What not to do when replacing a power window motor

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.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• auto
• engine
• motor
• repair

[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.

[1aauto]

@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,

[ohhmyygodd]

I have a 98 civic with a similar wire Pulley system and the window won't go all the way up I took the door panel off an every thing and one of the wires were frayed some what, would I have to replace the regulator an motor for the window or jus the regulator

[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.

[nsotelo77]

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?

[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.

[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!

[MrMrEinstein]

Does all of this and still have's all his hair, Your the man!

[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

[HydrOLoW]

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

[lilvpr]

I finally found a video that shows how to put back the cable on the spindle/reel, I thought i was never going to find one, Thank you very much.

[hollyviewvideo]

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