window regulator, how hard to replace?
05-31-2003, 01:09 AM
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window regulator, how hard to replace?
Looks like the left regulator has given up. How hard is this to replace? Is it pretty much self- explanatory once you remove the door panel? Thanks....
Drew
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05-31-2003, 03:47 AM
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Hey Drew,
Wayne Dempsey's "101 Projects for Your Porsche 911" has a project that includes removing the window regulator. For a 74-89 911, as I recall. I plan on using this and a PET printout to replace mine--someday.
Has your window quit working altogether?
In my case, I was having a problem with the driver's side window not lowering (stuck all the way up) on an intermittent basis (say, once every 2 months). After driving a short while--or a few days later--it would decide to lower. The relays, switches and power all checked out okay. The last time the window acted up (August of last year), I used the manual handcrank to free it, and it hasn't stuck since. However, when the window is about 1/3 down, it now rattles when hitting bumps.
I purchased my new regulator from Sunset Porsche for $135, using the Excellence magazine cost + 15% discount (it's still sitting in its box, ready for installation). I doubt you'll find it cheaper than Sunset's price.
Too bad you don't live closer. We could have a regulator replacement party, knocking both out at the same time.
Best of luck.
Wayne Dempsey's "101 Projects for Your Porsche 911" has a project that includes removing the window regulator. For a 74-89 911, as I recall. I plan on using this and a PET printout to replace mine--someday.
Has your window quit working altogether?
In my case, I was having a problem with the driver's side window not lowering (stuck all the way up) on an intermittent basis (say, once every 2 months). After driving a short while--or a few days later--it would decide to lower. The relays, switches and power all checked out okay. The last time the window acted up (August of last year), I used the manual handcrank to free it, and it hasn't stuck since. However, when the window is about 1/3 down, it now rattles when hitting bumps.
I purchased my new regulator from Sunset Porsche for $135, using the Excellence magazine cost + 15% discount (it's still sitting in its box, ready for installation). I doubt you'll find it cheaper than Sunset's price.
Too bad you don't live closer. We could have a regulator replacement party, knocking both out at the same time.
Best of luck.
