Shop Parts Used In This Video: Saab Window Regulator - Pimax 5184817- www.fcpeuro.com/products/saab-window-regulator-9-5-5184817? Volvo Window Regulator Sliding Pivot Front - Genuine Volvo 3509416OE www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-window-regulator-sliding-pivot-3509416-2?
Really excellent how to! Thanks for taking the time to post this! And a quick tip > You can insert the metal clips into the rollers before you clip the regulator ball into the rollers, makes things a LOT easier. And also make sure to repair any tears in the vapor barrier or loose fitting sealant/ adhesive as the side airbag sensor triggers deployment by rapid increase of air volume pressure, not G-forces. Any major leaks in the vapor barrier could delay side airbag deployment. *Thumbs up!*
You don't even have to take the metal clips out of the plastic rollers when installing. You can leave them in and when you push the ball into the roller the clip will open enough and then close itself on the back of the ball saving a bit of a headache.
Very good video. You might want to emphasize the importance of getting the window in the channels and note that if this is not done before attaching it to the regulator, the window will not slide properly and will have to be disassembled again and positioned in the channels.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My passenger window went a few months back, but I got it to at least stay up. Now my drivers side rear window did the same thing and unfortunately I cannot get it to stay up. I was going to purchase a entire regulator set when I really didn't need to. Thanks for the great video and it's going to save me a lot of money that I did not need to spend.
great video - just used it to fix my broken rollers. Thanks for all the advice. One word of warning - don't use parcel tape on the black section of the window frame on the outside of the door to secure the broken window in place as it discolours the trim when the tape is removed.
This was an excellent video description. Luckily I had to do the passenger side, less to disconnect, but since you described the driver side with the trunk and gas connector I'll be ready for that side if need be. Bravo for your knowledge and the simplistic way you explained it. I wish I had seen your vid before I took off sound barrier.BTW, Saab sells rollers $8.19each in my local Delaware dealership.Thanks again.
Yup, they sure do, if you check the link in the description to our site we include all the fitment information along with the part, you'll see both 9-5 and 9-3 are included on that list. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the vid! Just watched Eric the car guy's vid, and then this as an insurance policiy, and went at it onmy 9-5. All fixed up. Easy? No. But hard? No. not with these vids for a guide. I cant stress this enough though: Make sure your window gets fully back on the weatherstripping! Mine, while putting the glass in, shoved the rubber track at th e back side of the glass out of its channel. When i rolled the window down it bunched all that rubber up inside the door. had to take the rollers etc back off, remove glass, and fix all that rubber. Then carefully inserted the glass again, making sure it seated right. After that it was gravy.
Thanks for this great video, very helpful. I had one broken roller on my 9.5 and I managed to fix it without pulling out the window. I just lifted it up enough so that the rail comes in front of the door hole. I really had enough space to pull out the broken roller and put a new one with its clip.
same thing happen to my wife's 9-3. I put the se sound system in and after a few days. driver side window does now work. lol. Thanks for the video. I had a good idea on doing this. Helps to see a video as well. Thanks.
I have just done this job, and it was exactly as you described. The only thing I would say is that you need to be aware of the warning on the vapour barrier about the side air bag sensor. In view of this, it may be best to disconnect the battery, but if you do you can't move the window mech to line up the scissor action and glass runners. I took a chance and didn't disconnect it, and I have lived to tell the tale...but be careful.
Thanks for the repair video. My Passenger side Window fell off the tracks. I think the rubber track guides also have also fallen out as the Window has always rattled badly unless it's fully up. I will tear off the Door Panel if is ever stops raining. Thank you! PS, our 2002 SAAB 9-5 has 180K Town Miles. Most trips are under 10 miles which is horrible on the engine yet it runs great and doesn't burn a drop of oil. Mine has the 3.0 Vauxhall 54 degree V6.
Hello Steve, Most likely that will be the issue however we always recommend to remove the door panel to inspect the units to verify. I hope that helps.
+FCP Euro Thanks. I'm going to give it a try. Removing the door panel is really as easy as using the putty knife and pulling? Shouldn't have to worry about breaking the plastic attachments?
Excellent video. I've done this job myself but found it extremely difficult to get the ball joints to pop into the rollers and had to use a G clamp at one point. I'm not exactly feeble either. Guess I just had some tough ones. Thanks for the video though.
I just replace the two green rollers on my 1999 Saab 9-3. when rolling the window up the window tilts towards the front of the vehicle. what else could be wrong?
That was a very clear, detailed video. I need to replace the drivers side window regulator on my Saab 9-5 2007 sedan. Can you tell me how many more steps or instructions for this? Outstanding video with simple instructions and high def - learned a lot so thank you.
It's the same procedure on the 2007, the chassis first generation ran from 1997-2009, and only ever saw a mild face lift, the window operation and mechanism is exactly the same as in the video.
Thank you for posting the Saab window regulator repair. Mine just broke this morning. It wasn't frozen, it appeared the vertical seal at the rear of the glass folded into the channel, causing resistance. Anyone else had this? It's a pain!
Ah that could be what happened to my window. I already replaced the regulators, but my window only goes halfway down before it starts to pitch forward. So I stop.
Andrew Greenwell Hi, since my earlier posting, I've realised that, if all's well, the window travels vertically up and down, never leaving the vertical channel, and that a broken or worn roller or rollers allowed the window to tip forwards, eventually getting to the point where, the glass failing to re-enter the seal channel on its way up, resistance to movement was enough to cause the worn rollers to fail catastrophically, bending one of the lower regulator arms and allowing the glass to drop into the door. There are THREE rollers in total (cost me £11, including post from Neo Bros) They have NEW regulator mechanisms for £35 inc post, too. Saab windows don't have "one touch", or the ability to sense abnormal resistance. My Passat windows, with "one touch" would roll back down if they encountered the sort of resistance that caused the damage to my Saab regulator assembly. it is possible to adjust the regulator upper roller channels to ensure the window moves vertically (my next job on a dry day)
I believe they are the same rollers in the back, but the regulator is different, so you may have to remove it differently. Let us know how you fare once you get in there.
Hoping this is the problem I'm having because that seems like a fairly easy fix. My window rolled down partially before I heard a noise like something broke or slipped out of place then the window slid straight down by itself.
Question, the video was great & followed it replacing the roller on the passenger side door, but the ball joint keeps popping out of the regulator roll towards the rear of the door. Any thoughts?
I believe it is quite similar but I can't seem to gather the information on exactly how similar. Hopefully someone else here can weigh in with a useful experience on an s80.
Hey and thank you so much for the help. I have some trouble with my driver window. I'm not sure whether it's the regulator or the two green regulator rollers that need changing. I know that there are no clips. Maybe I should buy some new ones and see if that fixes the problem. How do I know if I should change the whole regulator or the green regulators? (The motor is fine though!) Thank you so much guys!
So the mechanics are the same for a 2003 Saab 9-3? My passengers window falls off the track or regulator, I have wooden wedges holding it up now. I'm about to purchase the rollers I hope that's all it is.
Sooo kewl of u to post this! Very informative......just got 2001 93 for a steal! Relatively high miles( 147,000+), have any suggestions as to what I should have checked out first? I noticed that the check engine light came on, but it runs very well! The turbo seems strong....I'd like to keep this vehicle running for as long as possible, so anything you can suggest would be useful.
I need to know how to replace the window motor (passenger side) on a 1994 Saab 900 Turbo (3 door coupe). There is nothing on the internet. It looks like it is riveted from the inside with no way to get to it. If I can't fix it can I just close the window permanently. I am at my wits end. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi! Got a 9-5 MY06, on the "softplastic" barrier it says something like disconnect the airbag sensor. How do I do that ? Don't want to get the airbag in my face..... Another thing, the "glue" does'nt seem to be reuseable on my car, where do I get new "glue" ?
They all say something along the lines of "airbag sensor in door, see manual before repair"... With replacing the rollers and doing the window repair you don't need to concern yourself with this. Just follow the instructions in the video and you'll be fine. Don't go messing around with the airbag sensors!
Hi, this is an old video but I have a current problem. My window seems to be off track on the driver's side, and I have it close now. It made a cracking sound, but did not break. I am wondering how I know if I need a new roller versus an entire regulator?
Jennifer Zaccara The regulator is fine so long as you can hear the motor running. If you can push the window control up and stop as soon as you see the window move slightly, you can ensure the window is locked in the up position for now. It also tells you the regulator is working properly. These rollers break all too easily and are, 99.9% of the time, the main culprit for the window not working. If you intend on keeping the car for any length of time, I would buy a few to make sure you have spares for next time, they are getting hard to find. I have only just done mine with the last of my spares and the whole job took about 10 minutes.
If I heard a plastic cracking sound when I tried to open the window when frozen, then plastic falling down inside of the door, would it likely be the rollers that need to be replaced?
Is this the same procedure on a 2003 Volvo S80? Both my driver and passenger side window will not go up or down at all or without coming out of track completely and falling. Both are laminated windows and now have cracks in them. Driver side is cracked on interior piece of glass, and front passenger door is crack on exterior piece of glass. Would like to replace glass, but it is unbelievably expensive for laminated glass. Can I replace glass with regular tempered glass instead?? please help :(
My window will automatically goes down a little(mechanically) after pressing the window auto close button. I'm driving a 2004 volvo s60. Is there any ways to solve this fault?
They're similar, but a slightly different shape, check the description above, I've put a link in there to our site where you can purchase them for just a few bucks. Hope that helps.
I've been told you can avoid the difficulty of positioning the clips on the rollers after the window is positioned by leaving the clips on the rollers while the window is still out. The explanation was that the spindle on the regulator will snapp past the clip just as it does the roller with pressure. Have you tried this? Does anyone else know if it works?
No mention of lube although the original guides and rollers in our '99 9-3 had evidence of lube. So question is dry or lubed? and what lube - lithium grease or ??
No grease! It only causes problems. I can say this with some authority because I have done this procedure several times. Once to a car that absolutely would not stop popping the rollers off because someone had greased it. It only behaved after I took out till the rubber and thoroughly cleaned it. Silicone lubricant - a "dry lubricant" was the final solution. I have also seen doors where the lower channel rubber had been removed by an incompetent mechanic who applied grade and could not keep the rollers from popping off. No Grease! Dry Lube Only!
my 2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T has this issue. However, the regulator arms or arm is bent and the window can be let down..but upon trying to roll it up the rollers that recieve the metal ball into the regulator rollers keep popping out of the thing...so i was thinking replace the regulator arms piece??? to cure issue...what would you suggest here?
ok thanks..i went and took one out of a 99 saab 9-5 from junk yard..have to remove an install not sure when im able to get to it though lol...i appreciate the feed back
I just replaced the rollers on a the driver's door of a 2002 9-3 and had the same response. The ball joint toward the rear of the door pops out of the roller when the widow is almost all the way down. Does that mean the regulator arms are bent? The motor works fine. It looks like the original problem was a blue plastic cover broke and interfered with the widow, which broke the rollers. I yanked out the cover, but don't know what's under there. Hopefully, I didn't create a new problem. Any insight?
This happened to me and I had to bend both sides to keep the ball in the rollers. It appears that the channels where the rollers glide were causing resistence from dirt or bent from using a channel locks to pop the arm into the roller. I managed to get the window up with 2 broken rollers. I only lower that window an inch just in case it wants to pop out. I found watching multiple videos on this subject will help you confront different scenerios
@@fcpeuro Hi there. The two designs do seem to be different. I'm into the innards of the front left door of my 2003 9-3, and it looks like the rollers I've purchased are no good to me. Your video description does include the 9-3 and probably shouldn't. I see your detailed application list does only include the 9-5 from Saab though. Doh! I jumped too soon then, but it would appear that the rollers are not that easy to come by in the UK, so I guess I can resell without too much trouble. Still don't know why my window has developed a 'clunk' in operation. Regards....
Hello Lois, there should be a release in the middle of the connector that will need to be pushed in. You can also use a flat head screw driver to gently separate the connector.
My window was getting wonky about a year ago and simply stopped using it lol, I even ordered the new rollers when they first started getting loose years ago.. Just put them in now and it was definitely much easier than i thought LOL. Did both front doors in my 9-5 in under an hour just dickin' around. I found its easier to use a razor blade to cut through the sticky stuff, and it's more of a glob than double sided sticky tape so it will restick. But i used a little bit of quality duct tape anyway. Had a Volvo S60 with over 200K miles, great car.. nothing ever broke, car was crashed and figured a Saab would be good :-/ Love the car, but WTF lol. Otherwise love the car ;-)
Hej, Thank you for your video! I just bought my first Saab, a 9-3 Aero :D The car is amazing ;P but.. both front and rear window regulator are broken :( which I understand this video is for front window, could you tell me how to fix the rear windows? Thanks !!
It's all too common for them to break. If someone would make a metal roller that won't snap after 6 months, they would make a fortune in sales. It's also a PITA trying to get hold of these rollers now in the UK.
+Tryst46 try here www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=saab+95&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsaab+95+roller.TRS0&_nkw=saab+95+roller&_sacat=0
Shop Parts Used In This Video:
Saab Window Regulator - Pimax 5184817- www.fcpeuro.com/products/saab-window-regulator-9-5-5184817?
Volvo Window Regulator Sliding Pivot Front - Genuine Volvo 3509416OE
www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-window-regulator-sliding-pivot-3509416-2?
Incredible video, still helping people 12 years later.
Dude you're awesome. Very thorough, easy to understand, great instructions and great views of the work performed. Tops in my book.
ive been driving around with a bad window for months now. so glad i found this video. thank you so much
Well done. Accurate script, good sound- great lighting... so easy to follow. I wish all vids were as well produced as yours!
Really excellent how to! Thanks for taking the time to post this! And a quick tip > You can insert the metal clips into the rollers before you clip the regulator ball into the rollers, makes things a LOT easier. And also make sure to repair any tears in the vapor barrier or loose fitting sealant/ adhesive as the side airbag sensor triggers deployment by rapid increase of air volume pressure, not G-forces. Any major leaks in the vapor barrier could delay side airbag deployment. *Thumbs up!*
You don't even have to take the metal clips out of the plastic rollers when installing. You can leave them in and when you push the ball into the roller the clip will open enough and then close itself on the back of the ball saving a bit of a headache.
Yes. In fact, I have always used vaseline or some white lithium grease to facilitate the process.
Very good video. You might want to emphasize the importance of getting the window in the channels and note that if this is not done before attaching it to the regulator, the window will not slide properly and will have to be disassembled again and positioned in the channels.
Quite possibly the most useful video I have seen on TH-cam. Thanks.
Just replaced the rollers on driver side front window today. Great walk thru--thanks for posting!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My passenger window went a few months back, but I got it to at least stay up. Now my drivers side rear window did the same thing and unfortunately I cannot get it to stay up. I was going to purchase a entire regulator set when I really didn't need to. Thanks for the great video and it's going to save me a lot of money that I did not need to spend.
I have this issue on both of my front windows. I'm now confident to do the job on my own.
Thanks.
great video - just used it to fix my broken rollers. Thanks for all the advice. One word of warning - don't use parcel tape on the black section of the window frame on the outside of the door to secure the broken window in place as it discolours the trim when the tape is removed.
Very Clean and precise instructural Video, I now have the confidence to check this job out after watching the show. Thank you for doing this.
This was an excellent video description. Luckily I had to do the passenger side, less to disconnect, but since you described the driver side with the trunk and gas connector I'll be ready for that side if need be. Bravo for your knowledge and the simplistic way you explained it. I wish I had seen your vid before I took off sound barrier.BTW, Saab sells rollers $8.19each in my local Delaware dealership.Thanks again.
man you saved me $$$$ thanks so much for a very clear and concise tutorial
You're welcome!
That could explain it!
I have a UK 1999 9-5 estate 2.3L petrol,SE spec.
Possibly the most comfortable car I have ever owned.
Truly excellent video.
If this were a star based rating system, I would have tried to give you more than 5/5. Great video and easy to follow. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much. This will be my second time replacing the regulator. Super helpful!
You're welcome!
Yup, they sure do, if you check the link in the description to our site we include all the fitment information along with the part, you'll see both 9-5 and 9-3 are included on that list. Hope that helps!
Thanks for the vid! Just watched Eric the car guy's vid, and then this as an insurance policiy, and went at it onmy 9-5. All fixed up. Easy? No. But hard? No. not with these vids for a guide. I cant stress this enough though: Make sure your window gets fully back on the weatherstripping! Mine, while putting the glass in, shoved the rubber track at th e back side of the glass out of its channel. When i rolled the window down it bunched all that rubber up inside the door. had to take the rollers etc back off, remove glass, and fix all that rubber. Then carefully inserted the glass again, making sure it seated right. After that it was gravy.
You're welcome!
That's an great point, thanks for commenting!
Thanks for this great video, very helpful. I had one broken roller on my 9.5 and I managed to fix it without pulling out the window. I just lifted it up enough so that the rail comes in front of the door hole. I really had enough space to pull out the broken roller and put a new one with its clip.
Glad the video helped Sebastien
A very good guide too replace the rollers
Excellent tutorial, repaired my window roller today thanks to this guide.
same thing happen to my wife's 9-3. I put the se sound system in and after a few days. driver side window does now work. lol. Thanks for the video. I had a good idea on doing this. Helps to see a video as well. Thanks.
I have just done this job, and it was exactly as you described.
The only thing I would say is that you need to be aware of the warning on the vapour barrier about the side air bag sensor.
In view of this, it may be best to disconnect the battery, but if you do you can't move the window mech to line up the scissor action and glass runners.
I took a chance and didn't disconnect it, and I have lived to tell the tale...but be careful.
Love your work! Calm, logical and very easy to follow.
Great video, thanks for posting. all these videos make DIY on my Saab so much easier. Very much appreciated.
Hello, and thank you.
This was an extremely well done instructional video on how to do it. Great work!!!
Thanks for the repair video. My Passenger side Window fell off the tracks. I think the rubber track guides also have also fallen out as the Window has always rattled badly unless it's fully up. I will tear off the Door Panel if is ever stops raining. Thank you!
PS, our 2002 SAAB 9-5 has 180K Town Miles. Most trips are under 10 miles which is horrible on the engine yet it runs great and doesn't burn a drop of oil. Mine has the 3.0 Vauxhall 54 degree V6.
Now that's a great walkthrough! Very helpful comments too
Hello Steve,
Most likely that will be the issue however we always recommend to remove the door panel to inspect the units to verify. I hope that helps.
+FCP Euro
Thanks. I'm going to give it a try.
Removing the door panel is really as easy as using the putty knife and pulling? Shouldn't have to worry about breaking the plastic attachments?
Excellent video. I've done this job myself but found it extremely difficult to get the ball joints to pop into the rollers and had to use a G clamp at one point. I'm not exactly feeble either. Guess I just had some tough ones. Thanks for the video though.
Glad we could help!
Thanks, that really helped me fixing my window problem!
You're welcome, Robert! Happy we could help!
Thank you for the video, I did it within 40 min.
Well done Mate. Fantastic instructions and video guide! A+
The model in the video does not have airbags in the door, which year/model do you have? So folks know when to watch for it.
The clips can be a bit stubborn sometimes, you may need to use a pair of pliers to squeeze it into place which should help.
I just replace the two green rollers on my 1999 Saab 9-3. when rolling the window up the window tilts towards the front of the vehicle. what else could be wrong?
Zeljko Jelaca Yes, this tutorial should apply to your vehicle.
Thank you me and my dad did it today very helpfull video 😊
That was a very clear, detailed video. I need to replace the drivers side window regulator on my Saab 9-5 2007 sedan. Can you tell me how many more steps or instructions for this? Outstanding video with simple instructions and high def - learned a lot so thank you.
It's the same procedure on the 2007, the chassis first generation ran from 1997-2009, and only ever saw a mild face lift, the window operation and mechanism is exactly the same as in the video.
Thank you for posting the Saab window regulator repair. Mine just broke this morning. It wasn't frozen, it appeared the vertical seal at the rear of the glass folded into the channel, causing resistance. Anyone else had this? It's a pain!
Ah that could be what happened to my window. I already replaced the regulators, but my window only goes halfway down before it starts to pitch forward. So I stop.
Andrew Greenwell Hi, since my earlier posting, I've realised that, if all's well, the window travels vertically up and down, never leaving the vertical channel, and that a broken or worn roller or rollers allowed the window to tip forwards, eventually getting to the point where, the glass failing to re-enter the seal channel on its way up, resistance to movement was enough to cause the worn rollers to fail catastrophically, bending one of the lower regulator arms and allowing the glass to drop into the door. There are THREE rollers in total (cost me £11, including post from Neo Bros)
They have NEW regulator mechanisms for £35 inc post, too.
Saab windows don't have "one touch", or the ability to sense abnormal resistance. My Passat windows, with "one touch" would roll back down if they encountered the sort of resistance that caused the damage to my Saab regulator assembly.
it is possible to adjust the regulator upper roller channels to ensure the window moves vertically (my next job on a dry day)
Clear and concise instructions
@nissepissed You'll have to take the door panel off to see for sure. The green rollers are quite often the culprit.
I believe they are the same rollers in the back, but the regulator is different, so you may have to remove it differently. Let us know how you fare once you get in there.
Thanks very much Amigo, we did it just as you said, it works very good
Thank you ! 78400 views ! 78,400 people had a problem with this roller?
Perfect!! Exactly what was wrong with my 9-5, job done happy days :)
Hoping this is the problem I'm having because that seems like a fairly easy fix. My window rolled down partially before I heard a noise like something broke or slipped out of place then the window slid straight down by itself.
Question, the video was great & followed it replacing the roller on the passenger side door, but the ball joint keeps popping out of the regulator roll towards the rear of the door. Any thoughts?
DUD THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH BEST VIDEO ON THE TUBE .....
GONA DO IT MYSELF 1ST THING 2MORO....GOD BLESS
I believe it is quite similar but I can't seem to gather the information on exactly how similar. Hopefully someone else here can weigh in with a useful experience on an s80.
To these fit in place of the bmw sliders?
Or is it a volvo part to use in place of bmw sliders
I have the same problem on my volvo s80. Do you think i can fix it in same way?
Thanks for your video. You save me.
Very cool.
is ther a video for a Saab 2000 9-3 windows track repair?
Hey and thank you so much for the help. I have some trouble with my driver window. I'm not sure whether it's the regulator or the two green regulator rollers that need changing. I know that there are no clips. Maybe I should buy some new ones and see if that fixes the problem. How do I know if I should change the whole regulator or the green regulators? (The motor is fine though!)
Thank you so much guys!
I did exactly as the video showed but one of the new rollers won't clip in, nor stay in even with the clip placed around it. what do I do?
So the mechanics are the same for a 2003 Saab 9-3? My passengers window falls off the track or regulator, I have wooden wedges holding it up now. I'm about to purchase the rollers I hope that's all it is.
Sooo kewl of u to post this! Very informative......just got 2001 93 for a steal! Relatively high miles( 147,000+), have any suggestions as to what I should have checked out first? I noticed that the check engine light came on, but it runs very well! The turbo seems strong....I'd like to keep this vehicle running for as long as possible, so anything you can suggest would be useful.
Great, thats what i do now in the morning 😊
hey i have 2004 9.3 saab when i close my window it rolls back down about a 1/4 way what should i do ... i can close it fine slowly ..... thank you
I need to know how to replace the window motor (passenger side) on a 1994 Saab 900 Turbo (3 door coupe). There is nothing on the internet. It looks like it is riveted from the inside with no way to get to it. If I can't fix it can I just close the window permanently. I am at my wits end.
Any help would be appreciated.
Hi!
Got a 9-5 MY06, on the "softplastic" barrier it says something like disconnect the airbag sensor. How do I do that ? Don't want to get the airbag in my face.....
Another thing, the "glue" does'nt seem to be reuseable on my car, where do I get new "glue" ?
They all say something along the lines of "airbag sensor in door, see manual before repair"... With replacing the rollers and doing the window repair you don't need to concern yourself with this. Just follow the instructions in the video and you'll be fine. Don't go messing around with the airbag sensors!
Excellent video. Would this be the same for a 02 9-3?
is it same as 2005 saab ?
Hi, this is an old video but I have a current problem. My window seems to be off track on the driver's side, and I have it close now. It made a cracking sound, but did not break. I am wondering how I know if I need a new roller versus an entire regulator?
Jennifer Zaccara The regulator is fine so long as you can hear the motor running. If you can push the window control up and stop as soon as you see the window move slightly, you can ensure the window is locked in the up position for now. It also tells you the regulator is working properly.
These rollers break all too easily and are, 99.9% of the time, the main culprit for the window not working. If you intend on keeping the car for any length of time, I would buy a few to make sure you have spares for next time, they are getting hard to find. I have only just done mine with the last of my spares and the whole job took about 10 minutes.
Great video!
If I heard a plastic cracking sound when I tried to open the window when frozen, then plastic falling down inside of the door, would it likely be the rollers that need to be replaced?
+Steve O'Neil (I have a 2007 Saab 9-3)
Yes
Is this the same procedure on a 2003 Volvo S80? Both my driver and passenger side window will not go up or down at all or without coming out of track completely and falling. Both are laminated windows and now have cracks in them. Driver side is cracked on interior piece of glass, and front passenger door is crack on exterior piece of glass. Would like to replace glass, but it is unbelievably expensive for laminated glass. Can I replace glass with regular tempered glass instead?? please help :(
Michael Smith Yes this should be the same procedure on your vehicle.
My window will automatically goes down a little(mechanically) after pressing the window auto close button. I'm driving a 2004 volvo s60. Is there any ways to solve this fault?
They're similar, but a slightly different shape, check the description above, I've put a link in there to our site where you can purchase them for just a few bucks. Hope that helps.
would this be the case if the window goes up and down but won't stay on the track?
ty rick Certainly could be one of the causes, it's not too difficult to get in there and check it out.
FCP Euro I'm checking it out this weekend its just still cold in upstate NY :/
I've been told you can avoid the difficulty of positioning the clips on the rollers after the window is positioned by leaving the clips on the rollers while the window is still out. The explanation was that the spindle on the regulator will snapp past the clip just as it does the roller with pressure. Have you tried this? Does anyone else know if it works?
Does a 2003 Volvo S60 use the same rollers? Where can someone purchase these rollers?
No mention of lube although the original guides and rollers in our '99 9-3 had evidence of lube. So question is dry or lubed? and what lube - lithium grease or ??
Yes, it's a good idea to apply lithium grease to the guides and rollers to help prevent binding.
No grease! It only causes problems. I can say this with some authority because I have done this procedure several times. Once to a car that absolutely would not stop popping the rollers off because someone had greased it. It only behaved after I took out till the rubber and thoroughly cleaned it. Silicone lubricant - a "dry lubricant" was the final solution. I have also seen doors where the lower channel rubber had been removed by an incompetent mechanic who applied grade and could not keep the rollers from popping off. No Grease! Dry Lube Only!
my 2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T has this issue. However, the regulator arms or arm is bent and the window can be let down..but upon trying to roll it up the rollers that recieve the metal ball into the regulator rollers keep popping out of the thing...so i was thinking replace the regulator arms piece??? to cure issue...what would you suggest here?
Hello, it sounds like a new window regulator might be needed. The window regulators are a common replacement and should fix the issue.
ok thanks..i went and took one out of a 99 saab 9-5 from junk yard..have to remove an install not sure when im able to get to it though lol...i appreciate the feed back
You're welcome!
I just replaced the rollers on a the driver's door of a 2002 9-3 and had the same response. The ball joint toward the rear of the door pops out of the roller when the widow is almost all the way down.
Does that mean the regulator arms are bent? The motor works fine.
It looks like the original problem was a blue plastic cover broke and interfered with the widow, which broke the rollers. I yanked out the cover, but don't know what's under there.
Hopefully, I didn't create a new problem. Any insight?
This happened to me and I had to bend both sides to keep the ball in the rollers. It appears that the channels where the rollers glide were causing resistence from dirt or bent from using a channel locks to pop the arm into the roller. I managed to get the window up with 2 broken rollers. I only lower that window an inch just in case it wants to pop out. I found watching multiple videos on this subject will help you confront different scenerios
I have a 2000 93 with the same issue, does it have the same or similar regular set up as the 95?
I believe the two designs are different between the models unfortunately.
@@fcpeuro Hi there. The two designs do seem to be different. I'm into the innards of the front left door of my 2003 9-3, and it looks like the rollers I've purchased are no good to me. Your video description does include the 9-3 and probably shouldn't. I see your detailed application list does only include the 9-5 from Saab though. Doh!
I jumped too soon then, but it would appear that the rollers are not that easy to come by in the UK, so I guess I can resell without too much trouble. Still don't know why my window has developed a 'clunk' in operation. Regards....
I'm having trouble disconnecting the harness for the mirror control -- I don't want to force anything, and It's not clear what has to be pulled up.
Hello Lois, there should be a release in the middle of the connector that will need to be pushed in. You can also use a flat head screw driver to gently separate the connector.
My window was getting wonky about a year ago and simply stopped using it lol, I even ordered the new rollers when they first started getting loose years ago.. Just put them in now and it was definitely much easier than i thought LOL. Did both front doors in my 9-5 in under an hour just dickin' around. I found its easier to use a razor blade to cut through the sticky stuff, and it's more of a glob than double sided sticky tape so it will restick. But i used a little bit of quality duct tape anyway.
Had a Volvo S60 with over 200K miles, great car.. nothing ever broke, car was crashed and figured a Saab would be good :-/ Love the car, but WTF lol. Otherwise love the car ;-)
Hej, Thank you for your video! I just bought my first Saab, a 9-3 Aero :D The car is amazing ;P but.. both front and rear window regulator are broken :( which I understand this video is for front window, could you tell me how to fix the rear windows? Thanks !!
Hello, we'll be happy to help you out with that. Please feel free to email us products@fcpeuro.com
Hey really enjoyed the video but the rear window is a bit more difficult mind of we chat, make a video, or send some schematics of the rear window?
Why completely remove the window glass at all?
This is awesome. Thanks
thank you. very helpful.
Thank you mate.
Great help. thank you.
good job. thanks for this.
Great video. Very Professional.
well done! Thank you
Our pleasure, Jim!
It's all too common for them to break. If someone would make a metal roller that won't snap after 6 months, they would make a fortune in sales.
It's also a PITA trying to get hold of these rollers now in the UK.
+Tryst46 try here www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=saab+95&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xsaab+95+roller.TRS0&_nkw=saab+95+roller&_sacat=0
Like your tats man!
No sense guessing, get a read on that check engine light and move on from there.
Dude why are making a how to video on something you've never?
This is not as easy as he shows. Lots of blood everywhere. Poor plastic design.
Glad we could help!