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Mazda 3 Drivers Side Power Windows Issue

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Old 03-02-2011, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Money
sounds like your going to have to replace the regulators in both doors. They go bad, cut the actuator cable and unbolt the motor and window. Oh and try not to scratch the tint
Yeah this post came a few hours too late. But yes BINGO that was exactly the problem. So thanks Big Money. I could not figure it out and so I brought it to another Shop and they found it out.

They charged me $300 for both regulators and Work (Used parts).
I am not sure if I was not overcharged. Any thoughts?
 
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Old 03-02-2011, 08:15 PM
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that sounds about right. To bad i couldn't help
 
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Old 07-19-2014, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MadeFL
... and when I operate the switch the Windows motor makes a loud clicking noise, but that's it. ...
The clicking sound when you roll up and down your window is likely what is spelled out in a TSB shown on this forum. If an owner has only a clicking or clunking sound when rolling up (or down? mostly this happens up, I think) the front window, I think this may be the exclusive problem, and not the whole regulator.

The fix is easy. When I first bought my '05 new it had the problem and it was a warranty repair. Now I just bought an '04 with 30,000 miles on it and it has the same problem. I am about to fix it.

Here are the essential steps from the TSB:

2. Roll down top edge of window to 2.4 inches from top of door panel.

3. Record customer's pre-set radio stations.

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

5. Remove the inner garnish according to Workshop Manual (section 09-17 INNER GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

6. Remove the front door trim according to Workshop Manual (section 09-17 FRONT DOOR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION).

7. Remove the two hole covers found in the center area of the front door unit just below the door wire harness.

CAUTION: The screws thread into plastic inserts, do not over torque them.

8. Tighten the window regulator / carrier plate screws to a torque of 4.0 Nm (35 in-lbs).

9. Reassemble the interior door trim and garnish in reverse order.

Jerry.
 

Last edited by jerrymann; 07-19-2014 at 01:53 PM.
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