window regulator fail... twice - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

jmccjr · 01-07-2014, 06:24 PM

I recently took on the task of replacing my drivers side window regulator in my 2001 boxster and I followed the instructions posted on this forum. First regulator replaced 6 months ago and then again 2 months ago. Both new regulators have had the cable come off the bottom right pulley and the created slack has bound up the cable in the center hub behind the motor. I am starting to think I am doing something wrong and I'm seeking advice from the forum. Please help.

ilikeching · 01-08-2014, 02:33 PM

Check this installation video, great step by step.

Window Regulator Replacement on a Porsche - YouTube

jmccjr · 01-08-2014, 05:27 PM

Thanks ilikeching. Based on the video I reinstalled the regulators correctly but I continue to throw the cables and it occurred on the same pulley for both replacements. The second one didn't last 60 days. I must be missing something on the adjustment side of it yet I see very few areas to make such adjustments. Is it possible the top isn't fitted properly and it's binding there?

linderpat · 01-09-2014, 05:36 AM

keeper....

heliguy · 01-09-2014, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmccjr

Thanks ilikeching. Based on the video I reinstalled the regulators correctly but I continue to throw the cables and it occurred on the same pulley for both replacements. The second one didn't last 60 days. I must be missing something on the adjustment side of it yet I see very few areas to make such adjustments. Is it possible the top isn't fitted properly and it's binding there?

Did you get an ebay regulator or factory? I've had trouble with the ebay one with the white pulleys.

jmccjr · 01-09-2014, 07:31 AM

I purchased a Dorman OEM part which has green pulleys

ilikeching · 01-09-2014, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmccjr

Thanks ilikeching. Based on the video I reinstalled the regulators correctly but I continue to throw the cables and it occurred on the same pulley for both replacements. The second one didn't last 60 days. I must be missing something on the adjustment side of it yet I see very few areas to make such adjustments. Is it possible the top isn't fitted properly and it's binding there?

Did you reset with window button?

Here's another thread:
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/25704-window-regulator-permanent-fix-stretched-cable-3.html

jmccjr · 01-10-2014, 06:25 PM

I followed the reset instructions I found on this forum. I am really confused with what causes the cable to jump off the pulley since it it's the common denominator in the failure of both new regulators. I didn't mess with the long threaded screws on the parts that clamp to the glass because it didn't seem to move the glass very much either way.