The cable actuator that actually does the work of raising and lowering the glass might be put together loosely, giving your window a slow speed and allow for dirt and debris to hinder the movement.

A window regulator is a mechanism that controls the movement of power windows. It consists of a motor, gears, and cables that raise and lower the window glass. Learn how much it costs to replace a ...

“The window regulators are not made to break ice free, and it prematurely wears out the window regulator mechanism.” Power window issues can be intermittent or permanent.

This 1968 Plymouth Barracuda underwent a side glass, regulators, and window alignment through Muscle Car Restoration's progressive restoration process.

Power window motors and window regulators lead a tough life. The regulators in the majority of newer cars use cables to operate. The wear from raising and lowering a window thousands of times in ...

No matter how well you maintain your C5, you're probably going to have to replace a window regulator or two before your ownership days are over. Yep, it's almost a right of passage on '97-'04 ...

Read the tech article on Window adjustments on 1984 to 1990 Corvettes, brought to you by the experts at Corvette Fever Magazine.

So, while replacing a window regulator in your vintage Mustang might not be the embodiment of excitement, it's something you'll really want to know about should you have to do it at some point.

How Does A Window Regulator Work? Window regulators can have one of three lift mechanism types: Cable mechanism. The window drive is performed using a steel cable, chain, or belt. Lever mechanism. The ...