The power window assembly has some sliders (rollers?) that seem prone to wear. In my car, they have worn to the point that the window will not stay oriented correctly and, as a result, jams when going up.

See

http://wright-here.net/files/manuals...202%20BODY.pdf

page 66

The factory service manual

http://wright-here.net/files/manuals...X7(14)Body.pdf

only addresses removing and replacing--not repairing--the assembly.

Has anyone come up with a way to repair the sliders, or is replacement the only option?

 

I haven't seen anyone try to repair the regulator. You could try to find a good used set.

 

That was Plan A. Unfortunately, all the used ones are over a quarter of a century old.

 

mazda usa as of today has 2 passenger side regulators with out the motor in stock, drivers side is NLA. part number is FA02-59-590 L and FA02-58-590 for the RH

the regulator is/was also available WITH the motor for big bucks

when you replace these you also need the glass run channel, 8871-58-605C

 

it is amazing how much replacing the glass run channel helps the operation of the windows.

 

$218.44 from my local Mazda dealer. I checked that before my post.

Thanks for the info. If I have go the expensive route, I'll add that.

 

Usually the front guide just needs adjustment and lubrication to everything. When the glass slips out of the guide it gets behind the rubber track and all goes wrong. Worth checking out and trying, all it costs is 30 minutes or so of effort and a little wd40.

 

that is straight list price. (i remember when they were $60!), there are better deals to be had.

the glass run really is almost as important as the regulator, bad glass run and a new regulator won't work. new glass run and old regulator is better

 

the glass run can be adjusted on the door shell. ensure yours is adjusted correctly and snug before buying new parts. sometimes an adjustment is all it needs...other times, the run channel is in need of replacing.

 

Thanks to all who replied.

George

 

get the problem fixed??

 

Mine were pretty bad. neither came up all the way, very slow, kept coming off the tracks inside the doors. I ended up replacing the channels and window trim, adjusted the screws on the doors that held the frames (there is a little bit of adjustment there) and did the relay mod for them. Biggest difference in speed was the relays of course. Even after all that, I had to reach inside the doors and slightly bend the bottoms of the tracks inward.
When the windows were brought down all the way, the last couple inches they would swing away from the tracks about 1/2". After bending the tracks, have not come off track once and they go up and down nearly like new.

With door panels off, look inside while moving windows up and down. Lets you see exactly where it starts jamming. Where I thought mine was jamming, there was actually just that extra space between the window and the track. That space lets the window start 'rotating' and it jams.

 

Not yet. I found a pair of regulators offered by another forum member that are in very good shape. I'm hoping they'll solve the problem.

George