Honda Civic Window Regulator Diagnosis and Replacement 2006 (2006-2010 Similar)
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- čas přidán 5. 10. 2016
- In this video I show you how to troubleshoot a power window that isn't working on a Honda Civic. I also show how I replace the window regulator which was the problem. The exact vehicle in this video is a 2006 Honda Civic EX.
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Great video, you explained how the switches work in clear terms, your schematic and showing where to place the test leads of the multimeter really helped make it understandable. I was able to trouble shoot our 2013 Civic (same color wires on the rear door switches BTW). Watching you take the motor out makes me feel comfortable that I can do the same thing. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the comment, glad the video helped!
Probably cheaper to just pop the motor case off once you have the whole thing out, and examine the motor directly. I did that with mine and tinkered with it some. Cleaned the motor shaft where it makes contact with the 2 electrical pads. As well as bending those 2 pads inward slightly to give them back a little extra force to the motor shaft so they dont lose contact which I think might have been going on since the motor its selfs looked pretty good actually. Seems to have worked so far, I'll update later on how well this helped me. As of now though, Its working for me, and for free =).
Free is always good!
Great advice about not messing with door lock n open cables. I started to undo and it’s more of a pain than it’s worth. Propped the door panel against the door like you and replaced my window regulator n motor likity split. Thanks for doing this vid. Your channel is one of my favorites. Good engineering approach. Triple thumbs up !
Just wanted to write a quick thank you note for doing this video. My rear passenger window hasn't worked for years and I finally decided to look into it. Your video was perfect for me. I'm certainly not a "car guy" and you made things simple and easy to understand. Also the tip about banging the motor and ultimately cutting the wire was wonderful. Thanks!
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Thank you! Finally, a video where the window does NOT roll down. I used lots of duct tape so the window wouldn't fall down 😅. Easy peasy! Except I did this on the driver's side.
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Great video! This helped me fix the window on my 2011 Honda Civic driver-side window. Those Lisle window holder suction cups were a lifesaver. Thank you Big Dog!
This is an old video, and thanks again ;with this i was able to fix another Civic with 2 front windows not working, I replaced both regulators 2 years ago and today the wife informed me both front window were not working again, this time again with the help of you colored drawing I isolated the problem and replace 20 amp blow fuse #30 , and the windows are working again, we’ll see if I have a motor starting to go later.
Super helpful. With the cost savings of having this done at the dealership, I don't mind springing an extra $10 for the glass window holder. Thanks for this super informative video!
Glad it helped!
@@BigDog50001 I have the window regulator on order, and am looking forward to tackling this project this weekend! I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks again for the great video!
GREAT Video! I fast forwarded through the troubleshooting, knew it was the motor. I have changed them before and did the tape method to hold the window. PLEASE NOTE, spend the extra 15.00 or 20.00 and get the suction cups. Thanks to the tips given on this video, One about not taking the cables loose from the panel and just laying it to the side and the suction cups to hold the window, it too me 24 Minutes from start to finish and the window works like a champ. Thanks again
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Great explanation of how the switches work as well as the rest of the video. Thanks.
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
I learned a lot from the video. Funny thing is that what he said in the first minute is what helped me most. I had my panel removed and was about to start the troubleshooting process and his off the cuff comment about the disable button was my problem. I had not even thought of that. I wasted a lot of time learning how to open it up and all I had to do was push the button. If I had watched this video first I would have saved a lot of time.
Sometimes the easiest fixes are the ones we learn the most from!
Top man. First video from start to finish. Well done.👍👍
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
Informative, covered it all. Nice job! Ordered the Dorman regulator from Amazon.
Thank you for the comment!
Awesome video dude! This is the exact problem i have with my 07 honda civic. Im probably going to have my honda dealer fix this problem however.
Appreciate the comment, thanks!
Thanks a lot, help me heaps, especially the trick with cutting the cable to get the window down. Successful install in Brisbane Australia
Thank you! This is a big help.
Great video. Very informative and told me everything i needed to know.
I appreciate the comment, thanks!
whew, gonna give this a shot. definitely intimidated. thank you!
Thank you for the video. I changed mine in 25 minutes.
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Honestly one of the best help videos I've ever seen. Followed the instructions exactly, and I ended up getting it to work by beating the motor in the same manner. I wonder how long it'll last though... thanks man!
Thanks for the comment 👍!
If you are in a jam, you can always beat on the motor...awesome...Haha!
Thank you for this video. It is what I was looking for to troubleshoot my windows. Thank you!
Thanks for the comment!
I used to drive a car where you had to sometimes tap on the solenoid to get the starter to crank. 🤣
Awesome video thank you for taking the time to do this!!!!
Thank you, I appreciate the comment!
Great video. Seems easy to follow as I’m about to undertake this task with no auto mechanic skills whatsoever. Help me Lord. 😢😭
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I know nothing about cars but I will try to follow this guide to fix my windows..the garage is too much
P.s... the motor "stopoed" working again because you disconnected and reconnect the same wires when your tried to put the window down and it was connected to go up.... But either way it was a bad motor.. just wanted to make note of that lol
Rosa Soto You know nothing about cars and yet you were able to spot that, nice job! Good luck with the repair, I hope you get it fixed!
Hey. Old video i know, but see that circular cap beside the motor? You can pop that off and wind the window down manually with a needle nose pliers. Saves from cutting the cable and leaves the opportunity to repair the motor. A lot of times the motor is electrically good, but a failed bearing can cause it to bind up.
Your video is excellent. Thanks
I appreciate the comment, thank you!
Thank you for the video. I will work on my 2005 Honda Civic. My both windows on passenger side not working the Sam time. Probably not the motor.
Thuong Ngo Could be any combination of regulator/wiring/switch/fuse. I would do basic power/ground checks at switches and motors. That generation Civic is notorious for bad regulators (but so are many other Hondas). If both went out at exact same time, look towards driver switch.
Thank you, so much for your time and knowledge!
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thanks for your video, i followed the instructions to fix a stuck window
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
very good information. Thank you!
Great video. Thanks a lot. Now im gonne fix the windows on a Civic from 1996.......
Thanks!
Great guide. My passenger window was stuck in the down position and this video guide made the troubleshooting much less stressful
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it!
Awesome video thank you!
Thanks, I appreciate the comment!
Great help!!Thank You
Thanks!
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Thanks a lot, exactly how you described..
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Thanks. Whacked the motor with a screw driver and we're back in business. I know it's a temporary fix, but at least I didn't have to pay a mechanic!
Nice job, thanks for the comment!
Thanks for the help!!!
Thanks for the comment!
Exactly what I needed. Thx
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Thanks for the video! I'm a novice at auto repair, but I was able to follow along with this video to test the motor & replace the regulator & motor assy in under an hour of working time. The power window in my 08 Civic works perfectly now!
The instructions that came with the new regulator didn't say anything about lubrication. Do you recommend adding any lubricant to a brand new regulator?
Nice job! Most window regulators come lubricated. If the factory did not lube it properly, I will use a little bit of white lithium grease on the inside of the metal brace where the cable slides along.
Dave is reprogramming only required on the drive side switch? Just curious. Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge ❤️
Honda recommends resetting the Power Window Control Module(s) anytime the run channel/glass/motor/regulator/master switch/passenger switch (with control module) are replaced (or worked on) on a door that has the Auto Up/Down feature. If the window/door being worked on does not have the Auto Up/Down feature then there is no module to reset. Of course if one wanted to reset the Master Switch Control Unit after working on another window there is no harm in doing so.
So both of my rear windows stopped working at the same time on my 08 4 door civic. They both went down and when I tried putting them up, neither would go up. I've tried the master switch and both doors switches, I checked the fuses and both the 20V fuses are good. I doubt it is the motor, because both windows stopped working at the same time. I am curious as to what you would think would be broken and how to fix it. My guess is that what would be broken is something that controls both rear windows. I am confused because at the interior fuse box, the power is already split up between all windows and then it goes to the master switch. I'd be grateful for the help as I'm pretty lost on what would be wrong and am not sure how to know without checking every connection.
Very helped full
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment!
Great video!! Thanks for showing the wiring diagram. For a newbie I was able to follow and diagnose the issue.
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Thank you.
Erik Bryson Thanks for the comment!
Excellent 👍
Thanks!
Hi, thanks for the video. I have 06 civic 4dr. Front passenger power win does not work. After I plug in a new motor, the new motor keep spinning even though I did not touch the swtich. I replace with the old motor and the motor does not spin. Do you think the door power switch also need to be replaced?
Awesome video! My sister has a 2013 Civic and she has an issue with the passenger window going down but not up. We have replaced the motor/regulator assembly and passenger switch and experiencing the same issue. Could the issue be related to the driver side switch or something else? Thanks for any feedback!
Hi, quick question. Problem on my right side rear passenger window stuck on close position. I opened my door panel and removed disconnected the motor from the regulator. Key is in ON position I’m not touching any switch down or up. But the motor keeps on turning/running none stop. But when I disconnected the wiring harness from the passenger rear door switch it stops the motor from running. Do you think the switch is stuck in down position contacting not releasing ? Motor should not run or turn not until you push the switch button up and down right? Thanks 🙂 the motor is hot when I opened the panel. There's a voltage running none stop.
My honda civic 2007 vtec take time to release the gear from parking i hold the break for few sec and for one minute then it is able to release the parking lever can you help to sort out
Thanks
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So i have the same exact car ...my passenger window goes down but wont go up , does the same thing on the master switch and the passenger switch aswell , swapped the fuse and even swapped the motor aswell , still only goes down but not up , any idea?
Hi, I cut the wire but the window still won't drop down and I can't access the two bolts holding the window. Do you have any other suggestions? Thank you!
My driver and passenger windows failed over a couple days, figured out I had a broken power window control module, took it apart to see if I could fix it (they're getting harder to find) turns out it was just a couple solder points under the relays that had desoldered (prob means the relays are getting way too hot but,)
Solder joints are definitely a problem on many electronic components. Thanks for the input!
Nice job now I can try to fix mine too. Is it the same for 2009 model? Thanks.
Thank you. Manufacturers change things from year to year but it should be similar.
Hi,
Very detailed video.
I wonder if you could help me a novice with my Honda civic 2009ictdi Diesel. Suddenly all 4 window switch not working. The mechanic checked all the fuses and they are okay. I checked the switch in my friend's car and it works. It right hand drive as I am from the UK. Not sure what to do.
Thanks in advance
I don't see diesel Civics here in the US, but I would look for something common to all 4 windows (power/ground/relay/control units etc). Some models have a power window relay that controls all 4 windows (on some models it only control the passenger windows), it is usually in the under DASH fuse box and I would verify that is working.
There is also usually a 40A fuse that powers all 4 windows in the under HOOD fuse box (these are different than the smaller 20A fuses that are located in the under dash fuse box that power each window), I would verify that is working correctly also.
Grounds, MICU issues and other problems can cause the windows to not work, it may need some electrical troubleshooting by someone who knows these systems unfortunately. Thanks for the comment!
Hi, my 2005 Honda Civic LR power window went up but will not lower. I replaced the motor and switch. Fuse is good. any suggestions?
Thanks
Sounds like it needs some troubleshooting done so anything I tell you here would be a guess. Thinking critically, if it went up (power/ground most likely good) and if you replaced the switch at the problem door then I would look towards the master switch in drivers door. The ground runs back through the master and if one of the contacts in master switch for that window are bad, the window wont work in one direction. Some tests with a test light (not new parts!) can verify this. Although not the same setup, here is a newer Honda window troubleshooting video which shows some things I think about: czcams.com/video/6RTKsTAU4bs/video.html
Mine is slow going up and down, I switched motor and it’s the same. Any advice?
Big Dog50001 what meter do you have? Also how did you hook it up to supply 12v to the motor?
I used a Power Probe IV in this video. It is hooked up directly to the positive and negative terminals at the battery, which allows it to quickly sense power or ground wires on the vehicle, as well as show voltage measurements (it can do some other stuff too).
It can send 12v power to the tip of the tool using the rocker switch, and it has a ground wire attached to tool also to provide a good ground (have to be careful sending power to circuits because you can fry components). I used those to connect directly to motor to energize it (with motor unplugged).
Thanks for this very informative video! My rear passenger window wasn't working. The fuse was blown, so I replaced it. Now the rear passenger window works, but the driver window stopped working immediately after changing the other fuse. It goes up or down one small step at a time (and auto up/down doesn't work at all). Do I need to reset the Power Window Control Unit? Any idea why replacing the fuse on one window would cause another window to stop working correctly? Thanks in advance!
I figured it out. Was only getting about 10 volts...in my case, the battery was low enough that it couldn't get enough power for the driver's window, but just enough for the other windows. I started the car, and all the windows worked again.
Awesome, glad you figured it out! BTW, I recommend fully charging the drained battery (or replacing it if necessary) so the alternator is not being overworked and possibly damaged.
Great video! Both of the front windows on my 08 civic aren't working. I called the Honda dealer and they told me it would be 155$ just to check for the problem. That seems really high to me. Is that a common price just for a diagnosis?
Most shops will charge a flat 1 hour diagnostic fee to diagnose a problem like that. $155 is most likely the hourly rate for that Honda dealer. That is a pretty common hourly rate for a dealer.
@@BigDog50001 ok thank you for the response. Great job on the videos.
Hey big dog..my passenger window I can just roll down n not go up...i replace with another regulator n motor n still same thing?? Both power switches I'm able to lower window but not up...
It sounds like it needs troubleshooting, but I would look towards a problem with one of the window switches next. A test light in place of the window regulator can help sometimes. I have shown using a test light on other Honda window troubleshooting videos.
Sir my car i20 has 6 wires on its driver side window motor connector. How to get the up and down wires for the window?
Thang Tons Windows with auto up/down will have either 4 or 6 wires, the extra 2 or 4 wires will be for the auto feature. A wiring diagram for your specific vehicle is necessary to know for certain which wires power the motor. You can get free wiring diagrams for many vehicles from BBB Industries (www.bbbind.com).
how manually "UP" driver window just with wires before rain so in future I will change master switch, because now is full opened so I must close
Not easy to describe in a comment, you may need to find someone that has done it before because if you do it wrong you may damage other components that are a lot more expensive. Just remember, it could be the motor, the switch, the wiring in between or other things causing it to not work. Power and ground need to be applied to the correct wires at the motor for it to go up (as I demonstrated in this video). I did it with a PowerProbe, but it can be done with two wires (fused) going to a ground and the positive of the battery terminal. Many driver switches have 4 wires due to auto up/down feature so I usually look at wiring diagram and unplug motor and apply power and ground to correct wires (usually the 2 fatter wires going to motor, the 2 skinny ones are usually for auto feature). Here is a video where I test and replace a driver window switch: czcams.com/video/goLmhMHxR58/video.html
thanks man your video is very helpful, I manually closed window with external 12 V baterry from switch with wires color diagram that you described
Srecko Usorac Glad you got it done! Nice job.
My driver window only goes down when it’s really hot outside other than that it doesn’t work idk wth it can be lol it’s weird
*What If The Window Goes Down But Doesn’t Want To Come Back Up? Can It Still Be Fuse?*
Probably not going to be a fuse, same power for up and down. i would look towards a switch or motor issue.
How did you make out with your window, i just bought an 07 civic and I have the same problem, passenger window goes down but only goes up when it wants to.
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6 pin motor will work instead 2 pin motor
follow instructions window rolls down but wont go up help.
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OOPS..... I COULD ALMOST SEE WHAT YOU WERE DOING ..... MOVE THE INNER DOOR PANEL OVER JUST A LITTLE BIT TO COMPLETELY HIDE WHAT YOU'RE DOING.
Why dont you just remove the side panel and weather proof plastic for easier access.?
Because when you do this all the time you find ways to work smarter. The way I showed is faster, easier with less chance of breaking the plastic door cables. If you want to take them off on your car then by all means do it.