Do It Yourself Auto Repair

The window motor is inside the door frame of your vehicle. To replace the motor, you must remove the door panel. Having the necessary tools should be your main concern. They will save you time and...

Some Jeep owners have encountered problems with electric windows not rolling up or down. The problem could be caused by one of several things, including the electric window motor and the...

Plastic fixtures in consumer vehicles are meant to withstand the wear that comes with constant use. Even so, many of these plastic fixtures can still break or become inoperable. A broken door...

A stuck window with your Lincoln could be traced to any of several problems. If you do not hear the window regulator engage when the window switch is depressed, the electric motor is a good...

The Chevrolet Camaro has optional electric power windows that use a motor to drive the crank on the window regulator. This motor can wear out or become damaged, requiring replacement. The...

Replacing a broken power window at home will save you the expensive costs of taking your Audi into the shop. Just because your car is foreign-made or expensive doesn't mean the repair has to be...

The Pontiac Firebird was manufactured with optional electric power windows, and the motor that drives the window regulator can wear out and require replacement. The motor is wired through a switch...

The Dodge Neon, a front wheel drive compact car built by Chrysler from 1994-2005, utilizes plastic door handles mounted on the interior door panels, to allow passengers and the driver to exit the...

The process of removing the door panel in a GMC pickup is universal for 1995 to 1999 models. The GMC interior was substantially redesigned in 1995, including the door panels. Since the GMC shares...

The window regulator in most Hondas is a singular post cable-operated unit with a remote window motor. The regulator can be replaced separately. The assembly should be tested prior to disassembly...

Most window motors for late-model Chevrolet Silverados include the window regulator. With this type of two-channel cable systems, it is difficult to replace the window motor independently. If...

The door glass, or window, in a Chevrolet S-10 truck is supported and held in place by two tracks, a side track and a bottom track. Removing the window isn't difficult; in fact, the hardest part...

The power door lock actuator on a Ford Windstar moves the locking mechanism automatically for you so that you don't have to manually push and pull the lock yourself. Over time, the small Johnson...

Changing car locks must be done when the tumblers inside the lock jam or seize. Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence on older vehicles. But, it does not usually happen suddenly. The main...

The door panel on a Chevy Impala needs to come off if you need to change the door handles or access the lock rod or window control modules behind the door panel. The panel is held in place with...

The Ford Windstar was manufactured with optional power windows, which utilize a small motor to operate the window regulator. This motor can wear out because of age or malfunction and require...

The door switch or door lock switch is a small electrical switch that controls the opening and closing of the power door locks. On Dodge vehicles, this switch is usually in the driver and front...

The outside door handles on a Jeep Rubicon allow you to open the doors of the Jeep. But when they are damaged--from an attempted break in or from years of wear and tear--they'll need to be...

The door latch on a Toyota Tundra is held in place with two bolts. Unfortunately, it's buried under the door panel, which you will have to remove. The door latch has no service life, which can...

Replacing power window motors with a manual crank can save money and time replacing continually burned-out motors. Since most automobile models have power windows as an option, the cranking...

Rear-view and side-view mirrors have been a standard feature on cars since the automobile's earliest days. Honda first began manufacturing cars for American drivers in 1959 and has remained a...

The Dodge Caravan is manufactured with optional power windows that may encounter several issues that prevent the window from operating correctly. The most common is power loss, caused by a short...

Remote door locks make it easy to unlock your vehicle's doors with full hands. But when you replace the remote, the new remote does not automatically work with the vehicle. Therefore,...

Automotive electrical power windows use a motorized window regulator to operate a pane of glass at the touch of a switch. The window can become damaged and require replacement. The glass is...

The door handles on a Mitsubishi Eclipse use a simple lever action to operate the bear-claw locking mechanism that keeps the door closed. If this part fails, the door will not open. You should buy...

Locking your keys in your car can be a stressful moment. No one wants to have to break his window or call an expensive locksmith to come bail him out if he can avoid it. Luckily, with a couple of...

Electric door locks use an actuator inside the door handle to activate the door lock mechanism. The exact location and design of the controls varies according to the vehicle, but they all follow...

If your Pontiac Grand Am car door needs to be replaced due to severe damage or rust, you need to know how to do the job correctly. The Grand Am uses electronically controlled mirrors, door locks...

The door lock on a Chevrolet is fairly reliable and should last the life of the vehicle. However, these mechanisms do occasionally fail. When they do, you won't be able to lock the door. The lock...

You must remove the rear door panel on a GMC Sierra if you are trying to replace the panel or the door handle. Since the Sierra's door panel is held in place with more than just retaining...

The power door lock actuator on a Crown Vic powers the door lock. The electronic module rarely fails, but when it does, you won't be able to lock or unlock your doors. This is obviously a problem...

An Isuzu window lift mechanism is a single-post, cable-operated window regulator with a separate window motor. The window motor operates the cable by using a gear. Before working on a faulty...

The Ford Windstar sliding door panel is much easier to remove than the front door panels. While the front door panels have electronic components, multiple screws and panels to remove, the sliding...

The Ford Excursion was produced between 2000 and 2005. It is the longest and heaviest SUV ever produced, according to Edmunds.com. The Excursion shares many components with the Ford Super Duty...

If the plastic exterior door handle on your Volkswagen is damaged or broken you must first remove the interior door trim panel before removing the handle. Removing the door handle on a Volkswagen...

If a door is becoming difficult to close because it is not lining up perfectly with the door striker, the door bushings are probably worn. To test the door hinge bushings, lift up on the door at...

Automotive power windows use a motorized window regulator to operate a pane of glass inside the door. This motor can wear out and require replacement because of worn bushings, moisture or a power...

You must remove the door panel on a Volkswagen Passat if you need to access any of the wiring behind the door, the window scissor lift, or the lock rod and door handle. The door panel is held in...

The Toyota Camry name is usually associated with quality. This reputation is usually justified, however, no car is perfect, and each will ultimately require repair at some point. Removing and...

If you want to replace the speakers in your Nissan Maxima, you'll need to remove the door panel to access them. Removing the door panel is also needed to fix window and door lock components, such...

Body side molding varies according to the year, make, and model of your vehicle. However, body side molding can be removed if you are working on your vehicle and need to remove it. Body molding is...

Automotive windows can stick or cease to function correctly due to several issues, including a misaligned pane of glass, debris in the window regulator, a damaged regulator, or damage to the door...

The GMC Sierra pickup was manufactured with optional power windows, which use a motorized window regulator for window operation. This motor can wear out and require replacement. The average...

Removing the exterior door handles on a Chevy Celebrity must be done when you are replacing the handle, or lock assembly. The Celebrity's door locking mechanism must be removed before the handles...

To remove the door panel from your car, you'll need to remove the window knobs (usually called switches or handles). Most newer vehicles have power windows and locks instead of manually operated...

You should remove and replace the door handle on your Lincoln Mark VIII if the handle is broken or the door lock assembly is no longer functioning. The Mark VIII uses two bolts to secure the...

The Pontiac Grand Am was manufactured with optional power windows which use a motorized window regulator to move the glass inside of the door. This motor can fail and require replacement. The...

Removing a door latch from a Ford Focus car is not an easy task. The latch is part of the complete lock assembly, which you must remove. You need to remove the door's inner trim panel and then the...

Automotive power windows use a switched motor to operate a mechanical window regulator. This regulator moves the pane of glass into the door. If the windows don't work, any of several issues is...

The Chevrolet Astro was one of the most enduring minivan nameplates. Unlike its chief rivals, the Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, the Astro is powered by its rear wheels (optional...