MultiBeast

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.

732xghost

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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.

arstraub

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.

732xghost

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$300, jesus christ. it takes like 10 minutes to do. lol

MultiBeast

wow ghost, you sure are cool.

ajtcl

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.

MultiBeast

what tools are we talkin here, and whats this i hear about possibly loosing a finger?

arstraub

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...

97BlackAckCL

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It was $300 for me too, then a week later, someone I believe ghostmaster or athlon put up the diy

97BlackAckCL

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To that, alleluia sister

arstraub

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.

saiko_cl_duck

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.

teh CL

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300

i'd just drive with no window...not my problem, it's the passengers

732xghost

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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.

97BlackAckCL

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Taking the door panels off is easy, REINSTALLING them is another story

Smalls

^ 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.

732xghost

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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.

732xghost

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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???

Slooo97CL

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i got mine off ebay for 60

but no one touch =(

Smalls

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.

lxdeno

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.