Tail gate window cables, again!

Border Boy · Jan 14, 2022

Cables have broken on the tail-gate window on my 2006 FL 1

I've searched the forum, looked at the Youtube videos and the job looks doable

Question, which is the best value regulator kit to buy? LR trade parts sell one for £37.95 on Ebay but you can get cheaper and more expensive. Is there any point in buying used?
Nodge has a favourite supplier of FL parts but I can't find the post so perhaps he can let us have the link

Thanks for any help

Arctic2 · Jan 15, 2022

Border Boy said:
Cables have broken on the tail-gate window on my 2006 FL 1

I've searched the forum, looked at the Youtube videos and the job looks doable
Question, which is the best value regulator kit to buy? LR trade parts sell one for £37.95 on Ebay but you can get cheaper and more expensive. Is there any point in buying used?
Nodge has a favourite supplier of FL parts but I can't find the post so perhaps he can let us have the link

Thanks for any help

I think this is the link you are referring to.
Land Rover Freelander 2 L359 2006-2014 (advancedfactors.co.uk)

Land Rover Freelander 1 L314 1996-2006 (advancedfactors.co.uk)

Side & Tail Door Hardware (advancedfactors.co.uk)

J_D · Jan 15, 2022

I would probably go with a cheaper eBay complete unit. The 37 pound one probably only has 12 month warranty so I'd take the risk of cheaper, replace again if necessary. Once you've changed one they are quite straight forward to change as soon as it starts making grinding noises.
No point going 2nd hand.

Nodge68 · Jan 15, 2022

Border Boy said:
Nodge has a favourite supplier of FL parts but I can't find the post so perhaps he can let us have the link

Advanced Factors.

But they're expensive for regulators. I just buy the cheapest cable kit I can off ebay

, and re-thread my own, well I did. I have a FL2 now, so tail door regulators issues are a thing of the past.

Border Boy · Jan 23, 2022

I installed the new regulator from LR Trade Parts, relatively straight forward job BUT rear window does not go under the top plastic moulding when tailgate is shut, see photo. I have adjusted the bolts arrowed on photo to push the runners further back to alter the angle of the window but still not working correctly.
Any advice will be much appreciated

Nodge68 · Jan 23, 2022

Border Boy said:
Any advice will be much appreciated

Have you put the rubber sealing cap on? This does help push the glass in a bit more.

Border Boy · Jan 23, 2022

Nodge, thanks for reply
Yes, all the seals are in place

Nodge68 · Jan 23, 2022

Border Boy said:
Nodge, thanks for reply
Yes, all the seals are in place

Ok.
You could try moving the glass in the clamps, before retightening the bolts

mbrokof · Jan 24, 2022

Border Boy said:
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I installed the new regulator from LR Trade Parts, relatively straight forward job BUT rear window does not go under the top plastic moulding when tailgate is shut, see photo. I have adjusted the bolts arrowed on photo to push the runners further back to alter the angle of the window but still not working correctly.
Any advice will be much appreciated

Having the same problem on my one, but in my case Autoglass has done it. Always need to push the window slightly to get it in. Will probably order some cables off ebay and try the original one to see how that goes. Was an OEM one, but the thread of the bolt you've highlighted is completely adjusted, no more space and still not sliding in properly.

J_D · Jan 24, 2022

When tightening the adjusting bolts are you holding them with Allan key so they don't turn?
The bolts a double ended and so won't be tight where it bolts to the runner but is held in place by the bolt on outside against the door.

mbrokof · Jan 24, 2022

Yes, I used an Allan key for it. There was also some kind of plastic spacer underneath. Can't say what the Autoglass bloke has done, though. Would assume the same.

Border Boy · Feb 24, 2022

Border Boy said:
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I installed the new regulator from LR Trade Parts, relatively straight forward job BUT rear window does not go under the top plastic moulding when tailgate is shut, see photo. I have adjusted the bolts arrowed on photo to push the runners further back to alter the angle of the window but still not working correctly.
Any advice will be much appreciated

I overcame the problem with a 75mm x 8mm screw on each leg of the runner. See photos

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