Window regulators
The window regulator is the cable or scissor mechanism inside the door that lifts and lowers the glass. Common signs of a failed regulator are a motor that hums while the glass stays put, glass that drops into the door, or glass that rises crooked and binds. Some regulators are sold without a motor so you can reuse a good one. Others come as a complete regulator and motor assembly. Browse power window regulators, window regulator and motor assemblies or window motors, then match year, make, model, door side and motor option. Verify fitment before ordering. For diagnosis steps, read window won’t go up: DIY regulator fix.
FAQ
Window regulator vs window motor: what is the difference?
The motor supplies the power. The regulator is the track and cable, or scissor arm, that moves the glass. A hum with no glass movement usually means the regulator. Total silence means checking the switch, the fuse and the motor first.
Should I check the switch before buying a regulator?
Yes. If the window works from one switch and not the other, or if no window works at all, test the switch and the fuse before you buy a regulator or motor.
Do I need a regulator with motor or without?
If your old motor runs smoothly and quietly, a regulator-only part lets you reuse it. If the motor is slow, noisy or dead, an assembly with motor saves doing the job twice. Confirm the plug and the mounting points match your old part.