Window Regulator 2001 Buick LeSabre

[Rasp]

I had a problem with my rear passenger window. I rolled the window down and was unable to roll it back up.
I found out that it was the regulator.
My question is would a 1994 Lesabre's regulator fit in a 2001 Lesabre? The garage said a new regulator would cost me about 400 bucks with taxes etc. I happen to have a 1994 buick that I could grab the part off for free if it fits.

[HotZ28]

No, it will not work!

[Rasp]

Thanks for the reply. It's too bad that cheap plastic parts are part of an otherwise exceptional car.

[Blue Bowtie]

A replacement regulator can be had for under $100, not $400.

There are numerous places which offer replacements. This is just one such example:

http://yhst-12260461708320.stores.ya...uick%20LeSabre

This is not an endorsement. Shop around, and you might find an even better deal, closer, free shipping, and whatever else makes it easier for you.

[maxwedge]

Correct, Dorman makes an aftermarket unit around the 100 mark, Carquest and NAPA carry them.

[Rasp]

Well I actually paid 300 for the part. Still more expensive than the part you showed but I really needed the window quick and therefore I didn't do my due diligence as well as I should have. It's cold in Canada and need to keep my windows shut.

Actually I'm thinking that is part of the reason the window regulator went in the first place. The regulator was probably broken due to the frozen window. Still cheap design in my opinion.

[Blue Bowtie]

I'm not sure the correct adjective to describe the assembly is "cheap" since it is certainly not inexpensive. It is lightweight, not as robust as we might like to see, but is effective. With the constant push for less overall mass to allow better mileage, while maintaining some structural integrity for the vehicle, these accessory parts are the first this to be made lighter (and rightfully so). Whereas other manufacturers might reduce the steel in the floor pan and its reinforcements, lighten pillars and rocker panels, the engine cradle, suspension, and body sections, GM chose to lighten up (cheapen?) the accessories first. That means that instead of a 14 pound double steel arm and sector gear arrangement, you get a six pound motor and cable guide. Multiply that by four windows, and you see where it's going. Look at some other manufacturer's examples, and you'll see plastic tapes instead of steel cables, and plastic guide channels.

[Blue Bowtie]

A heated/power adjusted outside mirror weighs about 6 pounds. A plain old mirror weights about a pound. That includes a piece of heat hose, wires, switches, and everything supporting it. A six-way power seat weighs about 15 pounds more than a manual seat. Power locks add about three pounds. A sunroof is another 11 pounds. Before you realize it, your automatic headlight dimming, snot-nose wiping, heated/powered seat, "I'm too lazy to crank a window handle", self-parking, automatic ride-leveling, brake pedal moving "car" is more like a Hilton hotel on Firestones, and you're paying about as much to move it.

But that's just my perspective on the root of the problem.

[Rasp]

I totally agree with what you said but it still doesn't make me feel better. On the other hand I love my Hilton on wheels.

[Blue Bowtie]

On a positive note, you should never have to worry about that regulator again.

[dino139]

it's too bad made such a bad design or should i say cheap using plastic instead of metal that way they wouldn't break so easily have had to fix 3 on my 2000 buick and they aren't as cheap in canada as you can buy them in us seen them as cheap as $79.00 for new regulator and motor in usa but they don't ship to canada too bad GM wouldn't go good for these with a recall

[maxwedge]

Please look at the age of the threads, this is too old , thanks.