CO671

iTrader: (1)

Okay, ive been having a rough time roll my window up lately on my 99 Sedan (drivers side) and today it gave out. I wont be able to find one locally for sure and I already purchased this a year ago secondhand. I opened it up to do repairs but not quite sure how it all works out, any help regarding the internals or at least some photos of an opened regulator?

Former User

Front or rear?

Be sure to lubricate the rubber side channels with silicone lubricant to prolong the lifespan.

I don't think repair of the sedan-style cable-driven regulator would be easy.

CO671

iTrader: (1)

Front driver
Im aware of lubricating, but i took the assemembly apart and it was all off track and the cables popped out.


It looks doable, just hoping somebody may post a picture or guide me as to how theirs looks.

Former User

Can you tell what is wrong with it?

Sticky rubber channels and bad glass alignment are the common causes of premature regulator death.

CO671

iTrader: (1)

I suppose I forced cranked it to pull up and ended up getting the cable loose from the window track which then loosened the cable in the crank assembly.

Im hoping that if i can get some better visual of a manual driver sedan regulator And/or internals I can fix mine and then make a tutorial or diy fix thread on it.

Former User

Disassemble the passenger side regulator cable assembly for comparison to see how a working one looks.

Any obvious cable fraying or broken parts?

CO671

iTrader: (1)

I could be screwed if i did that. The fins for the inner gear are a bit frayed but i suppose something could be done there, i wish i kept my old regulator which my parents had me dump, damnit. I may have repaired it, just put it back together, going to test it

Former User

Aye, there's the rub. Many members, hopefully not all, reading your request may feel the same about disassembling their sedan window regulator.

Good luck. Post some pics if you succeed.

CO671

iTrader: (1)

Ah, true true.
Well, I put it together, and cranked it a few times. Seemed good, until I installed it into the car and it broke again.
Apparently, there's a certain positioning for the gear and spindle and the cables which require a certain amount of torque....
Just my luck, somebody posted a Civic part out an hour ago, and I asked him to part out the regulator for $25.