1 Auto Shop - Window Regulator

Window Guide Regulator / Electric Lift Motor

There are Two Main Designs of Window Regulators; Scissor Type and Cable Driven

Window regulators can be found on the internal section of a vehicle's door panel. These units carry the glass and also control the height at which it sits.

The Window regulator is the mechanism that moves the window up and down is called the window regulator. In cars with power windows, the regulator is powered by an electric motor, called the lift motor.

Window regulators can fail for a variety of reasons, including wear and tear, corrosion, and damage from impact. If your window regulator fails, you may need to replace it.

Some of the most common symptoms of a failing window regulator:

• The window is difficult to raise or lower. • The window gets stuck in the up or down position. • The window makes noise when it is being raised or lowered. • The window regulator is damaged.