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Test a window motor and replace a regulator

How to test a window motor and replace a regulator Replacing a broken window regulator can be a do-it-yourself project if you have a basic set of tools and the patience to mark fastener locations. If your window isn’t rolling up/down or moves just one direction, chances are the problem is the switch, not the regulator. This article shows you how to test a window motor and replace a regulator it if it’s broken. This article shows how to replace a window regulator on a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. But other … Read More

Replace a window regulator — Step by step guide

Learn how to replace a window regulator with this DIY guide Window regulators fail quite often in vehicles and a replacement can cost up to $800 on some vehicles. If you’re handy and have a half-day free, you can replace a window regulator yourself using this guide. Why a window regulator fails To reduce weight, carmakers switched away from heavy scissor-style regulators to lighter and cheaper cable-operated window regulators. They work fine as long as the window channels are clean and lubricated and you never force the window down in … Read More


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