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Replacing a Broken Power Window Regulator

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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 11:17 AM
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Replacing a Broken Power Window Regulator

Something I've noticed on my 95 Max is a disturbing tendency for the window regulators to fail. I've replaced two (both rear windows), and hope I don't have to replace the others.

It costs about $100 for the parts, and if you go to the dealer, $150 more for the installation.

DO NOT GO TO THE DEALER FOR THIS INSTALLATION.

The reason I say this is that it is supremely easy to replace this yourself. Okay, well maybe not supremely, but certainly not difficult. I'm not much of a car mechanic (I can change my oil, but that's about it), but I checked out this site:

http://www.a1electric.com/maximareg.htm

I started at about 11:30am and was finished at 1:15 or so. All it takes is some patience, a little elbow grease (careful, the screws holding the window motor to the cable assembly are VERY tight), and some time.

My window works like a charm now, and I saved $150. Took my GF to the beach for the weekend instead.

If the link doesn't work in the future (for those who may read this post), you can always pick up a Chilton manual (which you should have anyway) for $25, or do some more searching on the web. Plenty of sites with full-color pictures.

If you need any tips otherwise, just ask.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 11:44 AM
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I've a done a window reg change too. But I managed to get it done in about 30 minutes.

It's not hard at all, no one should go to the stealership for this kind of work.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:48 PM
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Well, like I said, not very mechanically inclined.
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