Power Window Cable Snapped
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Power Window Cable Snapped
Hi,
I've been driving all winter with my front left window duck taped up so it wont slide down into the door like it did when it first broke last fall. I had to open the whole door up so I could grab the window to tape it up. When I did I saw that one of the two cables attached to the motor had completely snapped. I don't think I can just buy the cable, or can I? Or is the cable a part of the motor in which I need a whole motor? The motor seems fine though, it runs. It would be a shame to have to get a whole new motor just for the cable. I'm sure they would charge alot.
If anyone know anything on this subject as to what part/parts I would need to buy if I tackle this myself would be nice. I'd really hate to take it to a Ford dealer if I don't have to.
JT
PS. It's a 2002 Ford Explorer
I've been driving all winter with my front left window duck taped up so it wont slide down into the door like it did when it first broke last fall. I had to open the whole door up so I could grab the window to tape it up. When I did I saw that one of the two cables attached to the motor had completely snapped. I don't think I can just buy the cable, or can I? Or is the cable a part of the motor in which I need a whole motor? The motor seems fine though, it runs. It would be a shame to have to get a whole new motor just for the cable. I'm sure they would charge alot.
If anyone know anything on this subject as to what part/parts I would need to buy if I tackle this myself would be nice. I'd really hate to take it to a Ford dealer if I don't have to.
JT
PS. It's a 2002 Ford Explorer
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We'll just incase anyone else has this problem in the future... I broke down and went to the ford dealer parts department.
The cable is part of the power window regulator and not sold separatly so I bought the whole regulator asembly kit.
Now that problem is solved, I hope installation will be fairly easy.
The cable is part of the power window regulator and not sold separatly so I bought the whole regulator asembly kit.
Now that problem is solved, I hope installation will be fairly easy.
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From: Pauline, South Carolina
Don't know about the '02, but the '92 had some 1/4" rivets that had to be drilled out and replaced to put in the new regulator. I had a bit of a time finding those. Hopefully the newer ones have an improved system.
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I've replaced a few regulators and motors in other vehicles....they all required knocking out the old rivets, then drilling a hole or two or three to access nuts. I sewed it all up with nuts and lock washers...super tight.
It's too late now, but you probably could have gotten the cable from salvage.
Try to figure out why yours broke, before you fix it.
It's too late now, but you probably could have gotten the cable from salvage.
Try to figure out why yours broke, before you fix it.
