I've experienced this with Ford and GM as well (haroldskilley)

Aug 10, 2012 - 3:19pm

haroldskilley

I've experienced this with Ford and GM as well

Manufacturers use plastic parts. The plastic part gets brittle in hot temperatures, and snaps and breaks. Then you get to replace the window regulator (frequently).

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Rear Window Regulator just went out

UVCoug

Aug 10, 03:08pm

Bimmer? If so that is a common issue (short)

Tokolosh

Aug 10, 03:11pm

Benz...and yeah I had heard it is common (nm)

UVCoug

Aug 10, 03:13pm

When mine went it was simply the

Tokolosh

Aug 10, 03:15pm

So no new motor needed?

UVCoug

Aug 10, 03:17pm

Yep, dive in...

Tokolosh

Aug 10, 03:19pm

What kind of car?

haroldskilley

Aug 10, 03:12pm

I believe they used plastic on the rear regulators

UVCoug

Aug 10, 03:14pm

I've experienced this with Ford and GM as well

haroldskilley

Aug 10, 03:19pm

This seriously drives me nuts!! (nm)

UVCoug

Aug 10, 03:20pm

we had a 99 Windstar a few years ago and the temperature

Superkid

Aug 10, 03:33pm

You were probably lied to.

haroldskilley

Aug 10, 03:35pm

I removed the radio and replaced the actual motor myself

Superkid

Aug 10, 03:43pm

Ok I believe you.

haroldskilley

Aug 10, 03:47pm

Or the switch? (short)

Hank Rearden

Aug 10, 03:28pm

Is it a Ford pickup? (short)

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Aug 10, 03:13pm

^^^just got rid of a 2004 Ford truck^^^ (nm)

Superkid

Aug 10, 03:14pm

window regulators is a HUGE problem with the 2004 models... (short)

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Aug 10, 03:18pm

After having 3 regulators go out on my 2004

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Aug 10, 03:16pm

Nice. I will most likely be doing that as well (nm)

UVCoug

Aug 10, 03:19pm

Just look around on youtube....

Don_Juan_El_Guapo

Aug 10, 03:23pm

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