Video / instructions for rear door power window regulator/motor?

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Cara
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Video / instructions for rear door power window regulator/motor?

Post by Cara »

I'll have to update our "garage:" Husband totaled his '05 avoiding a herd of deer, but got an '07 from Florida within weeks with fewer miles on it.

Rear passenger window doesn't work, though, so we've ordered/received a regulator/motor.

I did a search, and came up with a Youtube video on replacing in a Corolla -- but are there any more "specific" instructions out there, for this task, that someone can quickly refer me to? Or will that video be close enough?

Thanks
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Re: Video / instructions for rear door power window regulator/motor?

Post by trb »

Should be the about the same. I recall a post on here where someone used parts from a Corolla to install power windows/locks on his Vibe, and I used a Corolla power lock/latch to replace a bad one on my 03 GT. I did notice the wires on it were a bit different, but it works just fine.
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Re: Video / instructions for rear door power window regulator/motor?

Post by Cara »

Thanks for the reply -- but, unfortunately, hubby did insufficient troubleshooting and it's NOT the regulator/motor. He never bothered to test the window on THAT door -- just tried the switch on the driver's door. Turns out the window's fine - must be the switch.

Anyone ever replaced THAT?
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Re: Video / instructions for rear door power window regulator/motor?

Post by sideshowalan »

switch is way easier to replace compared to a window motor/regulator. It's only held on by 2? screws, do a search for 'vibe drivers window switch' and you can find plenty for sale.
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