How to Replace a Window Regulator Motor (DIY)
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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For everyone wondering, the Lemon BMW videos are coming up shortly but we had a mishap at the race which messed up all my planned videos haha. But stay tuned because once the car is back, I have some epic videos to share with you guys!
Hi
dangggg
Waiting
Hi Dad
When will be a supercharger video?
The best repair videos on anywhere!
Thanks bud!
I think you two should do a Collab. I think that would be awesome.
Which window motor is the best.. 😁
you got something on your nose PF
Project Farm and ChrisFix!?! A dream come true!!
this man has to be the only person who's actually happy when his car breaks
He isn't the only one lol
8m subscribers also happy
@@jacobdaniel6135 My POS lexus tranny bolts wont torque, so now im onto “ form a threads “ sigh
Dont agree but he has the skills to fix it
If you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life.
Chris: Breaks leg. Doctor: We put in a few bolts to hold it in place. Chris: Did you use medium strength threadlocker? *Doctor sweats profusely*
Haha, good one! :D
Lmao 🤣
Hey I am a fan of you why did you stop making videos
Give it a good shake
:p HA
I love the fact that Chris just stood in pouring rain for the outro.
Normal people when car part breaks: *Bruh* ChrisFix: *grabs soapy wooder and camera* oh boy
Haha pretty much!
It’s water not “Wooder”.
@@kelliewatts830 the running gag is he calls it “wooder”
@@chrisfix keep up the good videos. Btw I'm still subscribed.
Out with the old, in with the new
He's so busy with his projects but he's still taking out time to read and reply to comments. What a gem!
I do my best!
@@chrisfix We know! :)
You do realize every time someone comments it sends him a notification if I am not wrong
@@jayasmrmore3687 He probably has disabled notifications, I definitely would if I'd get 2000+ comments on a video that's not even a day old.
@@aleksisievala6050 oh you can do that?
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.
Same here
@@josearz5961same here he has saved me thousands of dollars!!!!
"Honey, he's talking to his cars again."
Chris trying his hardest to hide the Viper lol
Where's the viper
Do you mean his dodge viper he teased some months ago?
@@KSV2366 yeah the toy
@@tikyikha4762 oh yeah he is probably hiding it under the red cover
@@KSV2366 i thought it was his red corvette but it could be a viper
It's so fun how I can watch a guy walk through replacing a window motor in a car door for 20 minutes and I only wish it was longer; it's the most perfectly entertaining thing for me. Not only that though, your unique positive energy and your genuine enthusiasm is so contagious it brings me such joy for every single second. You've helped me so much with the work I've performed on my own cars (my first car was a real mess when I got it) and given me a great deal of confidence to do pretty much anything mechanical. I will literally never ever get tired of you, please never stop making videos Chris!
He’s the only guy who makes money when his car breaks down
@cnmmd qiuoo amen
Hahahaa..
@cnmmd qiuoo Sooo true
Yep
And I thank him for it. For someone whose family quit on me (not that they were there for very much) he has gotten me through several things. I learned some things by reading my Chilton's manuel for my 88' GMC Sierra, and my Impala.
Chris keeps his relationships from falling apart with medium strength thread locker.
Yea but I really need to use the red permanent threadlocker when I find the right one…
It isn’t that difficult buddy Look at yourself
@@chrisfix soapy wooder is all you need
Whatever works!!!
@@honchoryanc wet and slippery 😏
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.
I feel you 🤣🤣
I am jealous, but I do like auto power windows. You click the switch then you have your hands free while it rolls down. But for the most part, simpler is better. Less electronics is better.
Use the dey lube
@@MF-rw3rb for the most parts, right. Crank windows are a clear exception though! XD
@@LRM12o8 I dunno. I don't really find power windows to be any more convenient than winders. They would be if you like to have all of your windows down, I suppose, but if you're driving an estate (or station wagon as yankees would call them) having all your windows down creates a horrible pressure thing due to the cavern in the back in every car I have driven, so I don't like it.
"Since it's so small and hard to get in the there" Story of my life Chris, story of my life 😔😔
Lmaooo
Same 🥺
Gen Z moment
You could try some spacers and penetrating fluid
The dedication of this guy though. Staying in the rain to complete the video. thunder and everything. I just love this guy man! Thank you for the knowledge!
Mine literally went out this morning, amazing timing😂
I did not need to watch this video, but viewed the entire thing anyhow. Good luck on your repair!
Read your mind and just knew it had to be released today :p
@@chrisfix Chris’ soapy wooder bottle tells him when a viewer’s car is broken!
Nothing better than seeing a notification from Chris!
There are some better things
Yeah 5ohimg betteer
I have been watching you for a good amount of time. And I love working on cars. And you just make it so simple to do a project. I'm still learning how to do repairs from you. Even if it isn't my issue on my project. Absolutely great content you put out, keep it up my dude!!!
Refreshing to watch someone teach DIAGNOSTIC skills before going full-blown window motor swap. Thanks for the effort!
This will come in hand real soon! Thanks man!
Any time! Let me know how this works out if you go to do it!
Especially if you have a Hummer or a Jeep/Fiat/Dodge.
@@chrisfix Will do! Still watching! =)
@Rayyan the Black shadow Hey Rayyan! Thanks man!
Ye
How do u know ur day is going good? ans: When Chris uploads a video.
Agreed!
Yeah
it's like the most exciting thing in the world
Ya same
I have been waiting a month and a half
Electrician here. Really good part on the electrics side, however you could have also mentioned that if you really *need* to replace a fuse and don't have the fitting one, you could also always use a smaller size one and hope that it doesn't blow. The fuses are there to protect the components and the cable tree, and nothing else. So, if it pops at a smaller current, it really doesn't damage your car. Also it would've been cool of you to show replacement of the moisture barrier using parts that you can get at a regular hardware store. Other than that, I love your videos. Keep it up.
lets also appreciate all the times chris fix had technical difficulties. then still made the video cheerful for us. just so we can enjoy working on our cars. saving us hundreds of dollars and claiming bragging rights.
Tip: When you gonna cut a bolt to size, take one or two nuts and put them all the way up on your bolt before sawing the remainder off. Then when you're done cutting, you remove these temporary nuts again and that will straighten out any part of the thread that got damaged while sawing, so your final nut will go on smooth.
Thanks for the tip!
This
This man cuts bolts!
Or just go hardware store and buy right length
Great tip
The “Hey guys Chris fix here” will never get old
Watching this video after I replaced my window regulator. Boy do I feel like a champion. And I didn’t have to spend a penny. Thank you for your years of awesomeness Chris.
Typically, a great production with clear instructions. Thanks Chris - excellent!
I love how Chris *always* shows us the whole process and doesn't skip over a bunch of things like alot of other youtubers
I just love this man's whole vibe and energy, even when it's already raining
Awe! I had to replace one of these last year! This video would have been great! Your videos have helped me complete my first project car over the last year! Now I have a 99 Jetta I got for under a grand and everything works my first step was fixing the power window! Your AC compressor video has been particularly helpful, replaced 2 on 2 different vehicles and I always reference your videos! Please dont stop making these videos, at first you helped me fix my car, but now Im taking projects, thank you for the start!
I’ve decided to only watch his videos whole day and night. This man works so hard for us.
Neighbor: “mama, he’s talking to his car again!”
damn
Aaah, This again
@Rita 25 y.o - ! what is your profile pic?!
@@Breadd__ Looks to be the rear end of some toy car.
😐
We are good to go! Thanks buddy
Atha malayali 😂😂
Yaay
Hey chris this is one of our favourite autimobile vlogger in india
Thalaivare neengala...🤩
Malayali here🙋🏼♂️🙋🏼♂️
I have never subscribed to any KZhead channel commented or liked any videos in my whole experience but you are worth a subscription for all that you do
I worked for my dad in an auto glass company and we had to do this when we replaced door windows I just love watching your videos even if I know what to do. Who knows I might learn something.
No joke my window literally just started not going up today, perfect timing
My ChrisFix senses were tingling!
@@chrisfix I'm hopefully going to buy a car with the window not going down, gonna get the motor for free too so it's perfect timing for sure!
@@chrisfix chris fix
Chris looks after his cars so well, d'you think he breaks stuff on purpose so he can show us how to fix it? jk. My regulator just died so this couldn't have come at a better time! Legend, thank you!
I wish. Unfortunately all my cars are “old” so the stuff I haven’t fixed yet just ends up breaking.
@@chrisfix the best cars are old! Can't beat 'em. If the car is older than me, it's a car for me Cheers again from the UK 🇬🇧
@@chrisfix “Old” is just a descriptor people use for cars whose age doesn’t suit their preconceived notions of nice
Chris you saved my car and life my dad used my truck and the window stopped working so I just watched your video right before a big rain storm thank you
Glad the video was helpful!
Bought my first car and feel more than prepared because of you man. Thanks a lot!
We see that viper back there, don’t try to hide it 😂
VIPER!?
@@DiaperSNiFFER VIPER!? (come on everyone, lets make a chain of the reasent reply of this comment(starting with me))
@@chriswagsplayz6969 that’s a sport!!! 😂
@@DiaperSNiFFER where’s the viper can u post a time link?
@@catdoesvlogs9481 16:19 you cannot see it because it’s under the car cover hidden
Notification squad ❤
Awesome!
Present!
hell yeah
you literally posted this 4 days after my my 3 windows stopped working. bless🙏🏼
Thanks @ChrisFix for that trick to check the wire loom that goes to the door, my driver side speaker randomly goes off and on again and that's what was causing it! Keep up your great videos, I love all the details you add and how you always explain things clearly 👍
Yessir finally back wit da video
About time!
@@chrisfix w
@@chrisfix tru
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@@MasterGaming-el7jx tru
Chris: "We saved $450!" Some of us: "Plus labor." Chris: "What is the lay-boor you speak of?"
Lol
True! Didn’t think about it because I’ve never been to a mechanic
@@chrisfix you should open your own shop up, i would not be afraid of taking my car to your shop
@@wooterbottle1940 but the we will have chris fix like once a year, he definitely would have a full queue line so he wouldn't have any spare time :((( also i wanna see my man drift again, once he sorts out his problems ofc
You are awesome," Hey guys Chris fix here", if you're ever in San Francisco give me a call, I have a 2002 mustang, I've had some problems with it but I'm still working to get it running, all the work you do I've learned from you.
This video came out at the perfect time. My front passenger window of my Mazda stoped working like 3 weeks ago. Thanks
In just few years Chris going to upload " how to build your own car" You can do it man keep it up ❤️👍
Takes about 1200 people about 24 hours to make one from absolute start to finish. Or at least in my factory it does.
Phenom. I like the bolt modification segment because it really teaches people that a small change of plans while making a repair doesn't have to mean a major headache! Adapt and overcome.
Another great video. I had the same problem with my old Chevy Beauville van. It looked identical to your motor. I had no drill or replacement motor, so I chiselled the rivets off and took apart the motor. The brushes were good but there was dirt and corrosion, so I cleaned everything and scraped out the grooves of the armature with a broken utility knife blade. After finding nuts and bolts and putting it all back together, and trying it, I was surprised by fast it moved. Better than the passenger side. I'm fairly certain that you could've fixed your motor too🙂
Dude I'm 14 years old and I have been watching you consistentally since I was 12. Keep up the good work!!❤️
Obligatory joke: "Mom, the strange man across the street is talking to his cars again!"
This time, he is talking to the car in the rain.
even wors. he is gesticulating to them without talking
14:50 - I always have the nut on the bolt past the cut, then back the nut out to fix the cut threads. Otherwise you may have problems getting the nut onto the cut threads. Great video. Need to do my truck soon too.
came here just to say this
@@twinprimeable noiice
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for inspiring me. Im 4 years into being a mechanic. Thanks to you. I love it. Thanks.
Awesome! Glad to be inspirational!
Thank you for showing the butyl rubber trick to get the big chunk small and thin. I spent so much time looking for skinny rubber and couldn't find any so then went to the window motor videos on youtube.
*Starts to downpour* Chris: "Nope! I'm finishing this outro!"
I quickly rolled my tool box inside, ran back out and finished the outro!
@@chrisfix Even better!
Truly a legendary man, much respect
"Out with the old and in with the new" that hits different
Perfect timing Chris! My 1999 civic si’s driver side regulator Motor just went out. Your tutorial will help a lot. Thanks 🙏 ❤️
you uploaded this literally right when i ordered the motor for my focus to replace it. awesome timing lol
Same for my VW Golf 4. My brother broke the motor when he opened window wet, so this video will come in handy soon
Hey Chris I absolutely love your vids but could you PLEASE make a video of what happens if you floor cars and what it does to the engine PLEASE!!!!! 🤩
Yeah that would be good 😊
Cant wait to see him working on that dodge viper in the red cover in the background.
Hey chris you have inspired me to modify my car your vids are family friendly with no swearing its very informative and helpful and you make it look so easy with common hand tools you are the best youtuber in the world you deserve 50 million subscribers even tho i am 9 years old i understand every word you are saying again you have helped everybody wok on there cars and inspired those who wish to start a diy youtube channel again chris you are the best and when you see a 9 year old can fluently understand your vids you know you are the best youtuber in the world and you never quit i will watch you for ever i have 5 cars and i love fixing them cuz you are so imformative i own a audi a8 d3 2009 fiat doblo 1.3 multijet a fordghia a van i used to own a moterhome thanks again chris for everything you are such a nice guy!
Thanks so much for hearting this i have watched you since i was 6
it was a tyre repair video
is how i started watching you i was addicted to car repair on tyres my first expirence with cars was when me my mum my dad my grandfather was driving on the moterway then thetyre went flat and 5 year old me fixed the tyre
as expected from you chris, detail per detail
Me: watched Chris's videos for entertainment Also me: uses Chris's videos for reference
When the car is broken Normal ppl: oh heck! Chris: oh boy, my YT content
If he buys a Chrysler product hell hit a gold mine of content
@@honchoryanc ya, but chrysler 300s never break down, only the fords.
This is not only informative but also very helpful as well. Many thanks Chris!
Most realistic problem solving video to date
I just replaced the entire window motor and the track in a 92 3000gt vr4 2 weeks ago, great video!
Thanks a lot! You're already a pro!
@@chrisfix That means alot coming from you, thank you! Looking forward to the next video!
Protip for anyone with a B6 A4 with window issues. At 04:22 Chris shows the plastic covered wires going to the door. On the B6 the wires like to crack at that specific place. That is most likely the reason your windows dont work. I have soldered countless door looms at that exact place, works like a charm every time. If you have checked those wires and they look fine, its most likely the window switch who is the culprit. Hope this helps!
This I snonenofnthebbest videos ive see. Clear, step by step, things to look out for, wherento show care . Excellent
Thanks a lot!
I don't even own a car yet I never miss a video I learned so much from Chris
Me watching this video: Ah, I will just replace the whole door with a different colored one from the junkyard.
Me, how can I fix the motor as we know it works at least some times.
😂😂😂
Let me guess. Tennessee
Me just a teen who dont have car but dreaming to have one and know nothing about them but slowly learning somerhing from @ChrisFix. Keep up thw good work chris
yo buy a car for just 300 bucks like chris.
I'm glad you're learning from the videos! Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix no problem! Keep up the good work
This man is better than most dads to learn from, because he doesnt yell at you, he doesnt show off, he tells your exactly what to do
Chris, i really think that you could have been a great Teacher! Keep up the great work! Μπράβο και πάλι!
Perfect, now I know how to sort my window that takes years to wind up
I'm glad you know how to fix it now!
I love it how you also address other problems, which can be the problem, if the windows does not work!!! Replacing stuff is what every shop does, but proper diagnosis is often not done! Love your vids!
My windows roll up and down but just squeak the whole way up. Maybe I just need some dry lube. I love your videos chris! You've helped me do alot on my truck!
I'll be the one to put it out there.. A lot of us watching this already know how to diagnose and replace a window motor/regulator, but we still choose to watch Chris's videos just for the production quality. Keep up the good work man!
"Since it's so small and hard to get in the there" Story of my life Chris, story of my life 😔😔
Any idea why a window won’t stay on its track? This is the 2nd regulator replacement and I will be taking it in for the 3rd time! (The first regulator was defective) I just want ideas as to what they could be doing wrong or not doing!
@@cindyk4199 Some vehicles have a very particular track! It can appear that the window is perfectly on track but actually not be which will cause it to completely pop out of the track.
Ironically I decided to do my wiper motor last week and boy the satisfaction I got was very high and the best bit is it was done properly and nicely aligned, would like to do more DIY if only I had a driveway.
Before cutting a bolt, screw a nut all the way in. Once you're done cutting, remove the nut, so it will remodel the f-ed up threads. Then you're sure to be able to screw this bolt without problem.
Great tip! Thanks
Was thinking the same thing
That rain situation escalade quickly ! nice job !
in my opinion you’re the best car youtube to ever live
FINALLY SOMETHING I KNEW HOW TO DO BEFORE HE MADE A VIDEO ON IT
Thanks for making these videos Chris. I started watching you a long time ago when i got my first car and now i do all of my own maintenance on my Mercedes-Benz CLS550 thanks to what Inhave learned on your channel. You really make it easy to learn and understand how these repairs work. Thank you!!!!
Chris just casually having a window regulator for a viper 😂 can't wait
I just can't stop watching his videos, man it's coooooool
im so glad even though your engine poofed in the lemons race, your still making videos in a tough time! thank you chris!
Yea it’s all recorded but it’s been a rush to get everything done off camera so I’m a little (lot) behind haha
Who else is only watching this video only because you missed Chris Fix’s video for so long and are so happy to see new one. I don’t need to replace my window regulator motor but I love Chris Fix’s content!❤️
Yeah Chris this is the best channel for beginners
i am a average 12 year old but im so fascinated about cars how they work infact with your driftstang project i planned a budget drifting list for my drift car you have inspired me so much
I’ve just recently starting working on cars in my driveway, your videos inspired me to do this. Thank you Chris and keep up the great work.
Instructions unclear, my Humvee didn't have any doors I ended up replacing the motor.
How's the speed
Dude I was looking for many vids on how to fix it but non were clear.... it’s like u knew I had the problem.. currently working on thx chris
Been here since 2013. I remember when you hit 100k, then 500k, then 1M, then 3M, Now you're at 8M. Keep it going.
Chris fix is like my father teaching me how t fix my car
Idk.. there’s not yelling and telling me to hold the F’ing flashlight still 😂😂
He stayed out in the rain to finish the outro, what a legend! Thank you for the video!
Great video as always! My 1999 suburban windows don’t work on my doors but they work when i push the master switch they all work!
I would love to see a video on replacing the whole ac system now that the summer has completely set in or even how to find and repair ac leaks. I know it's a lot of work, but I'm just throwing out ideas. Keep up the good work on these videos! I can tell you take pride in your work with the quality of your editing! 👍