Faults and Fixes • RE: Window regulator

Mole HD — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:50:09 GMT

Author: Mole HD
Posted: 29th Oct 2026 10:50 pm (GMT 0)

Trouble with that is you can't really get to the bits of cable that usually rust...I did attempt that kind of preventative maintenance early on but even taking the regulator off so I could spray the cables with silicone grease didn't help much.

I've replaced 2 on mine that the cables had rusted through and broken, one front, one rear. Both due to the cables not being pre-greased at the factory. The replacement regulators from eBay were relatively inexpensive (compared to OE...

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Faults and Fixes • RE: Window regulator

yellodisco — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:45:45 GMT

Author: yellodisco
Subject: Window Regulator
Posted: 29th Oct 2026 10:45 pm (GMT 0)

is it worthwhile doing preventative maintenance, i.e. taking off door card and greasing the cables. It seems quite quick and easy to remove door card, so might give it a shot and hopefully reduce risk of failure

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Faults and Fixes • RE: Window regulator

Faults and Fixes • RE: Window regulator