Window Regulator

[fotomaker]

Has anyone found a workable solution to repair or replace the small white plastic guides that keep the regulator on the track? On the side with two guides, I have one completely missing and the one on the other side is broken.

My problem is the white plastic parts of the crossbar that raise and lower the window are cracked and broken. My window clips that the SBC bracket replaces look fine. Is it possible to just replace this crossbar?

[tom4bren]

I'm going to replace those 2 white pieces on the right in your top photo with a couple of brass wheels I 'borrowed' from a pully. I'll let you know how that works out (but it'll be a couple more weeks ... low on the priority list at the moment).

AFAIK the cross bar is not available seperately, you have to buy the whole regulator.

[fotomaker]

My real problem is the piece in the middle that the cable attaches to, to raise and lower the window. That part is shot. As others have noted, it is a terrible design! Guess I'll be calling Merlin.

[tom4bren]

One other thing that I recently learnt is that we should NOT be using lithium grease in the window tracks. That gums up as it dries. We should only use a silicon based lubricant (that info comes from recent experience & from the guy who installed my windshield ... so I rekin he knows).

[tom4bren]

My real problem is the piece in the middle that the cable attaches to, to raise and lower the window. That part is shot. As others have noted, it is a terrible design! Guess I'll be calling Merlin.

I don't think that I'll be able to get to modifying the regulator this week (up to my eyeballs in repairing the AC on our RV). If I can though, I'll let you know. I'd be willing to do a $0 swap with you for your FUBAR ones & you get to BETA test my enginerding skills (otherwise, I'll put them in Boy's VX to test).

[fotomaker]

Sounds interesting!

I was about to contact Merlin... I can wait until next week, if you like.
I need to get it fixed fairly soon since she is now my DD.

Do you have a strategy on the part of mine that is broken?

[tom4bren]

Do you have a strategy on the part of mine that is broken?

Not yet but that'll be my problem if we work out the swap.

[VX KAT]

Some pics of unbroken regulator for reference.
First 2 pics are a BRAND NEW one, other 2 are used.



1) New Passenger side


2)



3)Used Driver side




4)Used Driver side

[fotomaker]

Not yet but that'll be my problem if we work out the swap.

OK... Please keep me informed on your progress and success.

Fortunately it's summer and I can drive my Celica.
The problem is after a couple of days with the Celica I start thinking about selling the VX. This parts issue is starting to worry me.

[fotomaker]

Ordered my new part from Merlin today... Thanks for the help!

[Jason]

fotomaker,

where you able to order just the cross arm or did you have to get the entire regulator assembly?

Jason

[VX KAT]

fotomaker,

where you able to order just the cross arm or did you have to get the entire regulator assembly?

Jason

have to buy the entire assembly.

[fotomaker]

fotomaker,

where you able to order just the cross arm or did you have to get the entire regulator assembly?

Jason

I had to buy the entire assembly. $93, if I remember correctly. The irony is that I could not get the motor off the old assembly so I removed the new cross arm and put it on the old assembly and installed it. All is working well!

[atilla_the_fun]

Hi all,
Its been a long time since I've posted here. I've been busy with my other mode of transportation (1978 Alfa Spider).


When I first got my VX three years ago, I bought the SBC fix before I had even opened my doors up. Both windows were tilting, with the worst being the passenger. I thought that it was a clip issue given the state of the forum at the time. After opening it up it was clear that the issue was with the wear of the plastic guides on the cross member. This was a terrible design flaw, but I assume that a scissor mechanism wouldn't fit inside the VX's door due to the curvature.

Anyways, after some lazy bit of searching, I came across this Isuzu Rodeo regulator from 94-97 (and honda passport). Does that cross member look familiar?

VX regulator:

Rodeo Regulator:

[twostep1n2]

My dad has 2001 trooper and we bought a new rear door regulator for it. when it came it looked almost identical to the V. So based only on the pictures posted here and the pictures on ebay I think you could drill out the spot welds on the mount brackets on the old reg and rivet them on the trooper reg and you would be good to go. THIS HAS NOT BEEN TESTED. just an idea.