Electric Window Issue

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HoldFast

HoldFast

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Evening folks....

Issue with the electric window on drivers side of a Freelander 1 (3dr).
It’s stuck down and won’t go up.

I have taken the door card off to reveal a broken cable.
Image attached, maybe it’s something different.

Is there an easy fix?

Cheers!
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The easiest fix is to replace the whole mechanism, it's a lot less fiddly than replacing just the cable. There is no EASY fix. You'll have to check the motor as the gears are just plastic and the loose cable being spooled into the gear housing can strip them. In any case, all fixes involve removing the entire mechanism.
 
Crikey, that cable is hellish brown! I've had three out of five of mine go but they've never looked as rusty as that.

Your options are,

1) get a cable kit for less than a tenner, but a little bit fiddly to do.
2) get a regulator and swap your existing motor onto it (my preferred choice) for about £25
3) get a regulator and motor complete for a considerable amount more. This is the easiest option but if you're capable of taking the regulator out, you should be able to cope with the top two options I should think.
 
DefenderPilot said:
The easiest fix is to replace the whole mechanism, it's a lot less fiddly than replacing just the cable. There is no EASY fix. You'll have to check the motor as the gears are just plastic and the loose cable being spooled into the gear housing can strip them. In any case, all fixes involve removing the entire mechanism.
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I’m not to keen on the fiddly part.
:-/
I’ll check the motor too see.
Cheers!

kernowsvenski said:
Crikey, that cable is hellish brown! I've had three out of five of mine go but they've never looked as rusty as that.

Your options are,

1) get a cable kit for less than a tenner, but a little bit fiddly to do.
2) get a regulator and swap your existing motor onto it (my preferred choice) for about £25
3) get a regulator and motor complete for a considerable amount more. This is the easiest option but if you're capable of taking the regulator out, you should be able to cope with the top two options I should think.
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Option 2 should be good if existing motor is ok.
I’ll look for some prices of both options.

Cheers!
 
What’s the best way to test that the motor is all ok?
If it’s fine I’ll order up a new regulator.

If not...
I can get a genuine, second hand regulator and motor for £31
Worth looking at second hand or best to stick to new aftermarket parts?

Thanks folks.
 
HoldFast said:
What’s the best way to test that the motor is all ok?
If it’s fine I’ll order up a new regulator.

If not...
I can get a genuine, second hand regulator and motor for £31
Worth looking at second hand or best to stick to new aftermarket parts?

Thanks folks.
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No point in bothering with second hand components that can wear out. I expect the motor is ok. See if the lights dip slightly when you try to operate the window. If the lights dip, then it's drawing current, as so is likely ok. Only try the switch in short bursts, or you'll fry the motor.
 
Agree with nodge as above. Motors are not usually the issue, and a second hand regulator s likely to go the way of your current one.
 
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