Newgendesign Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Just had an interesting hour dismantling the drivers side door card and accessing the window motor assembly.... Coming back from a trip the window made some funny noises and refused to go back up so I figured maybe the window had popped out of its runners - on closer inspection it appears the cable it uses to raise and lower the window has become mashed. The motor is fine and switch gear is all good. Just wondering what the best procedure is to fix this - is it a whole motor replacment or can you simply just replace the cable? I think its a Toyota (or local garage job) as I kind of think im making more of a mess of it the more I dismantle bits.... At least I have the window wedged (with a wrench) to stop it falling down (you would think there was a hole that you could poke a screwdriver into to wedge it up at the right level) Hoep someone can suggest what the best fix and potential cost of sorting is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 why dont you just get a second hand unit from keron? - be a damn sight easier than trying to replace te cable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Apologies for being dumb - who's Keron? I must admit after having the cable and winder off and apart it is a little complicated lol Almost had my hand off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Apologies for being dumb - who's Keron? I must admit after having the cable and winder off and apart it is a little complicated lol Almost had my hand off... Do'h, Keron is one of the traders that breaks cars - so loads of spares.. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=143751 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray007 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 If the cable is snapped from 1 place u maybbe able to solder it? If not as above try keron on this site, I think he's in the traders section as extreme performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Cheers chaps. The cable is mashed as its got caught and kinked etc - Im thinking the whole unit will probably be the solution and replace the lot. I think a small plastic clip seems to have broken too butcant see what purpose ithas as the tension of the window is held by the motor assembly winder bolted to the door. Might be a local garage job to fix it if I can get the part ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK1 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I had a similar problem with my '94 Celica and you're really best replacing the whole unit. If you're okay with D.I.Y. should only take you an hour. Two things to watch out for (1) make sure the glass is in the runners inside the door (2) make the final adjustments for the bracket holding the glass, when the glass is all the way up. On the Celica there are holes in the door panel, near the top, to allow a socket through to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Spot on fella- thank you for the tips... Is there a guide anywhere on the web on how to do this? Ive searched the forum to no avail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray007 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Just make sure you go to someone reliable, 1st mechanic I went to, when my window got stuck, basically the closest garage to where I was at the time. The mechanic said if he can fix it will coat me £40! I didn't want to blatently sat no so I told him I don't have much cash on me and that I'll bring the car later, thinking he might be loosing a customer he then said just give £20!!!! That's half of the original quote, shows how people can try rip you off, just for that I took mine elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 ..i thought i had a part number somewhere but I can't find it You can buy a kit to fix this from Toyota for around £100..its the runner, cable and the spool all in one easy fit package. the hard part is gettin the thing so you dont get wind noise at speed..but you'll find that out..endless hours of adjustments...but the main job ain't rocket science bud.. You'll need to ask Toyota for the 'regulator' i think.. i thought i tagged the part # on my thread before..but obviously not..d'oh!! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=195401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Ah yeh - the other window has the wind noise issue which is a nightmare to fettle to getright... been there! In terms of reattaching the cable to the window assembly: Ive had the motor apart etc understand the way it spools etc but cannot see how the cables attach to the window "frame" - its a bit tight to see properly? I wish there was a YouTube guide for doing this as it would make life sooooo much easier. Good advice guys though - will be putting an order through Keron shortly to get the parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Mine went a couple of years back, only problem is after I dropped the window dropped window down to fit the new unit, and despite many attempts I have never been able to get the glass to line up perfectly on the seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Get a new one. I got mine both left and right side for £58.98 each plus VAT and P&P from Steve Manley. Part no. Y69801-14111 Y69802- 14111 Afraid don't know which no is right or left. Give Steve a ring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 About to put an order in... Now forgive me for being a pain in the rear but does the unit come with teh cables too? I simply assume that the cables need attaching to the frame of the window? Difficult to imagine what I get in the package yer see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 About to put an order in... Now forgive me for being a pain in the rear but does the unit come with teh cables too? I simply assume that the cables need attaching to the frame of the window? Difficult to imagine what I get in the package yer see it comes complete with cables, whole framework complete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aweegin Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 ..as Keron said. It's a whole unit that you just bolt in..... it'll be self explanatory as soon as you see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgendesign Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Spent a few hours fitting this! Done! No problems at all! Thanks guys for the help. Cheers Keron too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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