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Power window regulator — How it works and how it fails

How a power window regulator works and its most common failures Starting in the early 2000’s car makers switched from a heavy duty scissors style window regulator to a much lighter and less costly cable driven style power window regulator. Where the older scissors style window regulator would normally last the life of the vehicle, the new cable driven window regulators failed within just a few years after rolling off the assembly line. They were simply under-engineered. Worse yet, the carmakers’ replacement window regulators were no better, so the new … Read More

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

Power window doesn’t work

When your power window doesn’t work, here’s what to check If you press the window switch and your power window doesn’t work, most DIYers automatically suspect a bad power window motor. That’s usually not the case. Power window motors rarely fail. The switches and the regulator are the most common causes when a power window doesn’t work. Check the lockout switch first Most vehicles have a lockout switch on the master switch to prevent passenger windows from opening if the driver locks them out. If your passenger windows don’t work, … 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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