What's wrong with my window?

[honda2014]

My driver side window rolls down fine, but when I roll it up, it gets off track, and juts out of line, creating a gap in the door and the glass. I think it's my window regulator, but I'm not sure.

[dysfunk]

Most likely the window sash and the weather stripping by the mirror. Thats my issue with mine.

[honda2014]

Most likely the window sash and the weather stripping by the mirror. Thats my issue with mine.

I'll take a picture of it and be right back. I really want to fix it.

[honda2014]

Anytime I roll it up, this will happen, unless I push on it from outside the car.
Sorry about the big pic.

['93CB7Ex]

pull the panel off and look to see if the bolts that hold the glass to the regulator are tight. also, check the bolts holding the regulator to the door frame.

[honda2014]

pull the panel off and look to see if the bolts that hold the glass to the regulator are tight. also, check the bolts holding the regulator to the door frame.

How do I take the panel off?

[deevergote]

Undo all screws on the panel, then pop it off.

It's the regulator. There's a plastic bit that breaks off, and what you have happening is the result.

[honda2014]

Undo all screws on the panel, then pop it off.

It's the regulator. There's a plastic bit that breaks off, and what you have happening is the result.

Will I have to get a new regulator? Or is there someway to fix it?

[deevergote]

New regulator, unfortunately. They're not terribly expensive, thankfully. Rockauto has them. ********* probably does as well.

I have to replace mine, in fact.


Be careful when installing. Be sure to adjust it properly, and be sure the bolts are tight. I didn't adjust mine properly, and the two center bolts came loose. They sawed their way through the metal on my door, ruining the mounting holes. I may need to get a new door to ever have a properly functioning window (which means ANOTHER paint job!) I blamed the cheap part at first, but I think the reason was probably my careless installation.


Also, if you want to lubricate your window tracks, use powdered graphite. Don't use any petroleum or silicone based spray. Also, don't clean the "dirt" off the sides of the window glass. That's graphite. It's supposed to be there. (again, speaking from personal experience!)

[Quashish]

If you have a kragen or O'riley's in your area they sell you a new or refurbished motor and regulator has a lifetime warranty.

[honda2014]

New regulator, unfortunately. They're not terribly expensive, thankfully. Rockauto has them. ********* probably does as well.

I have to replace mine, in fact.


Be careful when installing. Be sure to adjust it properly, and be sure the bolts are tight. I didn't adjust mine properly, and the two center bolts came loose. They sawed their way through the metal on my door, ruining the mounting holes. I may need to get a new door to ever have a properly functioning window (which means ANOTHER paint job!) I blamed the cheap part at first, but I think the reason was probably my careless installation.


Also, if you want to lubricate your window tracks, use powdered graphite. Don't use any petroleum or silicone based spray. Also, don't clean the "dirt" off the sides of the window glass. That's graphite. It's supposed to be there. (again, speaking from personal experience!)

Thanks deev!

[Shadow1992]

It is possible to remove the plastic part from the regulator. I have had to do that on my rear windows when they had the same issue you are having. I went to the junkyard and removed the plastic parts from cars there and then replaced mine with them. Cost me $5 at my yard for 4 of them. Possible alternative for you if you cant or dont want to afford a whole new regulator. Need to take some caution though cause you can break them taking them off and on.

[dysfunk]

take a picture of the weather stripping next to the mirror.. that's where my issue is.. and from the looks of it, could be your issue as well.

Mine still pops out of the track even after replacing the motor and regulator.. by the way, i bought both, for 51 bucks shipped.

[GunRunner]

When I got my white DD accord it was doing hte same hting, part of the weather stripping and window guide was missing

Regulator was fine, a trip to the local Pull-A-Part took care of it.

[kayelemenohpee]

my wagon is the same way, i notice it gets tight by the front where the side mirror screw cover is, I just hold the window back towards the rear while i roll it up.