Aweegin Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Hey folks.. the part on the window that the cable attaches too has gone pop.. has anyone had this and devised a method of fixing it? Devised a way of clamping the cable in somehow etc... The regulator et al are all fine..just this one ickle bit of broken plastic means im ridin Bandit style (without the option anyways lol) My bud at Toyota is also lookin into it also, so just thought i'd ask.. as seldom are we the 1st to have a problem.. Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) I've only heard of the cable fraying and snapping. If the cable is okay and the ferrule is still in place then that would be very easy to fix. The spring is just there to dampen the movement when the window reaches the fully down and up positions. Drill out the rivet so you can remove the cover and have a look, I did this when I fitted my own replacement cables when mine snapped but I can't remember what it's like. Edited August 24, 2009 by merckx (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 Cool thanks merckx, I'll have a play this morning and see what comes to light. The cable did fray, i trimmed it up and it will be ok for a while... curiosity.. where did you source your new cables, cos the time will come... I'm thinkin a winter job..just wanna get her back up and running.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 mmm ok.. I can't believe quantum physics could even be as fiddly as that little task!! Anyways.. managed to get the window up and car usable again..but the cable suffered for its efforts so really need one now Not really trusting it to do its sworn duty any more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 These things are best replaced in 'whole' units. Messing with the components only leads to more hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 ..sure. I have no qualms on that.. just wanted a fix to get her back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 You can get a complete replacement part for the window for less than 100£. Very simple job to replace.. Just need to reuse the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 So..happy that the window is staying up just for the weekend.. My bud @ Toyota and I discovered the part you need to order is simply the 'regulator' this will comprise of all that you need bar the motor and the housing. This will be getting fitted in a day or so.. Thanks to those that mentioned the 'kit'.. we were lookin for individual parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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