Uploaded September 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Electric window stopped working? Most cars are like this Landrover Freelander1 (front window) in having a cable operated mechanism and electric motor. When they get over 10 or 15 years old they can get a bit stiff and suffer a few problems. This one would go down but not up.
This video starts with everything dismantled. I’ts easier to dismantle than put back together, right?! I detail cleaning up and fixing the dismantled electric motor and gears, then reassembling everything back into the door, including the tricky cable setup. For guidance on dismantling look at the video showing assembly then do that in reverse for dismantling.
So, what tools do you need? A pozidrive screwdriver, small flat bladed screwdriver, a 10mm spanner and some Torx head screwdriver bits with handle.
Here are places to buy the Torx screwdriver bits:
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2nIu9Gq
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2OA9e3N
The complete cable, runners and gear set (with or without motor) are now available cheaply on eBay and amazon, also just the cables.
Here for instance on eBay UK: ebay.us/7eo9V1
Or Loads of different sets on Amazon UK: amzn.to/2EXRBci
And Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Clz0Fp
Moly Grease for lubricating:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2MaNhq8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Qh4r8O
Rubber disposible gloves are also useful (it can be messy otherwise!), here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2O0CEbg
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2CL2nUf
Cobalt drills (handy for cleaning out copper bearings)
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2OI6pOj
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Mgmq0W
Or you could use eBay if you prefer, searching for those keywords, for instance here the cobalt drill bits on eBay:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/LofWEs
Ebay UK: ebay.us/4QD5op
Just search for the other stuff like screwdrivers on either Amazon or Ebay using the links above to get you to the sites quickly.
If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link:
paypal.me/comeinhandy
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The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf
Which states"all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
Additional background music free used royalty and copyright free (no copyright songs) from the following sources:
Song “paradise” by Federico Aldinucci
AndyM -Oasis [Faded NCS Release] youtube.com/watch?v=1C-EjJHn6SY
Electric window stopped working? Most cars are like this Landrover Freelander1 (front window) in having a cable operated mechanism and electric motor. When they get over 10 or 15 years old they can get a bit stiff and suffer a few problems. This one would go down but not up.
This video starts with everything dismantled. I’ts easier to dismantle than put back together, right?! I detail cleaning up and fixing the dismantled electric motor and gears, then reassembling everything back into the door, including the tricky cable setup. For guidance on dismantling look at the video showing assembly then do that in reverse for dismantling.
So, what tools do you need? A pozidrive screwdriver, small flat bladed screwdriver, a 10mm spanner and some Torx head screwdriver bits with handle.
Here are places to buy the Torx screwdriver bits:
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2nIu9Gq
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2OA9e3N
The complete cable, runners and gear set (with or without motor) are now available cheaply on eBay and amazon, also just the cables.
Here for instance on eBay UK: ebay.us/7eo9V1
Or Loads of different sets on Amazon UK: amzn.to/2EXRBci
And Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Clz0Fp
Moly Grease for lubricating:
Amazon U.K.: amzn.to/2MaNhq8
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2Qh4r8O
Rubber disposible gloves are also useful (it can be messy otherwise!), here's the links for
eBay USA: ebay.us/GGqmTJ
eBay UK: ebay.us/cE1BHK
Amazon UK: amzn.to/3aikbl8
Amazon USA & others: amzn.to/3cdwjpD
Amazon UK: amzn.to/2O0CEbg
Amazon USA: amzn.to/2CL2nUf
Cobalt drills (handy for cleaning out copper bearings)
On Amazon USA: amzn.to/2OI6pOj
On Amazon UK: amzn.to/2Mgmq0W
Or you could use eBay if you prefer, searching for those keywords, for instance here the cobalt drill bits on eBay:
Ebay USA: ebay.us/LofWEs
Ebay UK: ebay.us/4QD5op
Just search for the other stuff like screwdrivers on either Amazon or Ebay using the links above to get you to the sites quickly.
If anyone wants to show appreciation for any money savings, or just help support the channel and future videos then you now can. Use this link:
paypal.me/comeinhandy
Subscribe to the channel for similar DIY, fixing stuff, car bits and tech reviews here:
youtube.com/user/comeinhandynow?sub_confirmation=1
Note, if you want to be notified of new videos click on the bell symbol on my home page.
The video is about my personal opinion and experience and contains no paid for product placements. No responsibility is accepted for any perceived recommendation for or against a product or feature nor any consequential damage or harm since this video is just my personal experience. You accept by watching this video that you accept any responsibility for any subsequent actions or decisions that you take.
Note on copyright / licensing: This video was created using Apple iMovie and as such any music or video content is fully licensed by their terms and conditions for free publication and distribution.
See the Apple iMovie software license agreement at:
images.apple.com/legal/sla/docs/iMovie.pdf
Which states"all Sample Content included in the Apple Software may be used on a royalty-free basis in your own video projects"
Additional background music free used royalty and copyright free (no copyright songs) from the following sources:
Song “paradise” by Federico Aldinucci
AndyM -Oasis [Faded NCS Release] youtube.com/watch?v=1C-EjJHn6SY
