The passenger window on my daughters Honda Element stopped working one morning. In this video I show you how I diagnosed and repaired this problem. It’s something I believe anyone with basic tools can do and save a ton of money on this repair.
If you have a Honda Element, or you just want to see how this work gets done, watch this video!
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thanks so much for this! I was too lazy to figure out how to do this a few years ago when my Element's driver side died, but the passenger one just failed on me today and I'm grabbing a cheap aftermarket regulator right now since this looks like a pretty easy 30 minute job. Saving $$$$ thanks again Eric!
I got 90% of the way through this, got the new regulator installed, plugged it into the door, but still no power! Maybe the wiring is bad??
Thanks so much Eric! Your video was awesome as I followed it to replace the assembly and motor for the driver's side window of my 2008 Element. 60 minutes to disassembly and 90 minutes to fully install. I feel like that was a huge success! If anyone needs additional input, feel free to comment. Quick Note: After re-assembling everything, the Power Door Unlock worked but the Power Door Lock Button did not work. After Google searching, I found that holding the inside door handle FULLY OPEN and pushing the Power Door Lock Button seemed to "reset" it. All is well. 🙂
I have to say I love your videos
So precise and understandable
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
God bless you
Great video. Followed this and fixed the window on my 2006 Element. My issue was the driver side but this video sufficed. Took photos of all the connections and steps along the way. Good stuff. Saved a lot of $$.
Thanks for a good, clear video. I had already done this repair to my driver side window regulator, but after 6 years, the part failed. I watched this with my son who helped me do the repair this time 🙂
Thanks for another great video. You articulate so well, always make it look easy. Breaking it down step by step, appreciated. Finished the job this morning. AC fan replacement next week. Thanks to your daughter for owning an Element. Cheers mate!
Is it possible to fix without getting new part? Am I able to put it back together and have it work again?
Great video; just what I needed. Thank you!
Thanks Eric, a very good run-through. My 2005 Element passenger side window just "popped" and then slowly lowered; and won't raise; so I'm sure it's either the actuator, the motor, or those clips near the bottom of the window that may have broken.
Our 2003 Element driver side window stopped working, but I could hear the electrical was fine so I figured it must be something else. Not knowing how to troubleshoot further, I started the disassembly and was able to get to the point of manually moving the glass up and down but I was at a stand still from there. Looking at the door I was thinking I was going to have to figure out how to take the whole door apart, haha. But then I thought I should do a little research. When your video popped up first I knew I was in good hands. I've watched a couple of your other videos about Element stuff and should have know to come straight here first! I just ordered the part (aftermarket) using your Amazon link and I'm confident I'll have success with my repair. Thank you for for taking the time and effort to share your knowledge and experience so we can learn too. I appreciate your channel so very much! Thanks again!
Thanks for the video Eric! I've got an '05 here, same problem. With your help I changed it out in less than an hour. Your videos always come in clutch and they're the first place I turn to with any problem on our Toaster
Great video, but I have a question. I followed your instructions replacing the motor and regulator. Once I turned the car on I could roll up the window (which is great news!) but the window is now stuck in the closed position. I tried reconnecting the cables, restarting the car, and even pushing the window down with no luck. Any advice on how to get the window to respond?
This worked perfectly for me! In fact, my daughter & I watched it when we took the door apart. She picked up the replacement part when I was at work and did the first part of the install herself. I did final door assembly when I got home. Only one day w/o a working window, woot!!
You sir, win the YouTube University award for clarity and brevity! I was able to remove and reinstall my driver side regulator and motor in an hour and fifteen following your instructions. Thank you! BTW, I used the Dorman Window Lift Motor Part # 748-132 for the passenger side. The driver side is part # 748-131.
Just as so many others have comments, great video. Window sounded just like yours at the beginning of the video. Followed exactly as you talked it through and everything went perfect. Replaced regulator and motor assembly and now have a working window again. Exactly the video I needed. Thanks much.