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YOUR RESEARCHWant to replace the window regulators myself
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Repair regulator
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My last two regulator repair job, I repaired the regulator using cable repair kits purchase from Amazon, takes half hour to put new cables, 60 dollars for the kits.
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As mentioned mark window position with tape before removing glass also once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.
once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.”
Door card can be partially removed just don’t unplug air bag connector until you position glass then disconnect battery then remove door card and mark glass with the tape
Leading evidence: 'Repair regulator' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, The most frequently discussed action is 'Disconnect battery' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Replace since acquiring low mileage 03 4s in early 2019
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I�ve had both window regulators replaced since acquiring low mileage 03 4s In early 2019.
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As mentioned mark window position with tape before removing glass also once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.
once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.”
Door card can be partially removed just don’t unplug air bag connector until you position glass then disconnect battery then remove door card and mark glass with the tape
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Wouldn’t you have to disconnect battery and air bag before removing door card, to even see where glass is attached to regulator?
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My last two regulator repair job, I repaired the regulator using cable repair kits purchase from Amazon, takes half hour to put new cables, 60 dollars for the kits.
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Disconnect battery
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As mentioned mark window position with tape before removing glass also once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.
once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.”
Door card can be partially removed just don’t unplug air bag connector until you position glass then disconnect battery then remove door card and mark glass with the tape
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My last two regulator repair job, I repaired the regulator using cable repair kits purchase from Amazon, takes half hour to put new cables, 60 dollars for the kits.
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My last two regulator repair job, I repaired the regulator using cable repair kits purchase from Amazon, takes half hour to put new cables, 60 dollars for the kits.
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Performed · outcome unconfirmed
My last two regulator repair job, I repaired the regulator using cable repair kits purchase from Amazon, takes half hour to put new cables, 60 dollars for the kits.
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Hi all,
I want to replace the window regulators in my 2002 C4S. Is this a DIY project or should I spend the $1000 and have my mechanic do it? Any video links out there? Many thanks!
Paying $1000 to have a mechanic do the job doesn't mean they won't screw it up. At least if I screw it up I can always back-track and rectify it. With someone else you'll always scratch your head chasing the chain wondering what went wrong and whether they fixed something but broke something else.
Follow the best instructions on line and you won’t cuss too much. A couple hours of research and the right tools/parts on-hand will make the diy about a 2.5 wrench out of 5.
My last two regulator repair job, I repaired the regulator using cable repair kits purchase from Amazon, takes half hour to put new cables, 60 dollars for the kits.
Good call!! I'm about to do this on my 986. Also OP, go OEM parts. I did a lot of research and there was a fair amount of people who said the non-oem regulators would fail.
I have done this job twice first time took over 2 hours as I went slow and took a bunch of pictures along the way second time did it in a little over an hour. As mentioned mark window position with tape before removing glass also once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.
Rich
I also have to do on 2002 C4S. Have part in hand. Above it says “
once you get glass in position disconnect your battery before you unplug side airbag then connect airbag after cable replacement before connecting battery if you don’t will throw an airbag code and a display on the dash.”
Wouldn’t you have to disconnect battery and air bag before removing door card, to even see where glass is attached to regulator? Any codes to reser after battery re-connect?
Door card can be partially removed just don’t unplug air bag connector until you position glass then disconnect battery then remove door card and mark glass with the tape
Rich
DIY!...It�s an easy, albeit finicky job. Do your research first - there�s tons of info online. Pelican has a good tutorial with photos. Put the cash you save into something else the car needs...
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays
Just looked at the invoice from my indy for regulator replacement including OEM parts. $551, billed for 2 hours. I�m in central NJ. I�ve had both window regulators replaced since acquiring low mileage 03 4s In early 2019.
