This might be the first RUclips comment I've ever left... This video saved me $500. The dealership wanted $586.64 (out-the-door price) to replace the regulator. Immediately the rip-off alarm started going off in my head, especially since I had already watched this video first and thought it looked like something I could do. Anyway, I found a new after-market part for $51.89 (including tax) and decided to do it myself. The entire install, from start-to-finish took me almost exactly two hours. A great use of my time seeing how it saved me over $500! Comments for anyone doing the install: 1. Plan on two to three hours unless you're a window-regulator-replacing savant. 2. As others have commented: The new motor rails probably aren't going to line up with the window when it's slid back down. You have to plug the windows controls back in AND the power cable to the light. I had my daughter help me with that part. I had to perform this "dance" twice in order to move the new motor rails to the exact position in order to attach the bolts to the window through the holes in the door. This is a great do-it-yourself project. You save a ton a money, need basic tools, and every step in the video is easy to perform. Now I get to go spend $500 on something fun!
Second time I’ve had to replace a regulator and A1 comes through again... clearest most thorough videos. Someone did mentions reattaching the light switch or the regulator will not work... I was midway and couldn’t get the window to move and thought I’d cry. Read the comment and plugged the door light in....saved!!!! Thanks for the great video and great parts!
When you need to raise the regulator up to bolt the glass to the track, you must reconnect all of the plugs back together, not just the ones to the switches even the one that goes to the door light. I found this out after an hour of cussing, and I even went to buy another regulator (didn’t buy it from y’all, I should have) thinking the one I got was defective, thanks to another persons comment on here I found this out. Love you guys videos! I changed all of my shocks and struts this past weekend thanks to your how to videos. Thanks for making these! I’m a fairly handy guy but some thing intimidate me and thanks you y’all a videos I’m not intimidated!
Great video! Followed along while replacing my motor and regulator. One tip… plug the power module and the window switches into the new regulator before install and using the original as a guide, press the up or down button and raise the bracket the attaches to the window to the same position as the original when you removed it. This should line up the holes with the holes in the door and make installing the bolts that attach to the window to the regulator much easier.
Successfully installed a new PW Regulator in my 2005 Honda Pilot driver side door. KEY piece in addition to this wonderful video: in order to test the new part or adjust the new regulator to sync with window for fastening one MUST connect to the door panel light in order to power the PW control. Everything else in the video guide is gold.
Ideal video! Clear, simple and straightforward. Once started, it was like I'd done it a hundred times before, because you had covered every aspect and quirk. As a matter-of-fact, I did it much better than the knucklehead who had replaced it the time before me...thanks to you!👍👍 (One small surprise, though: the need to reattach all the connections INCLUDING THE COURTESY LIGHT CONNECTOR in order to maneuver the window lift bar into position to tighten the two window bolts...man, that's one self-righteous light bulb)
I am a "do it yourself" person. I have the tools and the skill to do things, but I don't always have the knowledge. Your videos give me the knowledge to work on my own automobiles. This is the second time I have used your videos to fix one of my automobiles. I have purchased replacement parts from your company both times. I have attempted jobs like this in the past without any assistance and have become very frustrated, often breaking parts and taking 10 times as long to accomplish because I did not have the knowledge of how things came apart and went back together. I even swore I would never attempt a self repair on one of my cars ever again. Your videos make it so easy to do the job myself easily in less than half the time without all the frustration of getting things wrong. Thank you for posting these videos. Please keep up the good work. I will always buy my parts from you if I use one of your videos to help me do the job myself.
Used your tutorial today. Thank you for doing it. It saved me at least $150. It was very thorough and I appreciate you not skipping forward with quick editing like some do. One thing I will say for someone who might watch this is that if they want to test the regulator before putting it all back together, they must have the lower door light bulb connector plugged back in to the power module. Otherwise all windows will work fine except the drivers side. It will just do a clicking noise.
Stephen Walker thank you for posting that hint. I had to raise the regulator to line the window holes up and thought my new part was possibly defective since all I heard was the clicking. Holding door up to plug in the light was annoying as sin but it certainly did the trick! Thanks again Stephen Walker!!
So this is a HUGE IMPORTANT TIP everyone! I battled 2 days -- count 'em, 2 days -- before I happened to read on down and find this post. Stephen, thank you SO much for this tip. I actually considered that this might be the problem and then just failed to test the theory. I figured, no, that's for the lamp, has nothing to do with the window. How wrong I was! This probably means I also didn't need to purchase the L p/w Control Unit. But I don't feel like it's right to return it after having installed and fiddled with it a couple of days, so will keep it for a future emergency (and hope I don't have one).
Thanks for the great video. Helped me replace the regulator on 2006 Pilot. The only thing that was not covered by the video was that my window was stuck at the top, so I had to use a flat 10mm wrench to unscrew the window bolts. The holes in the door are large enough to put your hands through. Thanks again.
Thank you so much. I'm in LA where prices are insane. My Honda dealer wanted $700 to replace my regulator. I told them to take a hike, ordered the parts, watched this video several times, and fixed it myself in about an hour and a half. I saved about $650. Thanks for the vid!
+Daniell Marlow Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Thank you for this. I live in Dubai and the garage wanted $350 labour charges to do this. I shipped the unit in from the US also saving me a bucket of money. I did the job in 75 minutes thanks to following your instructions.
Agree that this is a great video for the job, so thanks! The hardest part for me was adjusting the window so I could attach it to the new regulator. The holes didn't line up, so I had to plug up the lower light bulb connector [and hence hold the entire door panel] and the window switch unit. Then I operated the switch to move the window a small amount, unplugged everything, and looked to see if the holes line up. That was repeated 4 times, because it's not as easy as you'd think! Now all is good, so I'm happy.
Very nice video. I watched several others, but they said to put it back together, just like you took it apart....(wrong)..... It's a little tricky to put it back, if you took it out, ordered the part, and then tried to reinstall it 2 days later.... Your video showed step by step how to do it. Thank you very much..... Five Thumbs Up !!
Thanks for covering how to do this. Another thing I learned- I hit a roadblock while doing mine which was stuck in the up position. Though most people have to cut the cable to do this, I was able to use a ratchet straight wrench to get the bolts off (I was unable to cut the cable). I got the bolts off the window, unbolted the regulator and motor from the door and it still wouldn't budge. Silly me realized that I had to take the top left bolt holding the regulator to the door all the way off since the window was up, there was no room to use the oblong hole to slide the bolt off without unscrewing it. I'm sad to say it took me about 30 minutes to figure out that I just had to take the bolt all the way out, but when I did the whole assembly slid out no issues.
I’m doing this myself as I can’t afford what the deal quoted me. I’m in the process of doing this now and ran into the same problem. Can’t figure it out to get the window down. I plugged everything back in without the panel just to make sure it is the window and the switches are all working for all other things. I can feel the cable and pull it to see it, but there are two cables. How do I know which one is the right now to drop the window? But now I’m wondering if the problem could be the modulator box instead? I’d hate to cut the cable and find out that wasn’t the problem.
Was going to give this video a thumbs up for helping with the passenger side and realized I had already done so from replacing the driver side back in 2017. Thanks again for the great videos.
Great video! Window was stuck - so I cut both ends of the old cable and then I could move the window to unscrew the bolts. Then to put the new unit back in, I had to put ALL the controls back on to activate the new unit to align the bolts to the holes so I could screw the window back on. After that - I was good to go! Thanks again for the great video with clear instructions.
For anyone trying to move the regulator to align the holes you have to connect ALL harnesses. I thought the window switch one would be enough but no it’s all of them , the door pañel has a security harness so it needs to be connected
Also note to anyone doing this job, for whatever reason if you remove the bulb from the door panel and forget to put it back in, the regulator will not work. Took me a while to figure that one out. Job was done but it still would not work. Saw I forgot to reinstall the bulb and just like that it was working fine. That was several years ago and I’m off to replace it again cuz it broke last night
+schubert1979 Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
Thanks! This Video was a Huge Help for me and my son, to show us how to replace his 2008 Honda Window Regulator (Electric Lift Mechanism) ! ! Really Appreciate It ! !
This is spot on accurate. 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L. Note that if the holes don't line up and you have to move the window connector be sure to plug in the module and the connector for the lock and light also.
great vid. word to the wise. when replacing something like this, plug the control module back into it before putting the door on and everything back together and just make sure the window is rolling on the track right and the regulator is working well.
Another satisfied customer! Thank you for this video. I bought this part (for the passenger side window) and installed it myself in about an hour. Thanks 1A Auto! Folks, I figure if these guys go to the trouble of making an uploading a video to RUclips for free, the least I can do is buy my parts from them. I've done so a few times now with great results each time.
+Jeff Button Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Had 2 learning curves I'd like to share. First after replacing the regulator the driver window still would not budge. What a pain when you have to reach in blind to unscrew the 2 window bolts. All the other windows worked fine. The trick was there was one more cable that I thought was unrelated to the driver's window controls. Apparently it completes a circuit for the driver window only. Found that out by putting everything back together and taping the window up because I ran of time for the day. Hit the button and could hear the motor running up and down. Next day took off the door panel and it was dead again. Grrrr..... Connected everything as if I was going to attach the door panel and it worked. The gray cable connection is about 6" away from the arm rest towards the bottom rear of the door. Second thing I experienced was the window would bind about 4-5" from the top. I tried shifting the window forward, nope, shifting it back, still no better. My wife noticed the top of the window was not aligned with the vertical rubber track. Unbolted the 2 screws holding the window to the regulator and slide the glass into the vertical rubber groove at the front of the door. Reattached the 2 screws and it worked like a charm.
+William Valenti That's our goal. We're glad we could help you out. Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Excellent video as usual. I'm a fan. BUT, note that, at least on my 2006 Pilot, I had to attach the harnesses to the switch panel, the window control box, AND the harness on the door panel, to get the window motor to operate to adjust the height of the window to get the bolt holes aligned with the access holes. Important detail.
Great video, thank you. I replaced the Window Regulator, connected it, but the motor is not working. However, that black box Control Module makes some light clicking sound when push the window button on the switch panel. Is it possible that this module needs to be replaced as well? Or it has nothing to do with the regulator motor and I received a faulty regulator motor assembly? I also checked the power window fuse in the main block and driver side power window fuse in the block on the passenger side. Those are fine.
Nice video, really useful. Wish I found this earlier. Dealer charged me about $400 to replace the rear right window regulator not too long ago. For now on I can do it by myself if needed .
+Shuo Geng Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Excellent video--couldn't find a instructional video for replacing the front passenger window regulator but this one provides all the how-to info I needed to easily replace the front passenger side regulator on my 2006 Pilot.
+B P We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Excellent video, thanks. But what if the motor is dead and the window is stuck in the door? I can't lift the window more than 2-3 inches and it feels like the regulator cable got stuck on something, possibly the window itself.
Crucial part of the process (the light), I was shaking my head with everything else plugged in wondering why it wouldn't work. Worried the module was bad so I purchased a new one and it still didn't work. Came to the comments section and here it was, if I had only looked sooner smh lol. Thank you for commenting this. The video is excellent, just needed this one piece of info for the completion.
OK, I just did it. Listen everyone you’ll be doing a new regulator to get the window back up and in place to put those two screws in you will need to reinstall everything electrical on the door not just the light but that modulator too. Great video thank you so much, but since he was replacing an already existing one his lined up. And will need a needle nose, plier.
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Thanks for this video! Saw several videos trying to explain how to do this but yours made the most sense and was straight-forward and not confusing. Finished this pretty quickly. I will agree with Stephen Walker as at first I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working when I tested it before putting everything back together, but I'm not complaining. It was simple enough to figure out. Thanks again!
Tip I found out while doing this job on my 06 pilot. If you have to run the regulator to align bolt holes to meet access hole you need to have all connectors plugged in for it to work. It will not operate unless all connections are made.
In addition to the excellent point about connecting everything to use the window switch... what if your window won't budge at all and is down in the door itself, and the switch won't work? Plus, when you try to push it up manually, it keeps getting stuck? The answer is easy: it's probably caught in the cable of the bad harness, so just snip one of the bad harness wires and it will free the window. I will post a video that shows this.
Fyi, tiny little light bulb connector must be connected or it won't work. I almost replaced the control panel but double checked and found out I had missed the bulb. Anyways. Thanks for the excellent video post. I'm sure I saved a lot of $$$.
4:28 my window is not lined up with the holes, I plugged the switches back in and turned the car on yet the window does not move. Perhaps it is the switch that is broken not the regulator. Anyways now I got a window that is stuck down and I can’t reach the holes to screw the thing back together. Any tips??
+TWO DUDEZ GARAGE Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
That's what we're all about! Glad to hear we've been able to help out. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/exterior-door-handle/i/1adhe00175?RUclips&
I have replaced my regulator, although I have one problem. After removing the two bolts that hold the window up, I am having issues sliding the window up and down with my hands. There is some resistance about 3/4 way up. Sometimes it stops around that 3/4 mark. I’ve have tried using silicone lubricant in the tracks and it seems to work a little. Is there something I’m missing?
Easy to follow and allowed me to change motor/regulator in about an hour. Wish I could have waited for a cheaper part but I had to pay Honda to get it today - no time during the week to work on the car. Thanks for the great video - simple!
+Adam Mogil Thanks for watching! Next time just keep us in mind, here is a link to the part you could have ordered! www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
Hi on your video at 8:29 there’s a thin metal piece that looks like is on the actual door in the lock area - I have a 2008 Honda Pilot EX and mine is on the door panel. How do I place it properly inside the door ? I got the window working now but the lock is malfunctioning, please help ! Thanks i
I have a question about the bolts at 4:35, I want to remove these, however I cannot get the window to manually go down. Am I suppose to cut a wire or something? I would greatly appreciate your feedback. The video is great by the way.
+Ivan Soto Yeah, it sounds like maybe your regulator hasn't snapped, and it's maybe just the motor that's bad? You could cut the regulator wire so you can manually adjust the window. Just be careful that the window doesn't drop when you do so. If you do that, you'll need to replace the regulator. Ours come complete with a new motor, here's a link! We'll ship it for free too :) www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Thank you for the video. I'm at that point where the window doesn't match where the new regulator is. I've plugged in everything that allows me to operate windows, but the window that i'm working on (1/2 assembled obviously) is not powered at all!!! Any suggestions?
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+Steve Knapp Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
I accidentally pulled my window out and it refuses to slide up and down smoothly it gets stuck and takes much force to adjust. Also the window bolts and the regulator bolts won’t line up. Please any advice!
Okay, this video MISSES something HUGE in the installation process. If you want to move the regulator up into position so you can screw the two bolts into the bottom of the window assembly YOU MUST reconnect the harness for the curtsey light on the door panel in addition to the three harnesses on the window controls. For some reason, the power for the driver's window regulator is routed through the courtesy light harness. Otherwise, you will just hear a clicking sound in the control unit and the regulator motor won't work. I know someone else pointed this out, but it is important enough to say again. Otherwise, this was a great video.
Anyone have issue getting the auto function of the window to roll up and down after install? I followed the owners manual to no avail. Window goes up and down, just not automatically like it once did.
I replaced my regulator and hooked the harnesses back; all the windows roll down except the drivers siode where the regulator was replaced. hmmmm HELP???
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Your video was a lifesaver. 2 girls together replaced a regulator in a 2004 Honda Pilot! Yay us!
This might be the first RUclips comment I've ever left...
This video saved me $500. The dealership wanted $586.64 (out-the-door price) to replace the regulator. Immediately the rip-off alarm started going off in my head, especially since I had already watched this video first and thought it looked like something I could do. Anyway, I found a new after-market part for $51.89 (including tax) and decided to do it myself.
The entire install, from start-to-finish took me almost exactly two hours. A great use of my time seeing how it saved me over $500!
Comments for anyone doing the install:
1. Plan on two to three hours unless you're a window-regulator-replacing savant.
2. As others have commented: The new motor rails probably aren't going to line up with the window when it's slid back down. You have to plug the windows controls back in AND the power cable to the light. I had my daughter help me with that part. I had to perform this "dance" twice in order to move the new motor rails to the exact position in order to attach the bolts to the window through the holes in the door.
This is a great do-it-yourself project. You save a ton a money, need basic tools, and every step in the video is easy to perform.
Now I get to go spend $500 on something fun!
Second time I’ve had to replace a regulator and A1 comes through again... clearest most thorough videos. Someone did mentions reattaching the light switch or the regulator will not work... I was midway and couldn’t get the window to move and thought I’d cry. Read the comment and plugged the door light in....saved!!!! Thanks for the great video and great parts!
When you need to raise the regulator up to bolt the glass to the track, you must reconnect all of the plugs back together, not just the ones to the switches even the one that goes to the door light. I found this out after an hour of cussing, and I even went to buy another regulator (didn’t buy it from y’all, I should have) thinking the one I got was defective, thanks to another persons comment on here I found this out.
Love you guys videos! I changed all of my shocks and struts this past weekend thanks to your how to videos. Thanks for making these! I’m a fairly handy guy but some thing intimidate me and thanks you y’all a videos I’m not intimidated!
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Thanks for this info really helped me out after being in the same situation
Great video! Followed along while replacing my motor and regulator. One tip… plug the power module and the window switches into the new regulator before install and using the original as a guide, press the up or down button and raise the bracket the attaches to the window to the same position as the original when you removed it. This should line up the holes with the holes in the door and make installing the bolts that attach to the window to the regulator much easier.
Successfully installed a new PW Regulator in my 2005 Honda Pilot driver side door. KEY piece in addition to this wonderful video: in order to test the new part or adjust the new regulator to sync with window for fastening one MUST connect to the door panel light in order to power the PW control. Everything else in the video guide is gold.
Ideal video! Clear, simple and straightforward. Once started, it was like I'd done it a hundred times before, because you had covered every aspect and quirk. As a matter-of-fact, I did it much better than the knucklehead who had replaced it the time before me...thanks to you!👍👍 (One small surprise, though: the need to reattach all the connections INCLUDING THE COURTESY LIGHT CONNECTOR in order to maneuver the window lift bar into position to tighten the two window bolts...man, that's one self-righteous light bulb)
I thought I had a faulty replacement unit until I saw your note on the courtesy light. Thanks...
I am a "do it yourself" person. I have the tools and the skill to do things, but I don't always have the knowledge. Your videos give me the knowledge to work on my own automobiles. This is the second time I have used your videos to fix one of my automobiles. I have purchased replacement parts from your company both times. I have attempted jobs like this in the past without any assistance and have become very frustrated, often breaking parts and taking 10 times as long to accomplish because I did not have the knowledge of how things came apart and went back together. I even swore I would never attempt a self repair on one of my cars ever again. Your videos make it so easy to do the job myself easily in less than half the time without all the frustration of getting things wrong. Thank you for posting these videos. Please keep up the good work. I will always buy my parts from you if I use one of your videos to help me do the job myself.
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Used your tutorial today. Thank you for doing it. It saved me at least $150. It was very thorough and I appreciate you not skipping forward with quick editing like some do. One thing I will say for someone who might watch this is that if they want to test the regulator before putting it all back together, they must have the lower door light bulb connector plugged back in to the power module. Otherwise all windows will work fine except the drivers side. It will just do a clicking noise.
Stephen Walker thank you for posting that hint. I had to raise the regulator to line the window holes up and thought my new part was possibly defective since all I heard was the clicking. Holding door up to plug in the light was annoying as sin but it certainly did the trick! Thanks again Stephen Walker!!
So this is a HUGE IMPORTANT TIP everyone! I battled 2 days -- count 'em, 2 days -- before I happened to read on down and find this post. Stephen, thank you SO much for this tip. I actually considered that this might be the problem and then just failed to test the theory. I figured, no, that's for the lamp, has nothing to do with the window. How wrong I was! This probably means I also didn't need to purchase the L p/w Control Unit. But I don't feel like it's right to return it after having installed and fiddled with it a couple of days, so will keep it for a future emergency (and hope I don't have one).
Thanks for adding that note about the light bulb connector. Saved me a ton of time.
Thanks for the great video. Helped me replace the regulator on 2006 Pilot. The only thing that was not covered by the video was that my window was stuck at the top, so I had to use a flat 10mm wrench to unscrew the window bolts. The holes in the door are large enough to put your hands through. Thanks again.
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Thank you so much. I'm in LA where prices are insane. My Honda dealer wanted $700 to replace my regulator. I told them to take a hike, ordered the parts, watched this video several times, and fixed it myself in about an hour and a half. I saved about $650. Thanks for the vid!
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Thank you for this. I live in Dubai and the garage wanted $350 labour charges to do this. I shipped the unit in from the US also saving me a bucket of money. I did the job in 75 minutes thanks to following your instructions.
Agree that this is a great video for the job, so thanks! The hardest part for me was adjusting the window so I could attach it to the new regulator. The holes didn't line up, so I had to plug up the lower light bulb connector [and hence hold the entire door panel] and the window switch unit. Then I operated the switch to move the window a small amount, unplugged everything, and looked to see if the holes line up. That was repeated 4 times, because it's not as easy as you'd think! Now all is good, so I'm happy.
I came to the comments looking for this solution. Thanks.
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Very nice video. I watched several others, but they said to put it back together, just like you took it apart....(wrong)..... It's a little tricky to put it back, if you took it out, ordered the part, and then tried to reinstall it 2 days later.... Your video showed step by step how to do it. Thank you very much..... Five Thumbs Up !!
Thanks for covering how to do this. Another thing I learned- I hit a roadblock while doing mine which was stuck in the up position. Though most people have to cut the cable to do this, I was able to use a ratchet straight wrench to get the bolts off (I was unable to cut the cable). I got the bolts off the window, unbolted the regulator and motor from the door and it still wouldn't budge. Silly me realized that I had to take the top left bolt holding the regulator to the door all the way off since the window was up, there was no room to use the oblong hole to slide the bolt off without unscrewing it. I'm sad to say it took me about 30 minutes to figure out that I just had to take the bolt all the way out, but when I did the whole assembly slid out no issues.
I’m doing this myself as I can’t afford what the deal quoted me. I’m in the process of doing this now and ran into the same problem. Can’t figure it out to get the window down. I plugged everything back in without the panel just to make sure it is the window and the switches are all working for all other things. I can feel the cable and pull it to see it, but there are two cables. How do I know which one is the right now to drop the window? But now I’m wondering if the problem could be the modulator box instead? I’d hate to cut the cable and find out that wasn’t the problem.
Was going to give this video a thumbs up for helping with the passenger side and realized I had already done so from replacing the driver side back in 2017. Thanks again for the great videos.
Great video! Window was stuck - so I cut both ends of the old cable and then I could move the window to unscrew the bolts. Then to put the new unit back in, I had to put ALL the controls back on to activate the new unit to align the bolts to the holes so I could screw the window back on. After that - I was good to go! Thanks again for the great video with clear instructions.
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These guys are the best. Great video and got part fast. Saved me hundreds of dollars over Honda dealership.
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For anyone trying to move the regulator to align the holes you have to connect ALL harnesses. I thought the window switch one would be enough but no it’s all of them , the door pañel has a security harness so it needs to be connected
Thank you !! We’re trying to figure out why the regulator only makes a clicking sound and it’s not moving to align the holes w the window .
Also note to anyone doing this job, for whatever reason if you remove the bulb from the door panel and forget to put it back in, the regulator will not work. Took me a while to figure that one out. Job was done but it still would not work. Saw I forgot to reinstall the bulb and just like that it was working fine. That was several years ago and I’m off to replace it again cuz it broke last night
Followed this video and replaced the window regulator which had a broken cable. Saved myself hundreds of dollars in dealership labor costs. Thanks!
+schubert1979 Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
Thanks! This Video was a Huge Help for me and my son, to show us how to replace his 2008 Honda Window Regulator (Electric Lift Mechanism) ! ! Really Appreciate It ! !
This is spot on accurate. 2004 Honda Pilot EX-L. Note that if the holes don't line up and you have to move the window connector be sure to plug in the module and the connector for the lock and light also.
great vid.
word to the wise. when replacing something like this, plug the control module back into it before putting the door on and everything back together and just make sure the window is rolling on the track right and the regulator is working well.
Is the back regulator the same as the front?
@@michaelwachendorf2096 basically yes
Another satisfied customer! Thank you for this video. I bought this part (for the passenger side window) and installed it myself in about an hour. Thanks 1A Auto!
Folks, I figure if these guys go to the trouble of making an uploading a video to RUclips for free, the least I can do is buy my parts from them. I've done so a few times now with great results each time.
+Jeff Button Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
didnt need anything replaced but the window was acting dumb and this video helped me fix it. Thanks!
Had 2 learning curves I'd like to share. First after replacing the regulator the driver window still would not budge. What a pain when you have to reach in blind to unscrew the 2 window bolts. All the other windows worked fine. The trick was there was one more cable that I thought was unrelated to the driver's window controls. Apparently it completes a circuit for the driver window only. Found that out by putting everything back together and taping the window up because I ran of time for the day. Hit the button and could hear the motor running up and down. Next day took off the door panel and it was dead again. Grrrr..... Connected everything as if I was going to attach the door panel and it worked. The gray cable connection is about 6" away from the arm rest towards the bottom rear of the door.
Second thing I experienced was the window would bind about 4-5" from the top. I tried shifting the window forward, nope, shifting it back, still no better. My wife noticed the top of the window was not aligned with the vertical rubber track. Unbolted the 2 screws holding the window to the regulator and slide the glass into the vertical rubber groove at the front of the door. Reattached the 2 screws and it worked like a charm.
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Instructions were spot on . Saved big bucks with this video, it's not as hard as you think.
+William Valenti That's our goal. We're glad we could help you out. Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Just finished replacing this part. These videos are indispensable. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them.
Excellent video as usual. I'm a fan. BUT, note that, at least on my 2006 Pilot, I had to attach the harnesses to the switch panel, the window control box, AND the harness on the door panel, to get the window motor to operate to adjust the height of the window to get the bolt holes aligned with the access holes. Important detail.
Great video, thank you. I replaced the Window Regulator, connected it, but the motor is not working. However, that black box Control Module makes some light clicking sound when push the window button on the switch panel. Is it possible that this module needs to be replaced as well? Or it has nothing to do with the regulator motor and I received a faulty regulator motor assembly? I also checked the power window fuse in the main block and driver side power window fuse in the block on the passenger side. Those are fine.
Nice video, really useful. Wish I found this earlier. Dealer charged me about $400 to replace the rear right window regulator not too long ago. For now on I can do it by myself if needed .
+Shuo Geng Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Thank you ! Worked perfectly!
Excellent video--couldn't find a instructional video for replacing the front passenger window regulator but this one provides all the how-to info I needed to easily replace the front passenger side regulator on my 2006 Pilot.
+B P We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Excellent video, thanks. But what if the motor is dead and the window is stuck in the door? I can't lift the window more than 2-3 inches and it feels like the regulator cable got stuck on something, possibly the window itself.
Boom! Best video ever. Extremely detailed and precise. After watching it once I was able to clearly and easily replace the bad motor and regulator.
Great video! Just used this to replace my 06 pilot passenger front window!
Excellent video, just add Stephen Walker's tip on plugging the light in along with all of the other wires to be able to raise the regulator. Thanks!!!
Thank you everyone read this comment it is vital
Crucial part of the process (the light), I was shaking my head with everything else plugged in wondering why it wouldn't work. Worried the module was bad so I purchased a new one and it still didn't work. Came to the comments section and here it was, if I had only looked sooner smh lol. Thank you for commenting this. The video is excellent, just needed this one piece of info for the completion.
@@slippysam yea same lol. Took it apart 3 times trying to figure it out. 😖
thank you i guess i learning a lot from this video lol
Thanks great video! Helped me in replacing the regulator in my 2005 Pilot
OK, I just did it. Listen everyone you’ll be doing a new regulator to get the window back up and in place to put those two screws in you will need to reinstall everything electrical on the door not just the light but that modulator too. Great video thank you so much, but since he was replacing an already existing one his lined up. And will need a needle nose, plier.
+@larrybruns5051 Thanks for the feedback!
I just ordered this regulator for my pilot inexpensive part compared to my local auto parts dealers. Im a customer for life now doe!
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thanks for real understandable video i learn a lot saves me alot of time very profetional..........
Excellent demo. I've fixed my Honda Pilot exactly as you have instructed. Thanks!!
+FF JJ Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
Great Video! I have an Acura MDX and, although there may be a few differences, I am going to use your video to save close to $450. Thanks!
+NatureBoy Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
Thanks for this video! Saw several videos trying to explain how to do this but yours made the most sense and was straight-forward and not confusing. Finished this pretty quickly. I will agree with Stephen Walker as at first I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working when I tested it before putting everything back together, but I'm not complaining. It was simple enough to figure out. Thanks again!
+bhyanabu Nice work. We're glad the video helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Thanks, great help. Very detailed and explained very well. Allen Jones
Tip I found out while doing this job on my 06 pilot.
If you have to run the regulator to align bolt holes to meet access hole you need to have all connectors plugged in for it to work. It will not operate unless all connections are made.
In addition to the excellent point about connecting everything to use the window switch... what if your window won't budge at all and is down in the door itself, and the switch won't work? Plus, when you try to push it up manually, it keeps getting stuck?
The answer is easy: it's probably caught in the cable of the bad harness, so just snip one of the bad harness wires and it will free the window. I will post a video that shows this.
AGAIN! Thanks you!
Fyi, tiny little light bulb connector must be connected or it won't work. I almost replaced the control panel but double checked and found out I had missed the bulb. Anyways. Thanks for the excellent video post. I'm sure I saved a lot of $$$.
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4:28 my window is not lined up with the holes, I plugged the switches back in and turned the car on yet the window does not move. Perhaps it is the switch that is broken not the regulator. Anyways now I got a window that is stuck down and I can’t reach the holes to screw the thing back together. Any tips??
Hi, check my last comment on this video. Hope it’s of any help
Excellent tutorial video ! Exactly what I needed to see before replacing mine
+TWO DUDEZ GARAGE Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
Thanks 1A!! Saved me some $ and helped me earn my keep.
Thanks just did mine and saved some money!
+stan senior Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
They keep breaking on my family's Pilots so I have used this video a few times!
thanks man. successful replacement all because of you.
That's what we're all about! Glad to hear we've been able to help out. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/exterior-door-handle/i/1adhe00175?RUclips&
What is the name of the part that is the top left corner it locks and unlock the door I need one for my Honda Pilot
Thank you for this tutorial! It really helped 🙏
Take the window switch panel out after removing the trim panel and three upper screws so they don’t fall down in the door if you drop them.
I have replaced my regulator, although I have one problem. After removing the two bolts that hold the window up, I am having issues sliding the window up and down with my hands. There is some resistance about 3/4 way up. Sometimes it stops around that 3/4 mark. I’ve have tried using silicone lubricant in the tracks and it seems to work a little. Is there something I’m missing?
Easy to follow and allowed me to change motor/regulator in about an hour. Wish I could have waited for a cheaper part but I had to pay Honda to get it today - no time during the week to work on the car. Thanks for the great video - simple!
+Adam Mogil Thanks for watching! Next time just keep us in mind, here is a link to the part you could have ordered! www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
Hi on your video at 8:29 there’s a thin metal piece that looks like is on the actual door in the lock area - I have a 2008 Honda Pilot EX and mine is on the door panel.
How do I place it properly inside the door ?
I got the window working now but the lock is malfunctioning, please help ! Thanks i
I have a question about the bolts at 4:35, I want to remove these, however I cannot get the window to manually go down. Am I suppose to cut a wire or something? I would greatly appreciate your feedback. The video is great by the way.
+Ivan Soto Yeah, it sounds like maybe your regulator hasn't snapped, and it's maybe just the motor that's bad? You could cut the regulator wire so you can manually adjust the window. Just be careful that the window doesn't drop when you do so. If you do that, you'll need to replace the regulator. Ours come complete with a new motor, here's a link! We'll ship it for free too :) www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Great video made the job easy thank you
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this video has saved my ass twice now.
Great video was able to replace mine in about 30 mins
Excellent! Thank you and also thanks for the tip Stephen Walker.
+the1other1 No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Thank you for the video. I'm at that point where the window doesn't match where the new regulator is. I've plugged in everything that allows me to operate windows, but the window that i'm working on (1/2 assembled obviously) is not powered at all!!! Any suggestions?
Perfect to read the post below. Thanks Mike Belskis!
Bro thank you so much 🙏🏼
Great video. Thanks for the help!
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Thanks. Very helpful.
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Thanks for the video! Was able to replace it well!
+Steve Knapp Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/2003-08-honda-pilot-window-regulator-front-driver-side/i/1awrg00744?RUclips&CTA+Comment&X5cu4VN9IAU
Any way to test it before putting every thing back in place just in case something not done right?
+Jo Jo There wouldn't be a way to test it.
it is going to much better if you show us good vision the regulator when removed from door?
My window is stuck in the up position. How do I get it down to disconnect it from the regulator
Door light must be plugged into use window regulator on 2006 Honda pilot
Not only watched but checked their price for the right side. ~ $25 cheaper than the one on Amazon I had in my cart already.
How long did it take to install the regulator
great video thank you your awesome 😎
I accidentally pulled my window out and it refuses to slide up and down smoothly it gets stuck and takes much force to adjust. Also the window bolts and the regulator bolts won’t line up. Please any advice!
This was very helpful! Thanks!
Thank you!
Thank you for this video !!
Thank you sr
My windows not connected to regulator anymore, and cant force window up all the way any advice
Repair shops must hate RUclips. The amount of money saved by not taking it to a repair shop.
I can't access those two bolts that hold the regulator pls help
Okay, this video MISSES something HUGE in the installation process. If you want to move the regulator up into position so you can screw the two bolts into the bottom of the window assembly YOU MUST reconnect the harness for the curtsey light on the door panel in addition to the three harnesses on the window controls. For some reason, the power for the driver's window regulator is routed through the courtesy light harness. Otherwise, you will just hear a clicking sound in the control unit and the regulator motor won't work. I know someone else pointed this out, but it is important enough to say again. Otherwise, this was a great video.
Anyone have issue getting the auto function of the window to roll up and down after install? I followed the owners manual to no avail. Window goes up and down, just not automatically like it once did.
The regulator is fixed but no power going to it. What do ldo
I have a 2004 and my regulator is back against the door jamb, not the middle of the door as your shows. Don't understand the discrepancy.
I replaced my regulator and hooked the harnesses back; all the windows roll down except the drivers siode where the regulator was replaced. hmmmm HELP???
Of course mine broke with the window down and it absolutely will not go up by hand or by force,have to do some “goesintoing”
Fuck my window fell into my door and this video really helped me get in and fix it! Thank you!
Did this in about an hour thanks to your video! Thank you!
Great video. Thanks