You know you are doing something right when we watch a nearly one hour boring video. You're the best Eric! Make sure you stay on KZfaq when you retire. You can be a instructor instead of a tech - we will still watch.
@marksimonds13 Жыл бұрын
One thing that always pisses me off when I get my car back from the dealer/local shop is there's grease and/or dirt on the steering wheel, door panel, floor mat, etc. They just don't care. Thank you Mr. O for everything you do - you are a true professional.
@davedrew93288 ай бұрын
We I can definitely tell you that would not happen at a Toyota dealership if it did you point it out to the service manager to get all of the inside of the car deep cleaned.
@steveharmon90008 ай бұрын
At my age I'm sure I'll never have the need to attempt most of what you do. That being said, I watch your videos from beginning to end and imagine myself doing what you do. Thanks for the entertainment and I love your sense of humor and delivery of it also.
@ralphwatten2426 Жыл бұрын
Before you go in, always check to see if South Main Auto has a video on it. Save yourself some grief. Best channel on KZfaq! Thanks Eric O.!
@mikefrazier3826 Жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I've taken something apart thinking "I'll remember how this goes, I'm not stupid" only to find my self bumfuddled during re-assembly. The ability to take quick digital photos is fantastic.
@annoyedatthis1 Жыл бұрын
Your comments are representative of many of us...
@timd1833 Жыл бұрын
Being 72, I take pictures of everything when I'm 'fixing' something! Also, I hope your choice of Wrangler jeans was intentional! 🤠 ("You gotta look for the 'W' 'coz it's silent")
@garysgarage3669 Жыл бұрын
I need to be honest. I don't mind seeing you struggle once in a while. It make me feel better about when I'm getting my butt kicked on something. That even the best, can have issues.
@pplusbthrust Жыл бұрын
When I saw that foam drop I screamed loudly. EEEEEEKKK. 6 years at parts acquisition for a large body shop taught me it's a tough game for very tough people.
@ron827 Жыл бұрын
Holy crapola, that is a lot of work just to replace a regulator. Thanks Ford!
@calholli Жыл бұрын
I bet you can buy the entire thing -- but it just costs more. He probably saved money doing it this way. It's just a few rivets; not that big of a deal. It's a bit of a headache though.
@alastairwilliams4561 Жыл бұрын
Try a Skoda Octavia MK2, no bolts holding the metal panel just pop rivets. So you have the worry that if things are not assembled OK, you have to drill all of them off again. So I replaced them with rivet nuts and domed hex bolts. Thanks VW Group.
@dont-want-no-wrench Жыл бұрын
modern cars.... nothing wrong with a simple crank
@FoxFaderWorld Жыл бұрын
That's not too bad.
@markcollins457 Жыл бұрын
Don't thank Ford, thank the underpaid poor engineers that are on the payroll from another Ford division in another country that designed this regulator for another car and was told to make it work in this car.😢
@freetolook3727 Жыл бұрын
When I worked at the local RV dealership, we were sent to the Fleetwood service training program to learn about customer service. One of the things was to leave the unit cleaner than when it came in. One of our mechanics learned that lesson the hard way. A customer came in with a seven page list of warranty items to fix and repair. A lot of them were easy quick things like cabinet door adjustments but there were some substantial items too. It was all well and good until the customer went to get in the drivers seat and noticed a grease stain. All the hard work on the repairs, even though everything was completely fixed, all that customer good will went right out the window. The customer yelled and screamed at our service advisor and service manager and then went up to the office to complain to the owner. Cleaning the seat wasn't an option. Not only was all the good work forgotten, it cost us a brand new drivers seat for his motorhome and they aren't cheap all because the mechanic didn't take the time and bother to lay down a clean piece of plastic or other material to keep the drivers seat clean. It's nice to see a shop that cares enough to detail the work area on a vehicle after repairs. It's one of the reasons that I'm a long time subscriber to your channel!
@privateer0561 Жыл бұрын
I've done a few of these on my own cars and I dread it. All those connectors, multiple screws and bolts, and finally the rivets make this a difficult job. Eric makes it look easy, but this is hours worth of work for a normal human being with tools you don't necessarily have. I've never seen a plastic panel like this with everything bolted, riveted, and plugged into it. Normally there is a sheet of plastic with goop on it hiding the works inside the door. Before starting this job, you have to sit back, relax for a minute, and get your gumption up. Take your time and it can be done.
@BigHunt206 Жыл бұрын
A tall cold adult beverage is enough to get the gumption up.
@deziking Жыл бұрын
if we all had manufacturers tools available handy jobs would be easy. But nope way too expensive.
@justinak3051 Жыл бұрын
inner part of the out door handle on a 2001 ford focus, took about three times to get it set right.
@joer8761 Жыл бұрын
I paid ford $380 the fix my window on a mustang. Ford motor company's of big rip-off in their paint 😞 😞 😞 sucks
@donquijote6030 Жыл бұрын
Same.
@DenHvideHund Жыл бұрын
I have NEVER seen any mechanic do such a thorough job after that replacement. That door looked brand new. I wish you were my local car mechanic
@annoyedatthis1 Жыл бұрын
Two summers ago, I took my teenage daughter on a business trip to upstate New York which morphed into a visit to the NY side of Niagara Falls--4 hours north--and thereafter detour at South Main Auto in Avoca NY. We said hello to Mrs. O, bought some nice merch (cotton SMA T-Shirts for $10 a piece), pet their cat before heading out to Watkins Glen on our way home. For me, Eric O is entertaining, educational and an example of someone who takes pride in their work. If I lived closer, I would be gladly fork over money for him and his workers to work on my vehicles.
@emporium597 Жыл бұрын
This job took me back when, as a diy’er, I replaced the window regulator in my 2008 ford Taurus. By the end of the job, I had more cuts on me than a blind chef at Benihanas
@DIYDaveOK Жыл бұрын
Makes me feel better for the hassle I had replacing a window regulator on a 2001 Civic. New regulator fit on the door frame perfectly, but the glass would *not* align in the mounting holes - off by maybe 1/4". Could *not* figure out the issue UNTIL I noticed the regulator I had was for the driver side on a Civic *coupe* versus a *sedan* even though the part numbers checked out. Had to go to two other part stores to find the *sedan* regulator and, voila, problem solved. Thirty minutes to replace, four hours to track down the right part. Thanks as always, Eric.
@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Жыл бұрын
I hate window regulators! It's gratifying to see someone else struggle with it 🙂 And you didn't forget to plug the connector in the door latch before reassembly! Good job, Eric! The only way I know to reset and relearn the window regulators, is to disconnect the battery, and then you loose presets, etc. Nice to see you clean your fingerprints off the murder weapon 🙂 PS: It's a murder weapon because, after you're done with it, you're this close to murder someone 🙂
@int53185 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the wonderful world of auto body repair! Things have really gotten cheaply made over the past 40 years.
@calholli Жыл бұрын
Yet somehow cars are twice as expensive.
@langer24106 Жыл бұрын
@@calholli government regulations - more safety features, using technology to improve fuel economy, etc.
@edvanleuven2692 Жыл бұрын
Let’s get this channel to a million subscribers 🚗
@davyarthurs Жыл бұрын
Been subscribed for years - so need others to hit that button.
@christheplumber7873 Жыл бұрын
Best general comparison for today's society I've heard yet. A window regulator that doesn't regulate ! Never woulda thunk it. Appreciate your content and the work you do Mr. and Mrs. O. Have a great Friday !
@jayjudd6518 Жыл бұрын
❤ holy moly that is so much work . Junkyard door and paint. You said work had been boring. Ha Ha. Looks like a 8,000 door job. 😊😊😂
@JRBRestorations Жыл бұрын
I literally hate window regulator or door lock rod replacements. I absolutely despise door panel removal and reinstall. Old GM is the worst. You pop the panel off and you break 80% of the clips. Buy new clips, install panel, realize you forgot to install something, pop panel off again, break clips again. Rinse and repeat. Love your videos. I learn so much from you! Keep up the good work!
@jamestobler8473 Жыл бұрын
A little more touchy than usual. Give me the people what they want with a smile and a cheerful attitude.
@jmumbauer Жыл бұрын
Don't worry about how simple the job is Eric, sometimes we just want to come hang out in the shop for a little while!
@johng170 Жыл бұрын
Great Job Eric !! I like the fact that you caught that piece of foam that fell off !! I caught it out of the corner of my eye and had to slow down the speed so i could see what it was !!! The real amazing part to me is I"ve worked with a lot of good techs in the electronic field that were good at fixing tv's ,radios etc but they had a mental block about cleaning the device after the repair which i watched you do !! A sign of a REAL PRO !! Thanks for the vids and education Eric !!
@Cheepchipsable Жыл бұрын
If the customer doesn't like the look of something, they are more likely to find fault with it, even a pre-existing condition. Just give the thing a wipe so it presents well.
@frankvucolo6249 Жыл бұрын
And I think a lot of us saw the missing rivet. Thinking about it, I bet it is just there to locate the reel during assembly. Once the three motor screws are in, clam-shelling the reel to the motor, that rivet ain’t doing much. But glad you caught it.
@Cheepchipsable Жыл бұрын
I actually assumed he had put it in off camera.
@johnbeckett2624 Жыл бұрын
Classic, Such a shame you forgot the little red clip. I mainly watch your videos for the humour you put into them, helps me through the day!!
@erickieffer8440 Жыл бұрын
Dude, you do the best job at keeping the vultures from feasting.
@AdventureWithRyan Жыл бұрын
I watch your videos and I am senior who taking basic auto service class for my career center.
@keffective6650 Жыл бұрын
As you know, the fibrous isolation discs are installed to prevent galvanic corrosion between the single-use tension-tightened fasteners and the anterior structural support panel of the vehicle entry portal. Failure to replace them has initialized corrosion damage to the structural integrity of the vehicle that requires its condemnation and demolition immediately. As for the matter of the Maroon Dongle Lock Reinforcement Apparatus, I recall they were an offshoot of the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus... Thank you for your submission, sincerely, PRNY.
@MrRunner Жыл бұрын
Totally true Professor, thanks for clarification. I just did my Kia and the Instability of the Phase Lock Loop Amp meant I had to drop the gain so the Transfer Function was met. I now have a spectrally adjustable admission system that works.
@kenmohler4081 Жыл бұрын
Does the same requirement apply to the starboard vehicle entry portal? Seems to me that the polarity would be reversed.
@MrRunner Жыл бұрын
No, it's DC, so by Lenzes Law, polarity will be unaffected. If you used 3ph AC you would have a serious problem. Hope this helps
@JyveKilla Жыл бұрын
I thought it would be to stop any rattles should the rivets come loose
@duaneledford2590 Жыл бұрын
Who knew that the SMA soundtrack would be a lawnmower 😂. If you don't hear the lawnmower in the background, it's not an authentic SMA video. Great video as alway. Thanks.
@jeffbassett7009 ай бұрын
I must admit the sheer patience and care you took with this job really impressed me thoroughly enjoyed the video well done total respect 😊
@geraldfischer6049 Жыл бұрын
Erik O, for the past few years, I don’t remember how many times you’ve talk to 77-year-old man who’s been messing with cars since he was 10 years old when you help me build a car engine and over the years I’ve done a lot of wrong things you’ve taught me things but I can’t and don’t want to do keep up the good work man good job 👍😸
@richmuellersr18 Жыл бұрын
Neat Channel you have!! I started working for Dad at a 11 in waterline ditches and we NEVER got along, so I went looking for a job at 141/2 and in 1974, I got a summer job at a Chevy dealership, cleaning at 1st, then they started sticking me in the shop. Squeak , rattle, and water leak duty and dash work, taking whole dashes out!!,prepping new cars!! 16 I got my drivers license , talk about envy and chicks taking notice, and other guys my age seeing me test driving BRAND NEW Vets that had a fuel bladder issue, and only way to tell, was take it out with the owner and gently romp on it, one day though a owner says Kid , ROMP on this thing, OK, yeah buddy, think the guy got off on that !! LOL. Door panel stuff sure has changed since the 70, s I got in concrete trucks in the 80,s, reminded me of a deal with a teacher at the St Louis Mo G M training center I went to. I drove a long ways and always got there early due to traffic, the teacher was pulling his wifes 78 Electra in the class room, and was putting a window motor in that was under warranty yet,, He couldnt for his life figure out how to get the door handle straps off, there was a little tab over the screws, I knew this, working on Chevys that had it, told him that, and I popped it out, he started handing me tools, and I put the motor in , in less time than the book said it was supposed to take, and buttoned up, then asks me what the hell I was here for, LOL ,I just learned things from you ,and was a mechanic for 35 yrs. Seems I ALWAYS got the REALLY WEIRD stuff at the dealer, drove the St Louis zone rep nuts, and if I called him 1st words out of his mouth was, well what kind of weird stuff do I have today. Hopefully not 25 Novas from the factory with the wrong water pump pulley again, that everyone in St Louis couldnt figure out, why they would burn the alternator belt off LOL Nice work, seen a lot of mechanics and you do nice work!!.
@abw121 Жыл бұрын
I said Self? I am going to watch the 1st SMA video that drops while I have my breakfast! And guess what happens I start watching until internet goes out! Now it’s back and have to finish Eric crawl through a door panel?
@legogummybear5 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Mr O. Always enjoy your videos no matter how simple they are :-)
@mmlanger5511 ай бұрын
As a long career glass installer, I'm impressed. You're the man, Mr. O!
@hansgrubber5753 Жыл бұрын
“I don’t know, Let’s put the connector on the back ha ha, because that is the way we engineers talk” LMAO 🤣🤣
@jeffberg8015 Жыл бұрын
Years ago I had to replace a regulator on my 2007 Trailblazer. A piece of cake compared to this engineering monstrosity. Thanks for the video.
@MeltiahNye Жыл бұрын
When the camera tipped over, I really thought you were going to curse. I laughed. What restraint. I would have let lose!
@samgreer8596 Жыл бұрын
You have the patience of a saint. You don't have a lot of Ford customers for that reason. That junk is such trash next to my GM window regulator. So much easier to swap. NO RIVITS! LOL. You couldn't GIVE me a Ford. Thank God for a patient proper mechanic like you who is willing to work on all these cheap junk vehicles.
@daveburns1029 Жыл бұрын
Can't believe you lost your cool with a crappy procedure so quickly! You are always positive, good effort for not getting defeated.
@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын
I have never seen a door design like this. Very interesting.
@lucasns85 Жыл бұрын
You should see what the front regulator looks like for a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. Deciding to change it myself was a regretful decision that I’ve still not fully recovered from 😂.
@MTTech Жыл бұрын
I have a video of myself replacing the front window regulator on a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. Also metal panel.
@chuckgrenci6404 Жыл бұрын
Commentary (at the end); spot-on. Tolerance, sure, adaptability, of course, reality, get a grip, then move-on (and learn a life lesson); priceless. Just an old guy's opinion. 🤔
@kahrnivor Жыл бұрын
We need an "SMA uncensored" video where you say what you really mean. Either that or say what you want to say and beep it out. It would be funny.
@striiker7 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for replacing that last rivet bud! It was driving me crazy 😂
@johnglasgow83 Жыл бұрын
The door panel is a good design. It is much easier to replace the regulator on a bench rather than on the door. As far as the silly read clip. Yes throw it away. It will tell the next mechanic that the window was previously worked on. Rather than rivets, I like to use bolts with nylon locking nuts. It is nice to see a mechanic cleaning up after the job is done. It shows pride in thier work. Another great video.
@randyrobison335 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering what fell off the door panel when you installed it. Keep up the good work. And thanks for sharing...
@edorofish Жыл бұрын
I had to replace my window regulator on my F150. Pretty simple job. Scared the heck out of me when the window regulator broke. I thought someone shot my window or threw a rock. One thing I didn't have was those handy dandy little suction cups. I used a block of wood to hold up the window.
@mazzonemichael Жыл бұрын
Hey man thanks for everything! I've been watching for years. Have learned so much. The world needs more people like you.
@jamesripley9095 Жыл бұрын
Another quality job done by Mr. O.
@billburkart9087 Жыл бұрын
I watched this video with my new grand daughter and she gave it 2 big toes up.
@MakinEndsMeet69 Жыл бұрын
Well one thing for sure Eric your fingers may be screwed up but your speech is getting a whole lot better, love ya all at South Main!
@freewolfable Жыл бұрын
An excellent video on patience and determination a lot of steps to completion thanks for completing with some added humor 😅
@markkrispin6944 Жыл бұрын
"Put your rubber on". No worries Mr. O, I always do!🤣😅
@keithbednar6814 Жыл бұрын
Mr. O, Your videos are why I drink! LOL Thanks to you and Mrs. O for all you do.
@bobhudson6659 Жыл бұрын
2nd thought. Get Mrs O to do it. When I do work on other people's cars at home, later the owner (who has been involved in every part of the service/repair whatever) and I come to the house for a coffee and a biscuit. My wife then says to the owner "if I did the job would have taken half the time!!" Supposedly retired mechanic in Land Down Under.
@buffystclair9042 Жыл бұрын
All us mechanics wouldn’t have such nice junk drawers if we remembered every nut, bolt ,screw washer or foam backer on every job. The really good mechanics wouldn’t need a newer, bigger better tool box with bigger junk drawers. The best feeling is when your working on the next car missing that bolt, nut screw or washer is you know you have one !
@ryan_etzel Жыл бұрын
32:22 "I can't tell if it's in" -- Truth. Over 40 struggles. 😀
@SchulzChris Жыл бұрын
Eric you are my favorite KZfaq mechanic! I've learned so much from simple to extreme. Thx
@meineszmf Жыл бұрын
47:25 classic alignment issue, you first have to initialize the door to the tweeter 😂😂😂😂 nice one again Eric 👍
@scurfie2343 Жыл бұрын
Video and lawnmower guy! Made my morning.
@russellbomgardner3817 Жыл бұрын
It's good you did this first thing. I'd hate to get into a pain in the brain job like that after lunch. You know those old crank windows deserve more respect.
@mbray10 Жыл бұрын
I about lost my coffee when the audience went spiralling and Mr O tried to revive us
@Mr-Mag00 Жыл бұрын
I'll be, you even got the foam washer back. About now I would have fire and steam coming from my head about to explode. Great job South Main Auto, thanks for taking us along!
@kenklak Жыл бұрын
Eric, you have a great sense of humor ("for the mechanic with the 'on the go' lifestyle") . I get a little chuckle every video. Aside from the great knowledge of repair, that alone is worth the watch for me. Makes a better day.
@rightlanehog3151 Жыл бұрын
Eric, Yes, there will be no confusion about this Fusion's window regulator when this video is done. 😁😂
@xrisdavid785 Жыл бұрын
@ 0:37 ----> "For the mechanic w/ the on-the-go lifestyle" Don't forget AS SEEN ON TV
@robertlacob8831 Жыл бұрын
A man after my own heart when it comes to cleaning up your mess after the job completion! You're the MAN Eric! Mrs. O. is also very spritely in the dresses she wears. Hope she isn't cracking the whip on you too hard these days since it is slow.
@dougkelley1266 Жыл бұрын
Love your sense of humor Eric
@coloradoadventurejunkie7721 Жыл бұрын
Eric O, I run a mobile auto repair business out of Denver, CO. I'm glad this happened to you, I had it happen on a newer (2016?) Chrys Town & Country, never found a successful solution. After rolling it up and holding it three times, it will stay up. I shy away from them now. PS> Love your Channel...
@beaverc2884 Жыл бұрын
Major tip for washing windows, on the outside wipe up and down, on the inside wipe side to side, or vise versa. This way you can easily see which side of the glass might have spots you missed by which way the streaks go. 😊😊😊
@geraldwills827 Жыл бұрын
I've done several of these, and you made it through without blood loss or loose panel corners. Excellent.
@rickbaker4571 Жыл бұрын
Mrs O setting that schedule and whippin' the ol' mule to make him work!! : )
@floorpizza8074 Жыл бұрын
Wish I had something to actually say, but I'm just posting for the algorithm. Thanks for the vid, Mr. O. Edit: I guess I could say, DON'T CALL MR. O FOR PHONE CALL DIAGNOSING OF YOUR VEHICLE. LET THE MAN WORK.
@Papaws_Garage Жыл бұрын
I love when the fighting n cussing is all done and about to button everything up.. and you realize the release cable or a wire is still in the door somewhere you can't reach. Then the cussing starts again 😂
@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын
When I worked in a fabrication shop we did pop rivets all day long, and occasionally had to drill them out when a mistake was made. You don't need a large drill bit to get those out. Use a bit that is no bigger than the hole it goes through, you'll save a few seconds every time. You got me laughing again today, when you asked if we were OK when the camera tipped over.
@tcmits369911 ай бұрын
Sometimes it's easier to remove the head of the rivet, then try to drill out the body, especially if the mandrels' still in place.
@John_Ridley Жыл бұрын
For DIYer level quality, the Harbor Freight Central Pneumatic rivet tool is pretty good. Every team in FIRST Robotics that uses pop rivets that I've ever talked to uses it and has no problems. If you're going to only do up to a thousand or so rivets a year it's going to do fine. Their Mcgraw branded one looks like it could be pretty much the same tool as the Astro one, for $20 less.
@Dee12327 Жыл бұрын
I would love to have mechanics like you where i live, every time i bring my vehicles to the shop for things i cant do my self, alignments, tire mount etc, i always get it back with greasy hand prints everywhere, and the steering wheel is always sticky 😂
@fluffyblue4006 Жыл бұрын
There are certain vehicle repair jobs that can quickly spiral out of control. But once they are totally done, no leaks, no weird noises, everything works as intended, it gives a satisfying feeling of accomplishment and you feel like you conquered and won. You feel the glory of victory. You'll be on top of the world. Except for window regulators. There's always something and you won't feel anything after completion, because the frustration lingers on for the rest of the day.
@chillybrit2334 Жыл бұрын
I am glad not to be alone when it comes to instantaneously forgetting how something came apart (should go back together). Some people I work with seem to have a photographic memory for these things - to the point they can tell me in detail how to get it back together a couple of months after they last worked in that particular thing.
@JTIZZO Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video Eric and Mrs O 🤘
@wallingj68 Жыл бұрын
Between the big washers and the red clip... major points off at the next car show. How callous of you to leave them off. ;-) Thank you as always for your great videos and your attention to detail and the customer!
@scottnusser6232 Жыл бұрын
I knew you would see the missed rivet😂 I had complete faith!❤
@petepeabody8905 Жыл бұрын
from flustered to fantastic... AAAAaHHHHHH great job Eric
@jimbahneman6553 Жыл бұрын
Watched that front foam fall out as u put the panel on ha ha good catch
@faxmen09 Жыл бұрын
Total professional move, cleaning the window and polishing the door panel to finish. Impressive. 👍
@booradley1510 Жыл бұрын
How many mechanics would do this, my last car came back with a dirty big oily footprint on the carpet!!!!!
@faxmen09 Жыл бұрын
@@booradley1510 Honestly, not too many I'd think. When I saw it at the end of a very involved window regulator replacement, I was like wow, you don't see that every day. Folks in Eric's locale fortunate to have him as an option for repairs. I know who I'd go to.
@notchback93 Жыл бұрын
Done quite a few of these, you can make good time on, once you seen them a couple times
@robertaskew8818 Жыл бұрын
These first repair videos of the day are the best. You get frustrated Eric O. it's awesome.
@JBlake-moon-shdo Жыл бұрын
Say what you will that is one of the best inner door skins I have seen not a clear plastic sheet. With a regulator you can take over to a bench rather than working on the floor. 👍nice
@chipdayton1625 Жыл бұрын
Best part of the video? Using the Sprayway! It's the good stuff!!
@Supersonicff-dw6bs Жыл бұрын
Glad you finally saw the rivet you missed, it was driving me bananas hoping you see it! Great job as always. Man that regulator was a pita to change. Looks like someone took the door cover off and said nope to changing it themselves.
@LMacNeill Жыл бұрын
Ok, that air-powered rivet gun is awesome. Got to get me one of those!
@jeffreyshepherd8488 Жыл бұрын
Gotta do this on my 11 fusion soon thanks for the vid!
@davidfarmer166611 ай бұрын
You fixed the rivits. Good job!!!
@mikeinna2814 Жыл бұрын
It’s got the big 2/4 lol. Love this guy.
@frankvucolo6249 Жыл бұрын
Oh man, I just did that job on my fusion. Kicked my butt a little. Wish I saw this first! I am left with that problem where 14.267% of the time the auto up gets to one inch and retracts. Thank you for learning me up on the auto learn. I thought I needed to replace the window run for binding.
@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын
GENERAL PROCEDURES > WINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION > DE-INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE -Turn the ignition key ON. -Operate the window control switch in one-touch up mode and remove power from the window motor while the window is moving by one of the following methods: -Disconnect the vehicle battery cable while the window is moving . -Disconnect the window motor connector while the window is moving . -Remove the LH or RH front window motor fuse while the window is moving . -This will de-initialize the window motor and reset the window motor to its original factory settings. -Reconnect the battery cable, window motor connector or window motor fuse before proceeding to the initialization procedure. GENERAL PROCEDURES > WINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATION > INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE WARNING: Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect objects in its path. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury. NOTE: The front window must be in the full OPEN position for this procedure to operate correctly. NOTE: If the initialization procedure is only partially completed, the front window motor will remain de-initialized and will not operate in one-touch up mode. 5. Turn the ignition key ON. 6. Press and hold the window control switch until the window glass stalls for 2 seconds into the glass top run and release the switch. 7. Pull and hold the window control switch until the window glass stalls for 2 seconds at the bottom of its travel and release the switch. 8. Test for correct window operation by carrying out the one-touch up feature. If the window does not operate correctly, carefully repeat this procedure.
@frankvucolo6249 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr O! Much appreciated.
@grahamcooper3399 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Mr. O! You really nailed the engineer accent! Design flaws really shouldn't happen in this day and age with our computing capabilities - putting that connector on the other side? Who thought that would be a good idea??? As always, I've learned again - don't buy a Ford or a Dodge and if you do, have someone else work on it! :)
@MH-ev3wr Жыл бұрын
Engineer here in the CAD software world who used to be a consultant a long time ago doing implementations at companies including automotive Tier suppliers. I'll tell you how these design flaws happen. That door and its components were probably created by about 5 different companies/suppliers. That is, the regulator was designed/manufactured one by one supplier. The regulator motor was designed/manufactured by a different supplier. The electronic switches came from a different supplier. The harnesses and connectors came from a different supplier. That disregards the door skin, door hinges, and the aluminum sheet that all this stuff is attached to which could very well have come from other suppliers. Each supplier works independent of the other and is protective of their intellectual property which is the CAD model (with the CAD model alone there is enough manufacturing information to manufacture the part). Moreover, the automotive industry uses at least 3 different types of CAD software - Creo, NX, and CATIA, at minimum. Different suppliers use different CAD systems, and no CAD software can read another CAD software's models natively. Thus, when they share their CAD models with the automotive manufacturer, they may provide IGES or STEP files (neutral file format files) which then need to be imported. The files at this point are "dummy" models in that they can't really be modified easily because they are no longer native to any CAD system. Throw in a database that houses all this CAD data at the automotive manufacturer (called a PLM, or Product Lifecycle Management system) where you then have to deal with revision/version control and it becomes VERY complicated. As things get more specialized, at a certain point the automotive manufacturer is nothing more than an assembly house. I used to work for an engine company as a design engineer. It was an interesting education. The pistons were from Kolbenschmidt, the intercoolers were from Modine, the turbochargers from ABB, the governor from Woodward, the oil pumps from another company, etc.. The engine company was nothing more than an assembly house, and my job as a design engineer was often to "design" the plumbing from one system to another. My crowning achievement was that I designed the slip fit for the compressor discharge to intercooler inlet. Yup, I got a gold star for that one.
@thomastrombly4759 Жыл бұрын
Nice Job. New member. Really enjoy watching!!
@paulparoma Жыл бұрын
Just look at that gorgeous plastic on the door card. What class and elegance!