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06-14-2014, 05:18 PM
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Loose Regulator Cable
So I had the typical issue of the window (drivers side) not going up/down without assistance so I opened up the door to take a look. I figured it would be related to the clip that seems to always fail but they looked good on this door.
I then checked the regulator and all seemed OK, meaning I didnt see anything obviously wrong. But when I checked the tension in the regulator cable there seemed to be a decent amount. Watch the short video clip below and you can see what I am talking about. CLICK TO PLAY - Note the jerking in the motion is me controlling it from the switch.  So can this be fixed by removing the slack in the cable? Is it done by adjusting the nut on the regulator cable itself? Thanks
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1994 SVX LSi JDM Tailbar and Grill, Clear Corners, 15min-mod, Nevin Blue RSB, G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 Tires, Phenolic Spacers (Manifold & Throttle Body), SS Brake Lines, Maniac Electric Motors 160A Alternator 2008 Legacy 3.0R Last edited by theflystyle; 06-14-2014 at 05:22 PM. 
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#2
06-18-2014, 07:01 PM
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Re: Loose Regulator Cable
There is a nut/bolt on the regulator (similar to a bike brake cable adjustment) but I'm not sure it will have enough travel to get out the amount of slack you have. You might have a cracked plastic idler pulley, a cracked guide for the cable covering ends, or the cable is just stretched. It could also be slack enough that the cable is not winding correctly on the regulator motor - if it is too loose it will not stay in the tracks on the regulator motor pulley which can cause it to bind up.
  
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. Last edited by immortal_suby; 06-18-2014 at 07:05 PM.
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#3
06-19-2014, 02:13 PM
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Re: Loose Regulator Cable
The pulleys look good and didnt show cracks or chips when I moved them around with my finger. The grooves on the motor side look well and each cable is neatly on its own track. Pics below:
  I just wanted to check before I messed with the cable tension myself.
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1994 SVX LSi JDM Tailbar and Grill, Clear Corners, 15min-mod, Nevin Blue RSB, G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 Tires, Phenolic Spacers (Manifold & Throttle Body), SS Brake Lines, Maniac Electric Motors 160A Alternator 2008 Legacy 3.0R
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06-22-2014, 04:35 PM
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Re: Loose Regulator Cable
So I adjusted what I could on the cable but the slack still remained. I even put some tension on the wire to see if that would help but it did not. I was able to detach the motor (3 screws) from the door panel and pop it out a bit to inspect but nothing looked awry. Because of this I am wondering if the issue lies with the motor was slipping.
Unfortunately the motor is quite $$ and I have a feeling the screws holding the motor to the bracket are not going to be easily removed.....
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1994 SVX LSi JDM Tailbar and Grill, Clear Corners, 15min-mod, Nevin Blue RSB, G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 Tires, Phenolic Spacers (Manifold & Throttle Body), SS Brake Lines, Maniac Electric Motors 160A Alternator 2008 Legacy 3.0R
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06-29-2014, 01:49 PM
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Re: Loose Regulator Cable
After getting the motor detached from the hosing bracket / regulator I saw what the problem was....
 As a temporary fix I inserted some metal bits into now collapsed gap to try to recreate the motors square peg. I then added some electrical tape around the motors peg to help fill the gap. The window now goes up and down but it looks like I will need to find a better solution.
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1994 SVX LSi JDM Tailbar and Grill, Clear Corners, 15min-mod, Nevin Blue RSB, G-FORCE SPORT COMP-2 Tires, Phenolic Spacers (Manifold & Throttle Body), SS Brake Lines, Maniac Electric Motors 160A Alternator 2008 Legacy 3.0R
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06-29-2014, 07:07 PM
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Re: Loose Regulator Cable
Interesting! That's a first as far as I know - have not heard of the pulley disintegrating like that.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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#7
06-29-2014, 07:09 PM
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Re: Loose Regulator Cable
Im sure u can get new (used )motor out of svx that is sitting at Crazy Rays junk yard in Edgewood on RT 40(pulaski hgwy).It is 30 min drive from u.SVX sits right at the entrance to junk yard.
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