Great video showing how to access and replace the regulator. However, based on my experience, you ALSO HAVE TO FIX THE ROOT CAUSE of the problem that caused the regulator to fail. If not, the new regulator may prematurely fail after one year... My 97 Civic is over 23 years old. In my case, I additionally had to PARTIALLY REMOVE the rubber window "run channel" (I only removed the left and right "sides" of the channel), CLEAN THE CHANNELS of accumulated dirt (I used cotton swabs soaked in "Goo Gone" but I guess soapy water would work as well). In addition, it was easy to completely REMOVE THE WINDOW from the door. Once removed, it was important to thoroughly CLEAN THE FRONT AND BACK EDGES of the window. Finally, I read that the "run channel" should be LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. In particular, I read that Honda's Shin-Etsu Silicone Grease, part @-9013 should be used to lubricate the channels. My local Honda dealer price-matched another dealer's price; I paid $18.15 for one tube. Since I had gone through two regulators, each lasting only about one year, I GENEROUSLY GREASED the channel AND both sides of the window's left and right edges BEFORE REINSTALLING THE WINDOW. After re-assembly, the window moved up and down without any hesitancy. In comparison, the other windows moved much slower - so, I will do preventive maintenance for the other windows by removing the windows, and thoroughly cleaning the window edges AND run channel. Cleaning removes the accumulated dirt, which allows the window to move freely, and reduces the load on the window regulator motor and assembly. Hopefully, reducing the load on the regulator will prevent the regulator from failing again.
I have a 2001 Honda Accord EX.. I took half the passenger door apart, before I realized the child lock was on, on the window lol.. good to know no money was needed for this fix
ummm, how do I say this nicely. One of the main reasons people will want to remove the window regulator is because the window motor is kaput. So rigging that motor to external power from whatever source doesn't, ummm, really help.
Looks like he got a used aftermarket Regulator..! LOL No nylon in bolt holes where attaching to window. Factory regulator has nylon inserts. New cheap ones like it online $49-$50 new...! Just order one.. saves time and its new.!
Hello John! I had the same question, before thinking it over: The external battery hack is used exclusively to remove a window, by raising the window to align the bolts to the holes in the door panel to access the two bolts. Then, as in the video, after removing the two bolts the window can then be simply pulled-out. Alternatively, if the motor doesn't work, or the regulator/cables are damaged in such a way that prevents raising the window, then implement plan-b (since using an external battery doesn't apply): since a socket may not be able to reach the regulator bolts, use a crescent wrench to access and remove the two bolts via holes in the panel. To remove the right-side bolt, the speaker needs to be removed to gain access to it. Great video - kudos!
How in the hell do you make a video and have a special battery contraption part of how you make the repair? Such a waste of time. Nobody fixed anything from watching this video. Poor idea.
Hello Adam - great question! The external battery 🔋 is used to raise the window mechanism to be able to align the two window bolts behind holes in the door panel, enabling them to be removed with a 10-mm socket wrench in order to remove the window. This is because there is no battery-power to the regulator from the vehicle itself (in most instances). I would probably just pull the window up to align the bolts. However, without having much experience, the regulator motor may be unable to raise the window unless power is applied to it. That is where utilizing the external battery comes into play. In summary, great question, and great video - kudos!
I did the conductor side on a Honda Accord 2000 following your video, thank you you saved me $200 or more maybe. Congrats!
Great video showing how to access and replace the regulator.
However, based on my experience, you ALSO HAVE TO FIX THE ROOT CAUSE of the problem that caused the regulator to fail. If not, the new regulator may prematurely fail after one year...
My 97 Civic is over 23 years old. In my case, I additionally had to PARTIALLY REMOVE the rubber window "run channel" (I only removed the left and right "sides" of the channel), CLEAN THE CHANNELS of accumulated dirt (I used cotton swabs soaked in "Goo Gone" but I guess soapy water would work as well).
In addition, it was easy to completely REMOVE THE WINDOW from the door. Once removed, it was important to thoroughly CLEAN THE FRONT AND BACK EDGES of the window.
Finally, I read that the "run channel" should be LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. In particular, I read that Honda's Shin-Etsu Silicone Grease, part @-9013 should be used to lubricate the channels. My local Honda dealer price-matched another dealer's price; I paid $18.15 for one tube.
Since I had gone through two regulators, each lasting only about one year, I GENEROUSLY GREASED the channel AND both sides of the window's left and right edges BEFORE REINSTALLING THE WINDOW.
After re-assembly, the window moved up and down without any hesitancy. In comparison, the other windows moved much slower - so, I will do preventive maintenance for the other windows by removing the windows, and thoroughly cleaning the window edges AND run channel. Cleaning removes the accumulated dirt, which allows the window to move freely, and reduces the load on the window regulator motor and assembly. Hopefully, reducing the load on the regulator will prevent the regulator from failing again.
Eric you are the best for sure! You are my go to guy for unknowns and I am a total gearhead
Excellent video. Nice battery hack. Thank you for posting.
I have a 2001 Honda Accord EX.. I took half the passenger door apart, before I realized the child lock was on, on the window lol.. good to know no money was needed for this fix
Very nice!!!
Eric, awesome as always thanks!
Thanks can you do a 92 Accord 2 door
Thanks Eric!! But, I have a 1996 LX coupe 2.2. L two door do this work the same way.
Thanks for the battery tip.
Thanks for your help I appreciate
Butterflies and stars make everything better
Eric saves me from sever turrets issues, when I work on my cars and I run into dumb @$##@.
Thanks, your video helped a great deal.
Hey I have a ? How do you take the power window motor off the window regulator
ummm, how do I say this nicely. One of the main reasons people will want to remove the window regulator is because the window motor is kaput. So rigging that motor to external power from whatever source doesn't, ummm, really help.
Or you can remove the door speaker and gain access to those bolts if the window on your vehicle is already stuck down
Looks like he got a used aftermarket Regulator..! LOL
No nylon in bolt holes where attaching to window. Factory regulator has nylon inserts.
New cheap ones like it online $49-$50 new...!
Just order one.. saves time and its new.!
hmm.. cool. Ericthecarguy
I dont get why would a motor work to align bolts to replace a motor?
Hello John!
I had the same question, before thinking it over:
The external battery hack is used exclusively to remove a window, by raising the window to align the bolts to the holes in the door panel to access the two bolts. Then, as in the video, after removing the two bolts the window can then be simply pulled-out.
Alternatively, if the motor doesn't work, or the regulator/cables are damaged in such a way that prevents raising the window, then implement plan-b (since using an external battery doesn't apply): since a socket may not be able to reach the regulator bolts, use a crescent wrench to access and remove the two bolts via holes in the panel. To remove the right-side bolt, the speaker needs to be removed to gain access to it.
Great video - kudos!
WRONG SIDE
How in the hell do you make a video and have a special battery contraption part of how you make the repair? Such a waste of time. Nobody fixed anything from watching this video. Poor idea.
Hello Adam - great question!
The external battery 🔋 is used to raise the window mechanism to be able to align the two window bolts behind holes in the door panel, enabling them to be removed with a 10-mm socket wrench in order to remove the window. This is because there is no battery-power to the regulator from the vehicle itself (in most instances). I would probably just pull the window up to align the bolts. However, without having much experience, the regulator motor may be unable to raise the window unless power is applied to it. That is where utilizing the external battery comes into play.
In summary, great question, and great video - kudos!