drivers side rear window

[david41073]

im having problem with the power window , ive been told it the window regulator, how much am i looking at replacing it and where would i find one, and is it hard to replace my self

[Dexn]

I've got the same prob :S I believe a window regulator is around $60 (going off prices at ozeparts.com.au) though through holden it might be a bit more... can't see it going over $100 or anything though.

Not sure how much it would be to replace it, but if you do it yourself you basically have to:
- *Disconnect Battery*
- Remove door trim (by unscrewing the door handle and removing the snipper - then you carefully just pull it off from the bottom right)
- Disengage and remove the glass (I did it to a VK once, real pain in the arse but I did it by myself. If I had help it probably would have been a lot easier)
- Drill out the rivets holding the regulator in.

Then just put it all back in. Personally, I'll be doing it myself

BTW: If you buy or have the Gregory's service and repair manual, there's detailed instructions in there on how to do it. If you decide to do it yourself and can't get a hold of the Gregory's, lemme know and I can send you the detailed instructions on how to do it.

[hako]

Are you sure it isn't the power window switch or relay...or dry glass runners. Not much to go wrong with a rear window winder which rarely gets used one would imagine. When you pull the door trim off, try connecting power straight to the window motor - if it works OK then it is not the mechanism.

[david41073]

it the actual cable that is fraying and making a grinding noise, and from holden $480, there is power to the window so its not the power

[Dexn]

$480 for a wire cable?!?! ... even after labour that sounds steep

[david41073]

i think you have to get the whole electric window mechanism, inlcuding motor

that price is supply oonly lol

[hako]

I repaired one from a Fairmont by removing the cable and replacing it with cable salvaged from a manual window setup - they are about the same length and you can get a manual winder from a trashed door at the wreckers for peanuts as they usually are unsaleable.
Most cars have the cable setup nowdays so there are plenty around.
Just about anything can be repaired.