Windor Regulator Broken - Driver Side
09-20-2011, 02:06 PM
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Windor Regulator Broken - Driver Side
So my driver side window regulator / motor is broken - it no longer rolls up. From peeking inside after removing the door panel, it looks like the cable snapped off and is now a big tangled mess inside the motor.
I wanted to see what you all think about getting it replaced with a used part. I've seen several on ebay for significantly less than a new one, but would the savings on the part be worth it? Would a used one be more likely to break again? Should I just go with a new one?
Oh, and is there a difference between AP1 and AP2 window regulators?
I found this great write-up on how to replace it, but if anyone else has any thoughts or experience doing this yourself (complexity, other one-offs to watch out for, etc.), please chime in. I haven't done much DIY stuff, but this seems like a fun fix it project. Thanks!
https://www.s2ki.com/home/2010/08/19...egulatormotor/
I wanted to see what you all think about getting it replaced with a used part. I've seen several on ebay for significantly less than a new one, but would the savings on the part be worth it? Would a used one be more likely to break again? Should I just go with a new one?
Oh, and is there a difference between AP1 and AP2 window regulators?
I found this great write-up on how to replace it, but if anyone else has any thoughts or experience doing this yourself (complexity, other one-offs to watch out for, etc.), please chime in. I haven't done much DIY stuff, but this seems like a fun fix it project. Thanks!
https://www.s2ki.com/home/2010/08/19...egulatormotor/
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