Window regulator advice

[Bdc101]

My X was overdue for breaking on me, but fortunately it's no worse than the drivers side window stuck down. And you know, it's still nice and warm here, so no big deal.

I took it apart today and found that the metal and plastic piece kit must be a cable guide?) Was broken. I could get the window to roll up if I helped it out. While taking out the window I broke the two plastic clibs that hold it to the regulator as well.

Should I replace the whole regulator at this point, or just replace the two clips and the cable guide? Should I just lube up the regulator and put it back since it seems to work fine?

Also, should I replace my driver's door handle while I have the door apart as a preventative maintenance?

Thanks!

[Bando]

Originally Posted by Bdc101

Also, should I replace my driver's door handle while I have the door apart as a preventative maintenance?

Thanks!

yes, the carrier at least

[streetsoffire]

Any info on which window regulator to go with? My Indy sez my drivers side needs replacing......

[X53Jay4.8is]

Well min was 12 years old and 126k miles so I went back with a n OE unit.

[StephenVA]

Buy the OE regulator and it will fit and function as designed. REPLACE the clip that holds the glass to the regulator. Clip colors are Black = front and white =rear or the reverse. Someone will chip in and say which is which but the PN on Real OEM will get you the right ones.

[Ricky Bobby]

^This - If it lasts 12 years I'd spend the few bucks extra to know I'm not getting a headache again - the window clips (x2 on front, x1 on rear, per window) also need to be done at the same time as they get brittle with age -

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by StephenVA

Buy the OE regulator and it will fit and function as designed. REPLACE the clip that holds the glass to the regulator. Clip colors are Black = front and white =rear or the reverse. Someone will chip in and say which is which but the PN on Real OEM will get you the right ones.

And the price is $1.50ea for fronts black (2) and $8ea for rear white(1)

[StephenVA]

Originally Posted by OptimusPriM5

And the price is $1.50ea for fronts black (2) and $8ea for rear white(1)

Aha I knew we would hear from someone with experience on these clips. Thanks OptimusPriM5! I know first hand that you have experience with window regulators...

[streetsoffire]

Excuse me; but when you members mention “rear”, are you referring to the “backseat or rear passenger windows”? (In terms of the clips to buy).......I only ask because I see the phrase “reverse” mentioned also.....so is the white clip for the reverse side of the FRONT window, or is the white clip for the REAR PASSENGER window??

[OptimusPriM5]

Originally Posted by streetsoffire

Excuse me; but when you members mention “rear”, are you referring to the “backseat or rear passenger windows”? (In terms of the clips to buy).......I only ask because I see the phrase “reverse” mentioned also.....so is the white clip for the reverse side of the FRONT window, or is the white clip for the REAR PASSENGER window??

The white clips are for the REAR. He was saying he wasnt 100% which color was which. I can confirm 100% I am correct