How to Replace a Window Regulator Motor (DIY)

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Published 2021-07-08
Window wont roll up? Learn how to replace a window regulator motor in your car. Replacing the window motor is less expensive than replacing the entire window regulator assembly. Replacing the window motor can fix a window that is stuck down, or doesn't roll down at all. Also if your window is getting stuck or is slow to go up and down, or it is making a grinding or whining noise, this video will show you how to repair it.

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0:00 Intro of how to replace a window regulator
1:28 How to diagnose a bad window motor
6:58 Tools and products
7:32 How to remove the door panel
9:27 How to remove old window motor
12:27 How to install new window motor
15:52 How to install door panel
17:32 Testing window regulator and motor

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All Comments (21)
  • @chrisfix
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  • @Sophia-bm9ch
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    Doctor: We put in a few bolts to hold it in place.
    Chris: Did you use medium strength threadlocker?
    Doctor sweats profusely
  • @jamiejay_
    "Honey, he's talking to his cars again."
  • @gh0stm3tal85
    this man has to be the only person who's actually happy when his car breaks
  • Chris: " if your window rolls down slow and up weak its probably that"

    Me: hmmmmmm guess I need a new hand for my window crank.
  • @jagg5474
    He’s the only guy who makes money when his car breaks down
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  • @jonstark4394
    Chris fix be like : he guys today we are going to fix a car from a wreck with only a screw driver
  • @Forest4k_
    i bought a car and the old owner held up the window with a peace of wood (im assuming because it kept falling down think i will have to replace just the regulator or the entire system?
  • @0cheeseburga
    I've never seen a more complete collection of car repair guides that make me feel so encouraged to tackle jobs on my old truck... Thanks Chris, really.
  • Brother I need your advice and brilliant ideas PLEASE my bro.
    I'm Michael in England by the way brother and own a 2000 Honda Civic EJ9 Hatchback but right hand drive for the Japanese Market.
    So unknowingly I've only gone and ordered a Dorman 741-736 window regulator which is for a USDM Honda Civic's (Passenger side) so have just discovered that the regulators motor electrical plug is a 2 pin whereas on my UKDM Civic (Driver side) it's a 4 pin plug.

    So basically regulator and motor would fit as it's for the right side door, just theres 2 wires and a 2 pin plug instead of 4 wires and a 4 pin plug to connect to my UKDM wiring as my civic is right hand drive and regulators are reversal compared to left hand drives.
    Any ideas to work round this bro? Damn totally my fault I should've known plugs would be different being that RHD - UKDM and LHD- USDM,
    Totally my fault 🤦🏼🤣
    Your advice and ideas would be greatly appreciated please brother,

    Kind regards

    Michael in England
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  • @zeke7100
    ok so like are you actually spying on me or something. I was just talking with my teacher about how I needed to replace the driver side window motor. And this video pops up right around that time :\