need help with window motors

[cory21]

have a 2002 explorer and both the rear windows stopped going up and down.. i took the door panels off and the metal cables were all kinked around the motors reel. Can i just buy new cables and wrap them around the reel myself or do i have to get the whole motor for it to come with the cables already wrapped. And if i can wrap them myself than if someone has pictures or a description for how they get wrapped around the reel and where the cables hook on inside the door that would help alot. Thank so much

 

[cory21]

anyone have a clue?

 

[Limited02]

If they came undone once, they may come undone again. If you can afford to replace with a new window regulator, you should. I know it's not what you wanted to hear, but that's my opinion.

 

[cory21]

so in order to get the new cables and everything i have to buy a whole new regulator? and that comes with the cable wrapped around the reel of the motor already? cuz thats my big pain feels like

 

[Limited02]

Yes you have to order the entire regulator. Mine broke over the winter and I replaced it. It was very easy to do. If you get one and need help, let me know and I will try to guide you through.

 

[mikeal21]

Easier to do than I thought / Front left

Yes you have to order the entire regulator. Mine broke over the winter and I replaced it. It was very easy to do. If you get one and need help, let me know and I will try to guide you through.

Order the regulator with motor. My front left went auto down, and busted up also. It was 2 below so I guess I shouldn't have tried to use??? I wouldn't have known how to put together old motor to new regulator anyway. Mine had the cables all kinked up also so I thought any chance of making job easier was a plus. I bought mine at Rockauto, about $80. Job was easier than I expected it to be. I'd go all new for sure, doesn't cost too much more but maks half the work at least.

 

[dm007911]

have a 2002 explorer and both the rear windows stopped going up and down.. i took the door panels off and the metal cables were all kinked around the motors reel. Can i just buy new cables and wrap them around the reel myself or do i have to get the whole motor for it to come with the cables already wrapped. And if i can wrap them myself than if someone has pictures or a description for how they get wrapped around the reel and where the cables hook on inside the door that would help alot. Thank so much

i took mine apart to repair it myself. got it all back together and tried it. the 1 side of the cable unreeled its self. i would like to see a diagram of how its rewound around the reel. someone else replied a new one is 80.00. my be the way to go. good luck

 

[watsonc3]

Problem Windows

Is this a running problem. I have lost 3 windows so far to this. I paid to have the drivers side window regulator replaced at a Ford Dealership. It was $248 and the broke a on the plastic that holds the buttons so it doesn't stay down now. I guess I should do the rest myself. It will be cheaper and I can take door panels off with out breaking things.