Replace drivers window 96 astina hatch

swahili bob · 23-04-2012, 05:10 PM

the electric drivers window on my 323 hatch has bitten the dust. I pulled of the inner trim and had a look.

It seems both front and back connectors attaching the window to the frame assembly have either broken or come undone - I can't see any way (given my incredibly bad skill with tools) to re-attach them.

This means the window comes up too high and gets caught in the rubber at the top - meaning every time I close the window I have to sit there and flick the switch to get it down far enough to open, yet not too far so it's lets water in

Am i better off trying to just get a replacement door from a wrecker or something?

The door trim, skin, mirrors, window motor etc all work well - it's just the frame attachments that are broken

TheMAN · 23-04-2012, 06:36 PM

did you try to adjust the position of the glass? roll the window all the way up, loosen the two nuts holding the glass, then adjust its position

you might also want to loosen the nuts holding the window regulator a little then shifting it into the proper position

if it still doesn't fix it, then it's possible that the cable guides or track in the window regulator are worn out or broken... in that case, you'll need to replace the window regulator

swahili bob · 23-04-2012, 06:42 PM

thanks for the quick reply - the bolts at either end of the glass (there are round holes in the glass) are broken at one end and the other end (front) seems to have just become unscrewed - I can't see any way to get a screwdriver or spanner in there & it doesn't appear that you can get the window and frame above the lip of the door to be able to access it

so I don't know if the frame is replaceable or if I'll need a whole new door

Ice88 · 23-04-2012, 06:59 PM

There was no windows 96. Do you mean windows 95?

Clean_Cookie · 23-04-2012, 07:17 PM

It is replaceable. Do a search and you will fond a ton of info and pics I took a year ago. If you fish around in the bottom of the door there will be the bolt that is supposed to go in the front track, the bush will be non existant. I made some from poly bushes I had. I did this only a week ago again. The two mounts at the top of the frame are used to adjust the height. It took me close to an hour to get mine working perfectly again. No need for a new mech, and most will be in similar condition...

swahili bob · 24-04-2012, 09:11 AM

thanks Clean-Cookie -

I found the pics in this thread
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showt...=window&page=2

I will have to look into getting some bushes made (as all talk no action it seems with anyone actually producing them)

My tools skills are pretty much no-existent so I think i will try the panel beater in town and see what they will charge

Clean_Cookie · 24-04-2012, 10:41 AM

There should be measurements there in cad drawings for a plastic moulder to use.

swahili bob · 24-04-2012, 11:07 AM

wow - just went into my local panel beaters (a mate of mine I surf with a lot)
half an hour and he bodged up some bushes and used what he found in the bottom of the door and presto - it's working like a dream

20's buck + I'm gunna buy him a 6 pack as well

23-04-2012, 05:10 PM	#1
swahili bob Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: lennox head Car: astina 323 Posts: 4	Replace drivers window 96 astina hatch the electric drivers window on my 323 hatch has bitten the dust. I pulled of the inner trim and had a look. It seems both front and back connectors attaching the window to the frame assembly have either broken or come undone - I can't see any way (given my incredibly bad skill with tools) to re-attach them. This means the window comes up too high and gets caught in the rubber at the top - meaning every time I close the window I have to sit there and flick the switch to get it down far enough to open, yet not too far so it's lets water in Am i better off trying to just get a replacement door from a wrecker or something? The door trim, skin, mirrors, window motor etc all work well - it's just the frame attachments that are broken

23-04-2012, 06:36 PM	#2
TheMAN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Car: . Posts: 2,623	did you try to adjust the position of the glass? roll the window all the way up, loosen the two nuts holding the glass, then adjust its position you might also want to loosen the nuts holding the window regulator a little then shifting it into the proper position if it still doesn't fix it, then it's possible that the cable guides or track in the window regulator are worn out or broken... in that case, you'll need to replace the window regulator __________________ Protege FAQ, the best 323/Protege/Mazda3 resource enjoyed worldwide for 10 years

23-04-2012, 06:59 PM	#4
Ice88 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auchenflower, Brisbane Car: Blue SP20 Posts: 2,782	There was no windows 96. Do you mean windows 95? __________________

23-04-2012, 07:17 PM	#5
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	It is replaceable. Do a search and you will fond a ton of info and pics I took a year ago. If you fish around in the bottom of the door there will be the bolt that is supposed to go in the front track, the bush will be non existant. I made some from poly bushes I had. I did this only a week ago again. The two mounts at the top of the frame are used to adjust the height. It took me close to an hour to get mine working perfectly again. No need for a new mech, and most will be in similar condition... __________________ Worklog

24-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#7
Clean_Cookie obsessed-incomplete-broke Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: BA Hardtop/Hatch Posts: 5,441	There should be measurements there in cad drawings for a plastic moulder to use. __________________ Worklog

23-04-2012, 06:42 PM	#3
swahili bob Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: lennox head Car: astina 323 Posts: 4	thanks for the quick reply - the bolts at either end of the glass (there are round holes in the glass) are broken at one end and the other end (front) seems to have just become unscrewed - I can't see any way to get a screwdriver or spanner in there & it doesn't appear that you can get the window and frame above the lip of the door to be able to access it so I don't know if the frame is replaceable or if I'll need a whole new door

24-04-2012, 09:11 AM	#6
swahili bob Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: lennox head Car: astina 323 Posts: 4	thanks Clean-Cookie - I found the pics in this thread http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showt...=window&page=2 I will have to look into getting some bushes made (as all talk no action it seems with anyone actually producing them) My tools skills are pretty much no-existent so I think i will try the panel beater in town and see what they will charge

24-04-2012, 11:07 AM	#8
swahili bob Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: lennox head Car: astina 323 Posts: 4	wow - just went into my local panel beaters (a mate of mine I surf with a lot) half an hour and he bodged up some bushes and used what he found in the bottom of the door and presto - it's working like a dream 20's buck + I'm gunna buy him a 6 pack as well