarGuy]

@avsdavidt1 I think you should inspect the window run to make sure it's not bound up or the window is not inserted in it properly, if the above are good then lube with silicone PASTE and recheck.

[quadkid4]

i dont know if you have ever dealt with jeeps or not but i have an 04 liberty. and the window goes up and down by the use of a corkscrew type thing inside a plastic tube. the tube is broken so now the window wont go down on its own. it goes up with no problem but wont go down. is there an easy way to replace it?

[weail]

silicon paste,,DO NOT USE GREACE !!!!

GOT IT!

heeding to get me a silicon paste,,, thanx Eric!

[almeece]

That was a great video. Have a 96 EX sedan and the window has been driving me nuts. Replaced the regulator and switch. Still sucks. Can't wait to try this. How much was the new channel from Honda?

[torempilor]

Fixed my 98 Civic using your method! Driver's side window had come out of the window run, and the passenger side was very slow to open/close. I thought it was the regulator/motor. Not cheap to fix at the dealership (did that once a few years ago). Bought some of the silicone paste you mention, took the windows out, cleaned the window runs(luckily did not have to remove them) and applied the silicone paste. I wish I would have taken a video of the difference. It's like they are brand new!