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2006 Kia Optima Window Regulator - Front Left Dorman

4 on 100 ratings
  • Features:
    • Trustworthy replacement - engineered and tested to match the fit, function and performance of the original window regulator on specified vehicles
    • Quality assured - extensively tested by cycling thousands of times in an actual vehicle door to ensure a long, trouble-free service life
    • Reliable design - engineered in the USA and backed by long history of automotive aftermarket experience
    • Easy installation - reverse-engineered to match the original equipment shape and dimensions to provide a direct, seamless fit
  • This replacement window regulator is precision-engineered and extensively tested to match the exact fit, function and performance of the stock window regulator on specific vehicle years, makes and models.
This Part Fits the Following OEM/Substitute Numbers:
11R165, 211-0029, 670020, 670020G, 81784, 8240338010, 8240338011, SK740100, WLR2027

Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2006 Kia Optima Front Left
1 In Stock
Best Price:

$49.23 CAD
$59.08 CAD
Brand Dorman
Part # D18740-100
Condition New
Warehouse B
Dorman

Optima Dorman Window Regulator 740-100 2006 Kia
  • Power Window Regulator (Regulator Only)
  • Power 5th Digit of VIN is D
    • Dorman Products is one of the most versatile, innovative and interesting manufacturers in the automotive aftermarket as their strength comes in providing the auto parts and equipment that you need, are hard to find, or otherwise previously known as "dealer only". Dorman specializes in the a lot of the basic parts and tools any mechanic or do-it-yourselfer needs, like screws and bolts of all styles and shapes, including specialty automotive parts. Dorman also focuses on providing original equipment replicated parts that strictly adhere to OEM specifications, but usually go to improve durability and/or performance by using better materials or enhancing design. For nearly 100 years Dorman has been filling the needs of the auto parts world.
    Featuring Dorman hydraulic brake hoses, parking brake cables, door mirrors and door handles, brake master cylinders, window motors and window regulators, control arm and ball joint assemblies, drum brake wheel cylinders, wheel lugs, disc brake hardware kits, cooling fans, intake and exhaust manifolds, fuel tanks, and so much more!

    General

    Attachment Type
    Bolt On
    Mounting Hardware Included
    No
    Package Contents
    1 Power Regulator
    Motor Included
    No
    Installation Instructions Included
    No
    Housing Material
    Steel
    Frame Material
    • Plastic
    • Metal
    Window Operation Type
    Electric
    Wire Quantity
    0
    Gear Material
    Plastic

    Packaging

    package quantity
    1
    weight
    2.20 lb
    Information on technical characteristics, the delivery set, the country of manufacture and the appearance of the goods is for reference only and is based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
    1. 09 Nov, 2017
      Excellent Product fitted perfectly, Thank You
    2. Mark Zambrana
      04 May, 2015
      works great
    3. james thatcher
      27 Apr, 2015
      Worked like a champ. Exactly what I ordered
    4. G. Kovar
      25 Mar, 2015
      This is an obvious fix if your'e a shade tree mechanic on your own vehicle and it's mostly good.I'll make note of the good and bad in the context of removing the old one and putting in the new one.When removing the old regulator you're going to have tricky go pending where the window stopped when the regulator broke. In my case the window fell all the way down and was wedged at the bottom of the door and regulator.Go slow...when you run into resistance...figure out what it is. Plan on 30-60 minutes to get the old regulator out.One of the last steps of getting the old one out is securing the window in the up position...I used about 25 pieces of duct tape set off from the window trim with shop rags.Once you've got the old one out...look at your new one.Yeah...you've gotta move your speaker...that's riveted in...and there are a few cable standoffs that need to be moved.I just took a punch and beat the rivets out with a rubber...
    5. Boomer Lopez
      21 Mar, 2015
      Worked on my 2003 Mazda MPV, but we had to use the old motor. Would have paid a little more to swap the motor at the same time.The last regulator I bought on AutoPartsWAY had the motor included. The install is a pain. My experienced installed got cut up during the install.. Dropped a star due to no motor.
    6. Jenifer Sellers
      20 Mar, 2015
      all my items worked great
    7. Jordan stewart
      12 Mar, 2015
      I purchased this part but was actually the wrong one for my car. It comes pre greased but in my case, the black plastic arm was slightly broken right out of the package.
    8. Jeffrey Hubler
      08 Mar, 2015
      Perfect fit. Was an easy install. I installed the window motor as well. Works perfect.
    9. LK
      04 Mar, 2015
      Fit perfectly and was much less expensive than if I had bought it at the garage!
    10. riy_ker "ms"
      28 Feb, 2015
      Window stopped working in the winter for weird reason. I could hear the motor but didn't do anything so did some research and figured it just needed this. It worked perfectly.
    11. Fahad Choudhary "fahad242"
      26 Feb, 2015
      made this noise go away
    12. fito
      16 Feb, 2015
      Fit as expected.
    13. Eric Franks
      31 Jan, 2015
      I recently purchased this window regulator for my 2006 Chevy Colorado. The install was very easy and only took about 25 minutes. A word of advice. Once the old regulator is removed from the glass, I threw a zip tie around the track To keep the window fully closed and in place while the part is swapped out. This will save you loads of time by not having to remove and reinstall the window in the tracks.
    14. Tom S.
      29 Jan, 2015
      Dorman products always work. Hyundai engineers graduated from the Rube Goldberg School of engineering. Even with that said, they must have missed the most important engineering course: KISS 101 (Keep It Simple Stupid). I have replaced the regulators in both front doors in less than a year. Car is 7 years old. Have a giggle, Google how to change a regulator in a Hyundai Sonata.
    15. Sam
      29 Jan, 2015
      Perfect fit for my 2003 hyundai sonata. It was fairly easy to install, took about 2 hours in all. The hyundai is a little strange in that to remove the two bolts that hold onto the window you have to lower the window, once I did that I then raised it back up and was able to remove the old one all the way. I destroyed the water seal paper stuff in the process-- hopefully that wasn't super important. It would be really hard to replace keeping that intact. My old cables were really messed up as well since I had tried to raise and lower the window when it was messed up, I ended up cutting them to remove the old one easier.
    16. Heather Ruiz
      23 Jan, 2015
      Installed one a 2004 Mazda MPV. Perfect fit!
    17. Sheryl L. Reese "likebutterbutnot"
      23 Jan, 2015
      Works great!
    18. Waldo Chapman
      10 Jan, 2015
      Ordered this the same time we bought the other side from the factory, wroks every bit as good for one third the price. Very happy.
    19. Binh N.
      09 Jan, 2015
      Fit perfectly. Price is right.
    20. Haryanto indra go
      27 Dec, 2014
      Fast and great product
    21. RICHARD COTE
      23 Dec, 2014
      thank you
    22. AutoPartsWAY Customer
      17 Dec, 2014
      Works like the original. Not overly difficult to install.
    23. S.
      02 Dec, 2014
      The bolt holes of the window rail were to wide, some modification was required to fit this part.
    24. Lester fernandez
      15 Nov, 2014
      Great price
    25. kirtchenman
      31 Oct, 2014
      Only reason I am rating this less than the passenger side is that AutoPartsWAY did not send me a Dorman design regulator just like the pasenger side despite the fact that is what I ordered. I received instead what appeared to be an after market clone of the OEM design (plastic pulleys on each end, no shethed cables) which seems to be inferior to the Dorman. This was also a bad fit for the window clip, like other have posted I had to cut small notches in the rubber that the window edge fits on in the plastic clip to get the hole in the woindow to line up with the plastic nipple. Make sure what you get sent is the Dorman with the sheathed cables (like a bicycle brake line).
    26. Abe Smith
      30 Oct, 2014
      Great fit on my CTS-V rear passenger window.
    27. Mary Beth Matulevicius
      24 Oct, 2014
      Product showed up and worked perfectly for my 2004 Nissan Titan CC. Was almost half the cost of the dealership and showed up much faster than they told me they could get it.
    28. B.
      17 Oct, 2014
      Cheap replacement. One of the bolts broke when we were putting it in.
    29. babrad
      06 Oct, 2014
      Perfect fit and back to normal. Shipped quickly.
    30. mario montesino
      04 Oct, 2014
      Very good
    31. J Swan
      29 Sep, 2014
      This part installs easier than factory part, since it does not attatch to the door panel.
    32. Big Al "Gadget Freak"
      28 Sep, 2014
      It fits and works perfectly. It even has the Hyundai logo stamped into it.The one caution is the edges around the access ports to the window bolts are razor sharp. I ended up putting tape over them.The window glass merely slides into the rubber lined clamps so leave the bolts alone. Drop down window, make sure it's level and tighten the two bolts. When you insert the new regulator panel, insert the outer edge where the black fingers are first, then slide in, align bolt holes, and re-assemble.Re: the car, I couldn't figure out how to unplug the power door actuator so I (oops) cut thru the metal to free the wire loom on both the old and new one.Also the car, the door speaker was pop riveted in. I have a pop riveter but if you don't have a riveter, you can use thin screws and nuts.
    33. Dustin Corbin
      21 Sep, 2014
      Arrived very quickly, ended up not being the part I needed, but completely satisfied with what I received.
    34. Jimmy Adams
      18 Sep, 2014
      What a life saver. Have a 2006 Hyundai Sonata GLS-4 cylinder and my rear window dropped into the door.Product fits like a glove and was easy for my mechanic to install. Wish I could have replaced it myself butyou have to grind off the rivets that hold the vertical elevator off on the door side in order to get the windowglass to separate from the white elevator on the other side (yah, not fun). Product comes with zip tie typerivets for the speaker as you have to drill out the rivets around the speaker in order to remove (yah, not fun again).Nevertheless this product was so much more cheaper, available next day and fits. God I love AutoPartsWAY. They are stocking moreand more automobile parts everyday that beat my local dealers all day long. I also bought the window motor as it does notcome with this assembly (cheap at ~$60-guess where I bought it at-YUUUUpp AutoPartsWAY!)
    35. Mary
      16 Sep, 2014
      Exactly what we needed...thanks
    36. Drock
      09 Sep, 2014
      Hey , this regulator comes with the whole door panel too . Very easy to install yourself , just watch it on you tube . Honestly , this is a beautiful great working window regulator .
    37. D. Patton
      25 Aug, 2014
      Best price I could find. Service was top notch
    38. jordan
      22 Aug, 2014
      Great product works great fast shipping
    39. Darrell Dixon
      08 Aug, 2014
      Perfect fit, and saved me some real money.
    40. John E Zimmerman
      08 Aug, 2014
      Good price and every worked fine, except my problem turned out to be the motor.
    41. Jonathan reprogle
      31 Jul, 2014
      Fits perfect. Good buy
    42. Tracey Marshall
      27 Jul, 2014
      Look up the installation video on YouTube. It was really pretty easy to do - took about an hour, and no special tools - Phillips, flat head, socket wrench. Oh, and a drill, as the factory speaker is riveted in, so just drill the top of the rivets off and get 4 #4 screws, nuts, and washers and attach the speaker to the new panel. You will also need to cut off the existing wire hold downs. I attached the one on the inside of the door first, and threaded the harness all through the panel, and then mounted it, and positioned the harness at each point and every hold lined up as it should. I just cut off the tab with the hold down pin, and ran their new hold down cable ties in the same place. Worked very well. Hopefully I won't be doing another one real soon, but I will buy another Dorman if needed.
    43. SM2Jones
      25 Jul, 2014
      Perfect fit. Easy to install. Good deal for the money
    44. Marco
      19 Jul, 2014
      This fits 100%. FAST Delivery. 2 Days from America to Germany!!! I did not expect this.
    45. luckyem1
      19 Jul, 2014
      Works great. No problems.
    46. Mercury
      10 Jul, 2014
      Worked well on a 2006 Mazdaspeed 6. I had an issue with my window not going all the way up, purchased this, replaced based on instructions I found on an online forum, and now my window works like new!
    47. Joe
      05 Jul, 2014
      Seems better quality the the P.O.C. that jeep provided! Installed it with no problems. Was a good first repair for my 17yr old to participate in on his Cherokee
    48. Moises Soria
      25 Jun, 2014
      Worked great, and the best part was that it was offered through AutoPartsWAY Prime, so I got the item in 2 days. The only drawback complaint I would have is that when removing the door panels, it was discovered that the original regulator was attached to the panel with rivets. Since the original part was already broken, we just broke the piece off the panel, drilled out the rivets to make new holes, and utilized 3 new screws to attach the new part. The Regulator did not come with screws, so purchase is necessary. Overall...good product and satisfied!
    49. not me
      07 Jun, 2014
      Fits great, as advertised, no issues, good quality. 2000 BMW 528 i. If you haven't replaced one before look up a YouTube video on how to remove the window completely before you begin. This will save you a lot of time.You will need to take the motor from the old window regulator and install it on the new one. Straightforward no issues on the motor swap.
    50. Mark H Domermuth
      02 Jun, 2014
      The window regulator is easy to install and works fine.The only problem is that it is extremely difficult to roll up and down.I replaced but the passenger and driver side window regulators and had the same problem. I even took it apart and greased the entire assembly with no success.
    51. David Craig
      17 May, 2014
      Greetings,This part appears to be an exact Hyundai replacement part. It has a Hyundai logo stamped into the metal and a holographic Hyundai sticker. I'm guessing that Dorman and the other replacement company TYC are just buying these from Hyundai in quantity and reselling them for a smaller margin than the usual rip-off mark-ups you get when buying dealer parts. Also, you can get these same parts from a number of other on-line replacement auto parts suppliers. I suggest you go with whoever is cheaper. I purchased from AutoPartsWAY even though I found one or two slightly cheaper places.That said, this part is slightly different than the original as other reviewers have noted. And guessing again, I'd say that it is just a case of Hyundai revising the part for whatever reason. The differences are small. Holes for the wire-tie downs for the cabling harness are round rather than oval, but the regulator came packaged with replacement wire ties that fit the holes. No big...
    52. Kristopher P.
      29 Apr, 2014
      I am so happy that I ordered this. My cable was shredded and the window wouldn't go up or down. Easy to install although it wasn't identical to OEM parts. Works like a charm!
    53. John M.
      14 Mar, 2014
      I originally ordered a similar part that ended up being the wrong one by mistake. The "check fit" feature on AutoPartsWAY at the time told me it would fit, it was wrong. They have since then fixed this inaccuracy.I was able to install this part fairly easily and it works well... so far. It also seems to be well built, which is important to me. I would recommend this part.
    54. Sandman85
      08 Mar, 2014
      Product fit very well on my 2007, but not 100% OEM. The rubber round cover didn't fit the new regulator, but I removed the outer seal ring and used some caulking to seal the cap in. The cable clips supplied also worked great. The only thing you have to do it drill out the original pop rivets on the speaker and bolt or rivet to the new one. The plastic alignment piece on the new one can be removed to make it easier to install. The price can't be beat..
    55. Jose Castillo
      26 Feb, 2014
      I'm installed in my girlfriend car, is very easy install it if you have all the necessary tools, good quality
    56. Walter K. Carpenter
      13 Feb, 2014
      5 Star - Perfect Fit, No Problems With Instalation At All And Less Than Half The Cost Of Part From The Dealership
    57. Todd D.
      31 Jan, 2014
      Didn't clearly explain that this particular model did not come with the electric motor. No biggie, just returned it and ordered the correct one. Clearly if your regulator goes bad I love the Dorman products, just make sure you get what you really need. Read carefully.
    58. Husky
      19 Jan, 2014
      It fits and works like the OEM part. Maybe I got a defect but mine broke after a year. The warranty from Dorman replaced it free of charge. It's been a few months and its working fine. For 30-40 bucks, you can't beat it.
    59. Gayathri Jacobs
      14 Jan, 2014
      This was one of the best prices online and following a youtube video, my husband and I were able to replace the window mechanism for a VW
    60. VSZ
      13 Jan, 2014
      This product works great for the FJ60 series as a solid aftermarker replacement regulator. I lubed the whole thing up too to ensure good movement before installing. The installation is easy, just watch your fingers as the whole thing acts as a big pair of scissors, especially weighted with glass.
    61. Tyler
      11 Jan, 2014
      Works great on my 2002 Saab 9-3. My only comment is the window now rolls down slower, but is quieter when rolling.
    62. D. Roberts
      08 Jan, 2014
      This was the same manf as at the local parts store. No one had the regulator without the motor and I received this one as fast or faster than the parts store could deliver at a much better price. My son and I installed it with no trouble. I would recommend having someone to help install but I'm sure I could have eventually done it by myself.
    63. Luke Bates
      30 Dec, 2013
      By chance I checked AutoPartsWAY for this part ,because I could not find it locally andsure enough I was able to get it , It was very easy to install and works great.****** I would recommend Dorman products and AutoPartsWAY to anyone
    64. larry LINGVAY
      22 Dec, 2013
      Perfect part. As advertised. Went in flawlessly. No problems at all.Great value saved a ton of money using this part
    65. AutoPartsWAY Customer "Pamski"
      18 Nov, 2013
      I bought my 1999 Passat a couple of weeks ago and none of the windows worked. Part of the issue was just a blown 15 amp fuse. Three bigger issue was that a previous owner decided the best way to deal with a busted regulator was to bend and Mickey Mouse old regulator parts to hold the window in place. I mean, who really uses the driver door anyway?This regulator shipped fast, with clear installation instructions. It lines up in the door pretty good, but we did have to tap it in in a couple of places at the bottom. Works like new now. Took about an hour to install, but we're slow and lazy.
    66. Jason Veenstra
      09 Nov, 2013
      Great part and got the customer up and running in an acceptable time frame. Quality part at a great price.
    67. Jason Rose "jrock"
      23 Oct, 2013
      looking for window regulator for my 05 chev coloradado ! so i came across thes dorman . good quality but way to expensive shipping was 20 bucks also ! all together 100 bucks ! i got on AutoPartsWAY later to get the passenger side regulator and found some way cheaper with motor ! wow if i didnt install them so fast i would have returned it ! but it fits nice everything matches up .didnt come with no xtra parts.
    68. T. Enots
      09 Oct, 2013
      The regulator arrived with the mounting panel attached, which was a surprise. This saved the additional step of hacing to rivet the regulator to the old panel. Installation was aided by a search on YouTube for demonstrations of how to install a window regulator in a VW Beetle.
    69. T. Stephens
      07 Oct, 2013
      I installed this in my 2005 BMW X3 driver side front window. It was a perfect fit and works great.
    70. Cassie
      02 Oct, 2013
      Good affordable option conpare to buying the whole thing from vw. That is all there is to say, it works.
    71. VP
      02 Oct, 2013
      The item actually looks different than the picture here but more like the OEM part. It fits correctly on '06 325i and so far have had no issues with it. However, time will tell. My previous regulators on both rear windows lasted about 6 years. These were half the OEM price so even if they last 3-4, I will be happy with it.
    72. AutoPartsWAY Customer "NutsoNutz"
      28 Sep, 2013
      $60 buys a well made quality replacement regulator. Go to a dealer and spend twice as much not including labor. Easy installation, and adjustment. Strongly recommended...
    73. Barb Brevick
      21 Sep, 2013
      easy job to do,its unfortunate it has to be done at all with the cheap manufacturing of OEM parts,noyhing lasts like it used to.
    74. CraigK
      10 Sep, 2013
      The regulator fits reasonably well. However, the packaging was horrible and the angle bracket that supports the arm rest tore through the box and was damaged, most likely during all of the rough transport. Thus the 3 stars. I had to drill out the rivets and reattach, causing a trip to Lowes since I didn't have the correct rivets on hand.The access holes to release the window are smaller than the original part so you cannot transfer the grommet caps to the new part. However, I was able to cut the cap portion from the grommet and force it into the holes. A little electrical tape overtop ensured it would stay in place. I think this is important because water WILL get inside, especially if you pressure wash your car.There is a decent video on Youtube showing the replacement process but is tells you to remove the outside door handle and latch which is not really necessary. Just remove the cables from the inside latch instead and slide them through the...
    75. jp999
      09 Sep, 2013
      The spindle that holds the crank handle snapped one day while I was rolling up my window. And there was no way to fix it other than replacing the entire regulator. Good thing I found this Dorman one on AutoPartsWAY for a pretty decent price. Changing a regulator is a pain in itself, but this replaced the OEM one perfectly. I am very happy to be able to open and close my window again. I just hope this new one has a stronger spindle ;)
    76. heatherlee
      06 Sep, 2013
      I searched many sites and this product was the best deal! It fit in my 99 vw bug and I haven't had a problem 6 months after!
    77. DAVID HARRINGTON
      02 Sep, 2013
      The only problem was, there really wasn't any instructions. You kind of had to figure it out for yourself. All in all it was right, and it worked.
    78. Madhu Kallam
      27 Aug, 2013
      This window regulator overall fitted well but it wasn't an exact match to the original. So I couldnt clip back the bundle of wires to the panel, instead I had to leave them hanging.
    79. SERGIO
      23 Aug, 2013
      very easy to installed...picture look a bit different then what you actually get. Go the job done in 20min or so.Dont spend your money in BMW brand.
    80. Justan kinsel
      22 Aug, 2013
      Went in quick with no issues other than having to supply my own nuts and bolts for install. The saab's have it riveted in.
    81. Jonathon Tribbey
      13 Jul, 2013
      It is not Toyota quality but the Toyota one did break. I would use a Dorman one again rather than dealer.
    82. David J. Knutson "cuckoo"
      07 Jul, 2013
      Item was described to fit my vehicle and was an exact fit. Easy to install and works with no problem.
    83. Steve
      21 Jun, 2013
      My original window regulator had started slipping/jamming because the pulley was worn. This replacement is as flimsy as the original from the factory (but that lasted 8 years anyway). It does not look exactly like the OEM part, but it costs less and seems to fit equally well. I did not replace the motor and it seems to engage with the original motor. Window goes up and down again.When replacing this, I wish I had looked for the white nylon(?) "clips" that stay with the window glass. Inserting and removing the two screws which thread into this plastic tends to strip them out. If someone finds the link for those, consider attaching a comment with the product link?
    84. GB1944 "GB1944"
      08 Jun, 2013
      Arrived on scheduled. Regulator was easy to install and worked without a problem. Installation Tips. ---- Before removing the old regulator take a picture of the installation. Then secure the window in mid-travel before removing the old regulator with duct tap so it will not move during installation and damage the window. Complete process took about 1-hour.
    85. Adam Reed
      03 Jun, 2013
      I had this window regulator installed by my regular SAAB service center, so I never saw the OEM part to compare it to. the pulley seemed pretty stiff, so I wondered if it would affect performance. Now that it is installed, that particular window moves slower than the driver's side window, and I wonder if it is putting excess strain on the window motor... I guess only time will tell...
    86. D. Vitulano "MBP-DRV"
      11 May, 2013
      I picked this up to replace the regulator on my back passenger. Install was pretty easy. I used this video as a guideline - [...] .Worked as expected as soon as I had it on. I will say that the only thing I had to do that might not be overly obvious is; There are two small pieces of rubber that the window sits on where it connects to the regulator. I had to take the small piece of rubber and squish it down with a pair of vice grips. The rubber was a little stiff from the factory, so it was tough to get the window all the way clipped in.Other than that, it was super easy and the part fit perfectly.
    87. km "kski"
      09 May, 2013
      Easy install, works great. Very inexpensively priced; beats the heck out of going to the Cadillac dealership and getting bent over the parts counter.
    88. Greg Gunnels
      17 Apr, 2013
      This is a great product and met my expectations. It was shipped quickly and was appropriately packaged. I would purchase this again.
    89. JeffM-Sc
      15 Apr, 2013
      2007 Ford Expedition EL - this drivers side regulator works perfectly, everything matched up fine. Easy install and the window now works great. The quality is every bit as good as the original. I'm sure it will not be long and I will by purchasing one for the passenger side door, Ford has a bit of a design issue I believe, but I will definitely purchase the next one through Dorman as well.
    90. J. Laus "j_beamboy"
      18 Mar, 2013
      Excellent product. Works better the OEM equipment. The drum that the cable spools on for operating the regulator is slightly smaller then original which provides more torque for open and closing. Good for those of us who live in cold climates and experience windows freezing up. High recommend. Here are step by step instructions I found. [...]Took me 2 hours to do and could probably replace one in 45 minutes now that I have done one.Con: It appears there a 2 different sets of mounting holes for the motor(I assume for use with multiple models of vehicle). On the set of mounts not used one grommet(not sure what to call it) interferes with the proper mounting. You will have to shave that one down. (I just hack sawed it off)
    91. Eric Tischer
      04 Feb, 2013
      The installation went fine, it fits, but not as well as the original. There are two raised bosses on the door lock that did not line up. The threaded inserts that the door handles screw into were really rough, I had to take the door panel off and run a tap though them, the screws were starting to strip out trying to force them in. The biggest issue I have with this regulator is the window does not roll down all the way, it stops about 1 inch from the bottom. The original regulator allowed the door to go all the way down. I give it 3 stars despite these "short comings" since it was about half the price of the OEM.
    92. David Deininger
      29 Dec, 2012
      Second one I had to buy because the first replacement gears sheared apart like the original. Its cheaper than OEM and functions just like it except for ONE EXCEPTIONALLY ANNOYING DETAIL. The plastic coaster wheels are not an exact fit in the channel frame they roll in. So, when you drive down the road or just have the music blasting away, the wheels rattles in the door and it forces you to completely roll up or roll down the window so that it doesn't make that annoying sound. Also, the diameter of the sprocket that holds the manual handle may or may not be a little big, I had to force the handle on to it to make it fit.Additionally, if you are buying this item you should probably invest in some synthetic grease to lube up your window channel rubber. Its the moisture and dirt that gets down the channel that makes it difficult to roll the windows back up. I would have replaced the channel rubber but I can't find a retailer besides the dealership who will probably charge...
    93. D. Bonadie
      28 Dec, 2012
      The regulator itself would be fine, except for the broken part on the product. One of the 3 plastic clips that holds the the motor mount was broken. The broken piece was not in the box. Was this a returned item then shipped out again?? I did not return the item because I had my car door torn apart, and did not want to put the defective part back on, so I figured a way to make it work.My advice, take a very critical look at these pieces that are shipped from AutoPartsWAY before tearing apart the broken item.
    94. Blubrit
      20 Dec, 2012
      This is the second regulator I have purchased from AutoPartsWAY and it works great. I had the Nissan dealership do the work and they stated there were no differences between their supplied parts and this.The price is great, and combined with a rebuilt motor the savings were over $500.The lifetime warranty that the mfg offers just gives oyu that warm cozy feeling when buying car parts over the internet.
    95. Eric - Atlanta, GA
      19 Dec, 2012
      Great window regulator - fixed the issue with my window either not rolling down, getting stuck or making horrible crunching noises/creaks. If you have that problem with your e46 (99-06) BMW, as many will have, this regulator is the perfect replacement. You can find plenty of Do It Yourself (DIY) guides online at sites like e46fanatics.com or others and the job wasn't that difficult, at all.One thing to keep in mind - this regulator may not be perfectly aligned to the height of your door - when fully rolled up, mine came about 1" short of the chrome trim and window stop at the top so water could have potentially leaked in. Before taking everything apart, google 'e46 window adjustment' and you'll find a small hole under the door shell, on the outer portion that takes a very small allen wrench and allows you to raise and lower the window to fit appropriately. Would have saved me from having to take the door panel back off and checking everything again.
    96. Bryan Eastwood
      11 Dec, 2012
      Not overly impressed with the product, but it did the job. Obviously not the Same quality as OEM, but for the price savings I would buy this again if needed. Not to difficult to install for your average handyman. Hardest part was getting the door appart to install this.
    97. Hank
      29 Nov, 2012
      I needed to replace the window regulator for my 2006 E90 sedan (driver's side rear). I bought this Dorman part from AutoPartsWAY for $55 because I didn't want to pay two to three times that for OEM. The Dorman part I received didn't quite look like the part pictured on AutoPartsWAY, but it did look more like the part I took out of my car with minor differences. Replacing the window regulator was pretty easy, but I did struggle a little to release the window from the regulator's clamp (there's a notch in the window where the clamp hooks into). I followed DIY instructions on the internet to replace the regulator and to reset the window's anti-trap function.These are the tools I used to replace the window regulator:- T20 torx driver- 10mm socket wrench - trim removal tool or any flat, rigid, non-scratching toolSo far, the regulator works fine with no problems.
    98. Jeremy McDaniel
      28 Nov, 2012
      Item shipped on time as describe. Seems to be as good as the stock equipment. Been on for a couple moths with no issues.
    99. Jerry
      29 Jun, 2011
      Even though it didn't come with the bolts I needed to install the regulator and motor, they were easy to pick up at a local hardware store. The installation was simple and self-explanatory. So, far it works as well as I was expecting.
    100. Stephen Tashiro "sometimes reliable"
      28 Aug, 2010
      A "window regulator" is the mechanism that moves a power window on a car up and down. I replaced the window regulator for the driver's power window on a 2000 Hyundai Tiburon using this part. The part appears identical to the OEM part and, for those who care, it says it's made in Korea, not China. No installation directions are included with the part.This part does not include the power window motor. You can remove the motor from the old regulator and reuse it on this part.People who buy this part should be aware that the OEM design is fragile. (You can find much material on the web complaining about the failure of Hyundai window regulators.) The window in the car had jammed open because the cable of the window regulator had slipped off a guide pulley was all tangled up around the drive pulley. There are two guide pulleys. The cable is kept against each guide pulley by a pair of plastic tabs that are about 3/32 of an inch inch in all 3 dimensions. One...

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