i got a 05 4door Cavalier and my window for my driver door has stopped going up and down. Anyone know how much that runs to get fixed (parts n labor) at a local mechanic?? Just trying to get a ballpark estimate? if anyone knows would appreciate the info. Also my Horn stopped working, thought it was the fuse replaced it but still doesnt work, any one got a estimate on how much to get that fixed?
Thanks
Chris
just had my window motor and regulator replaced. ran almost $300.
go to this post--
Free Hayne's PDF, go buy the regulator/motor at your nearest parts store (~ $170), and go to town.
read the manual first tho. you WILL need rivets. if you use bolts to replace these things they are notorious for wiggling their way out, and in turn ruining yet another motor. *suck.
hope it helps!
--j.
If you take your car to a GM dealer, be prepared for an $800 estimate. GM will want to sell you a new power regulator, which lists for over $300. You can get new aftermarket (China) regulators on eBay for under $100 ready to install. Or, you can get replacement motors only for less than half that, both on-line and at local parts stores. It's not a fun job as the motors are riveted to the regulators, the regulators are riveted to the doors and there must be someone at the factory that sharpens all the access holes in the doors with a file during final assembly. There have been lots of threads about power window motors here, so search a bit and see what comes up. My guess is if a local mechanic will do it, it will still cost you $200-$300 if he uses a new aftermarket motor on your old regulator. Be wary though. Every door I've opened that has had a motor replaced has been butchered with the rivet holes overdrilled, the water sealing plastic shredded and likely not replaced, rivets not installed correctly, etc.. Good luck. - Mark
PS - I've used bolts with Locktight on the motors I've changed and I've not had a problem with them coming loose. But, the bolts/rivets that hold the motor in are smaller than those used to hold the regulator in. If you rivet, make sure you do it right.
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PS - I've used bolts with Locktight on the motors I've changed and I've not had a problem with them coming loose. But, the bolts/rivets that hold the motor in are smaller than those used to hold the regulator in. If you rivet, make sure you do it right.
BOTH my motors were replaced with nuts and bolts, and the locktight is holding nicely.
Its a bit of a pain because there isnt a lot of room to work, but its very easy to do. just pick a nice day unless youre inside and make sure you have more time than you think you need to finish. I would estimate it taking an hour per side if i were working slowly. (if i had not done it before -- now i could be done inside an hour most likely).
"A car just isn't a car without a little blood, sweat, and beers." -- Shadowfire
Bolts and locktite is the way to go, I had mine go out on both of my doors costed me close 500 to get replaced and they used rivets. Within 2 years both went out. I then replaced them myself like 3 years ago with some motors from checkers for like 80 bucks a piece used 3/8" nuts and bolts with heavy duty locktite and have been good ever since.
