2soops Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hi I have a problem with the drivers window. When going up or down there is now a horrible grinding noise and it sounds the next time could be the last time it works. Is this an easy fix with some grease or do i need a new motor/mechanism etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 It sounds to me the metal cord that winds in and out of the mechanism is starting to fray. It might end up either snagging in the motor or snapping altogether. Get the door card off and get your head in for a look. You dont want the window dropping into the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK1 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 L18msy could be right, you definitely need to take the trim off and have a look. Let me know if you work out what the noise is. I replaced a window mech in my Celica recently with one from a scrap car that looked fine. It works fine, but makes a strange noise on the way down. I was thinking it might need a bit of lube especially since it wasn't new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 L18msy could be right, you definitely need to take the trim off and have a look. Let me know if you work out what the noise is. I replaced a window mech in my Celica recently with one from a scrap car that looked fine. It works fine, but makes a strange noise on the way down. I was thinking it might need a bit of lube especially since it wasn't new. Il whip it off in the next couple of days and post my findings, it does sound like it might be the cable though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Well, you guys were right. Took the door card of just now and the cable is frayed in 2 places, right by the motor itself and right next to the fastener that holds it to the glass. When you raise or lower it there is also greenish colour powdered plastic coming out of the housing by the motor, presumably where the frayed bits of cable are chewing up the plastic inside. I've just read another post from today by Kazama 76 where he's changing just the motor but is having real trouble. Would i therefore be better getting a whole regulator assembly with motor rather than one without the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I've just read another post from today by Kazama 76 where he's changing just the motor but is having real trouble. Would i therefore be better getting a whole regulator assembly with motor rather than one without the motor? I don't recall anyone having problems with the motor, just the cables which is very common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rajinder Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 There is no need to change the motor if it is working fine, just the regulator. About £60.00 +vat +postage from Steve Manley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 Motors fine, just the cables had it. Il give steve a call tomorrow. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazama76 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 HAs anyone got steve's number :-) pm if so cheers :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 HAs anyone got steve's number :-) pm if so cheers :-) Steve Manley - 01865 291300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Well, you guys were right. Took the door card of just now and the cable is frayed in 2 places, right by the motor itself and right next to the fastener that holds it to the glass. When you raise or lower it there is also greenish colour powdered plastic coming out of the housing by the motor, presumably where the frayed bits of cable are chewing up the plastic inside. Yup thats had it, time for a new regulator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2soops Posted October 19, 2010 Author Share Posted October 19, 2010 Cheers guys, i know Steve quite well. He's only 10 mins from where i live, very handy i can tell you. Thanks again Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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