Door & Regulator Assembly
If your vehicle’s side window is stuck partway, will not go up or down, or is making an unfamiliar noise, it is likely that you need a new door regulator.
What Is A Door Window Regulator?
The window regulator is the mechanical assembly that moves a window up and down when power is supplied to an electric motor or, with manual windows, the window crank is turned. The power window regulator feeds the window glass up through two channels on either side of the door, and the drive mechanism is designed to operate in a precise range of motion.
Window regulators are mounted inside the door panel, out of sight and out of mind until they don’t work. Among things that can go wrong are that a gear that drives the assembly could break, a cable or pulley can come loose or break, or the regulator carriage may no longer contact the window to guide it up and down causing the motor to freeze and fail.
Regulators are often riveted to the door, so they’re not easily removed or replaced. A few symptoms of a failing Door Window Regulator: The motor will make a strange noise, the window will fail to open or close fully, or at all or the window may fall into the door. If you are experiencing any of these issues contact the experts today at Elite Auto Glass for a free estimate to get it fixed!
The window regulator itself is a very reliable component and failure is usually related to the switch, the drive unit, or the motor. If you have questions or concerns about your power door window regulator, contact Elite Auto Glass today and we can answer any question you may have.
You May Need To Replace Your Window Door Regulator
A door window regulator rolls a vehicles window up and down. In vehicles with power windows, the mechanism is powered by a window motor. You may need to replace your window regulator if your windows exhibit jerking motions, make a grinding noise, or if the speed is slower when moving up or down. At Elite Auto Glass in Janesville & Madison, we offer door window regulator and motor services for most vehicle makes and models.
If your vehicle’s side window is stuck halfway, will not go up or down, or is making a strange and unfamiliar noise when the down key is pressed, it is likely that you have a bad or burned out regulator and it needs to be replaced. The window regulator is located on the inner body of the door, and it is necessary to remove the door panel in order to gain access to the regulator. The regulator and motor assembly must then be moved through the access port. Proper installation is key. The process of removing the door glass in order to replace the regulator can be complex and time-consuming in comparison to other services.
Keep in mind:
A window regulator assembly is composed of two components: a motor and a regulator. These components when replaced typically require you to deal with the removal of your door panel, clips, and in certain cases, even the removal of rivets and the specific removal of multiple related components.
A window regulator assembly is usually a complicated piece of equipment that can require specialized tools and a lot of patience — work best left to Elite Auto Glass!
How it’s done:
- The inside door panel is removed
- The electrical connection is disconnected and motor removed
- The window regulator is replaced
- The window motor is reinstalled
- The inside door panel is reinstalled and the window is tested
Our recommendation:
If your window is gradually beginning to slow down it’s often better to take care of it while the window can be shut. Once a window regulator stops working completely, it rarely starts working again unless you have other issues that can be identified by a mechanical inspection. You should have it inspected by a professional at Elite Auto Glass who can test the multiple components that provide the power needed to make the window and regulator assembly work properly.
If your window is going down ever more slowly, stopping, or needs several presses of the power window button to close, chances are your motor is wearing out. The window regulator assembly can also get off track or completely detach from the window. If you find that the window doesn’t close evenly or hear banging noises inside your door, that assembly may need a closer look.
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