front electric Window regulator driver side

[ianlovatt]

Think my regulator has gone as had the crisp packet/eating a light bulb sounds emminating from the door.

Originally I thought something (maybe twig) had somehow fallen in and was upsetting things so Took the interior trim off today hoping to see if I could work out what was going on. Switch activated the window fine and other door related electrics appear to be working so don't think I've got Apillar cable wear issues (yet).

I fettled around a bit and used the switch to move the window And it went crazy spasming around and moving downwards overall despite me trying to coerce it upwards with my hand. Eventually it stuck 2/3rds up and the motor didn't even attempt to move it and trying to force it manually now seemed impossible. I thought I should probably go get on the forum at this point.

hoping my curiosity has't caused any further damage and it's just the cable has eventually snagged on something as it's clear from info on here that scary noises from doors mean regulator issues.

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The famous regulator "how to"
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Right I'll be trying to follow that guide far enough tomorrow to confirm what's actually wrong and get my window closed!


Cheers
ian

[rhencullen1989]

Did my passenger side a couple of years ago, would recommend using genuine part at £90 ish unless you love doing the job so much you want to do it all again in 6 months. Follow one of he guides and you should be ok, took me a couple of hours including coffee break, could probably do it in half that time now!

[fourringsrus]

Did my passenger side a couple of years ago, would recommend using genuine part at £90 ish unless you love doing the job so much you want to do it all again in 6 months. Follow one of he guides and you should be ok, took me a couple of hours including coffee break, could probably do it in half that time now!

Ditto, ditto, ditto

[ianlovatt]

Did my passenger side a couple of years ago, would recommend using genuine part at £90 ish unless you love doing the job so much you want to do it all again in 6 months. Follow one of he guides and you should be ok, took me a couple of hours including coffee break, could probably do it in half that time now!

Thanks I've gone with genuine it's coming into dealer on wed (£110) so hopefully sort it later in the week fingers crossed for some dry weather in Yorkshire... oh there goes a pig.

Also attached a picture of the cross cables that got snarled round the motor EDIT can't seem to attach picture from iPad, prob not that useful anyway

Cheers
Ian




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[ianlovatt]

All done last Saturday, weather was helpful and didn't rain on me. Don't think I set any records time wise. Gave all the window runners a good dowsing of silicone spray so hopefully that'll keep everything running smooth for a bit.

cheers
ian