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Old 04-03-2006 | 07:46 PM
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Window Regulator

So my window stopped working today, then a few hours later it crawled up like a snail, and i managed to shut it. Should I clean/lube the tracks, or does this mean I need a whole new regulator and motor? Thanks.
Old 04-03-2006 | 08:35 PM
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its been covered before. well for me i had to get a whole new regulator and motor from a honda dealership, but i got employee discount so it was a good deal, im pretty sure its all one piece and you have to get the motor and the regulator, this seems like its been a common problem for our cars.
Old 04-03-2006 | 08:38 PM
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I had to get my passenger side re-done and it was about $300 i do believe. That was about a year ago, and it's starting to mess up again - JOY.
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$300, jesus christ. it takes like 10 minutes to do. lol
Old 04-03-2006 | 09:15 PM
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wow ghost, you sure are cool.
Old 04-03-2006 | 09:16 PM
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Only takes ten minutes if you know how to remove the door pannel. That my friends can be a very painful task if entered lacking knowledge and proper tools.
Old 04-03-2006 | 09:18 PM
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what tools are we talkin here, and whats this i hear about possibly loosing a finger?
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All I know is I've paid for this car 10x over...only things left to be replaced are the front suspension and the engine, everything else has been replaced or rebult @ least once...
Old 04-03-2006 | 11:11 PM
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$300, jesus christ. it takes like 10 minutes to do. lol
It was $300 for me too, then a week later, someone I believe ghostmaster or athlon put up the diy
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All I know is I've paid for this car 10x over...only things left to be replaced are the front suspension and the engine, everything else has been replaced or rebult @ least once...
To that, alleluia sister
Old 04-03-2006 | 11:20 PM
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I will admit though, it's sad knowing it's only a matter of time before the rest willhave to be replaced hahahaha. But the way I drive that car, I would expect nothing less.
Old 04-04-2006 | 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 972xghost
its been covered before. well for me i had to get a whole new regulator and motor from a honda dealership, but i got employee discount so it was a good deal, im pretty sure its all one piece and you have to get the motor and the regulator, this seems like its been a common problem for our cars.
yes, it's a common problem.

Usually check ebay or a parts site. 94-97 accords have the same one, and it's one piece.
Old 04-04-2006 | 12:56 AM
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300

i'd just drive with no window...not my problem, it's the passengers
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wow ghost, you sure are cool.
thanks i know


i thought taking the door panel off was actually the easier part of the job, getting it back on was a little more difficult for me. but what sucks is the new motor and regulator assembly i put it is slower than the old one i had before it blew up.
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thanks i know


i thought taking the door panel off was actually the easier part of the job, getting it back on was a little more difficult for me. but what sucks is the new motor and regulator assembly i put it is slower than the old one i had before it blew up.
Taking the door panels off is easy, REINSTALLING them is another story
Old 04-04-2006 | 03:43 PM
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^ and

but I'm sorry for those of you who paid $300 to replace the regulator. I just replaced mine AGAIN this weekend. Part from Superior Acura was $149.31 w/ tax. Pretty easy job, just take your time.
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thats not to bad. at least u didnt get in the ass labor wise. i got mine for $102.48 with my employee discount from Academy Honda. it would have been $146.48 for a normal customer.
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so to answer your question yes i would recommend u get a whole new regulator and motor. did you take your door panel off yet???
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i got mine off ebay for 60

but no one touch =(
Old 04-05-2006 | 10:32 AM
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i got mine off ebay for 60

but no one touch =(
I got my last one off ebay also. Thats why I had to replace it for the SECOND time. POS materials. IMO splurge on the good stuff from Honda/Acura.
Old 04-05-2006 | 03:05 PM
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best bet is to buy it from the dlr i got mine about 2 years ago for $100 from miami acura through my buddy's shop, installed myself (super Easy) and i have not had problems since.
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