Window 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.