power window motor cable broke

[-Matt-]

Has this happened to anyone else? How are you guys fixing the broken cable? Tips on repair? Pictures?

Thanks

-Matt-

[fastblackmerc]

I'd replace the entire regulator assembly.

[Got_1]

just replace the regulator. i've never heard of anyone repairing the cable.

[-Matt-]

the motor is fine, runs fine, the widow is broken from the cable it seems

[fastblackmerc]

the motor is fine, runs fine, the widow is broken from the cable it seems

That is why you need to replace the regulator.

[-Matt-]

Does anyone have a picture or illustration on how it works? I have only torn down a door to fix the scissor kind

[MM2004]

Matt,

You can see the broken cable?

Mike.

[-Matt-]

Matt,

You can see the broken cable?

Mike.


No but you can hear it and the window just free falls

[Chevyguy]

here tis

http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q329/folingo/94%20Town%20Car/SL370444.jpg

Get a MOTORCRAFT replacement good for 92-2011 Will need to drill out some 1/4" rivets

Town car procedure Marauder similar,the newer cars have holes to access the motor to regulator bolts so you dont need to drill

http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00265.html

[-Matt-]

Ours has the rivets?

[ImpalaSlayer]

Ours has the rivets?


dont be scared of em you poon. all you gotta do is knock the center out with a punch and drill off the head.

[-Matt-]

dont be scared of em you poon. all you gotta do is knock the center out with a punch and drill off the head.


I skeered....

[RoyLPita]

Which window regulator went?

[-Matt-]

Which window regulator went?

Passenger side

[RoyLPita]

Passenger side

Passenger front? Passenger rear?

[fastblackmerc]

dont be scared of em you poon. all you gotta do is knock the center out with a punch and drill off the head.

You don't need to drill anything....

Knock out the shaft of the rivet if it's still there, break off the 3 "legs" from the back of the rivet, pry the rivet out or pop it out with a center punch and hammer. I do it all the time.

[james79stang]

My R/F window motor went @ 80k and the L/F regulator went @ 150k.

[-Matt-]

Passenger front? Passenger rear?

Passenger Front.... why?

Oh and i guess im now looking for a regulator

[thathotrodlincn]

Generally, I have drilled out the rivets, removed the glass, installed the new regulator, reinstalled the glass. If you do not have ath heavy duty rivets and riveter, use 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex head SS bolts and lock nuts. These work fine. Usually takes
about 1=2 hours.
Good luck on the project.

[RoyLPita]

Passenger Front.... why?

Oh and i guess im now looking for a regulator

I have one if you are interested. See my signature.

[-Matt-]

I have one if you are interested. See my signature.

Trade you for that rear end stuff you wanted? PM me

[ImpalaSlayer]

You don't need to drill anything....

Knock out the shaft of the rivet if it's still there, break off the 3 "legs" from the back of the rivet, pry the rivet out or pop it out with a center punch and hammer. I do it all the time.

sure that works great if you can see the back side of them :rolleyes:

[RoyLPita]

Trade you for that rear end stuff you wanted? PM me

PM sent....

[capt512]

You should do a DIY thread when you do it if you do :) lol My passenger front went out just a month ago in mine at 85K miles. :( My 01 & 00 CV both have 135K plus miles and never had a problem. I didn't feel comfortable removing the window etc myself so I paid $325 for a shop to replace my regulator with another ford unit. :(

[RoyLPita]

Part sent out w/rivets. Just remember to use the 2 long ones for the glass.

[SAAAAAC]

Yeah don't buy an after market one. I had issues with a Dorman one I bought. It doesn't fit absolutely snug so it gets thrown off the front track sometimes.


here tis


Get a MOTORCRAFT replacement good for 92-2011 Will need to drill out some 1/4" rivets

Town car procedure Marauder similar,the newer cars have holes to access the motor to regulator bolts so you dont need to drill

http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00265.html

[RoyLPita]

Any updates???