window regulator problem

[fattie]

its been so nice here latley i decided to uncover the general and start working on her again. i went to roll down the window and nothin happend , seems the regulator is stripped or something , anyone have any experience with this ? i do have a spare door with good regualtor , howmuch of a pain is to take them out of the door? oh and i did search. thanks

[wybnrml]

If it is the crank behind the handle Pocket Rocket explained it here, hope this helpshttp://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...gulator&page=2

[Biff]

If you have a new regulator assembly it should just unbolt and reinstall with a good one.
I repaired mine using a Escorts winder taking apart both and putting it back together,
My window goes up and down using the winder but the brake mechanism does not hold the window up. I have to hold it up using a bungie from the armrest.
Very difficult to hold the wound spring,the cable pulley and get it back together, even when you hold your mouth right.
Use the correct replacement, it will be much easier.

[murrillcg]

I replaced mine just yeasterday, and its not hard at all. it shouldn't take you no more than 30 min. max. Make sure you remove the 2 bolts (10mm) holding the window and pull out the window first. Then it's a matter of removing 5 nuts and 1 bolt (10mm), then install in reverse.

[Papabug]

Check the splines on the handle maybe you will be lucky and just have to replace the handle...