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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 10:56 AM
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Are all year models the same?

Seeing some contradicting information on the web/ebay...etc.

97 SC300...passenger side is out...I'don't think its the switch.
I can hear the motor click when I press up...but nothing when I press down.

Anyone have any input on how to test the switch by jumping pins on the harness?

thanks...
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Simple answer... No.


I don't know which are different but just search these forums I'm pretty sure there's a whole thread about the differences.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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I strongly suggest, taking out the motor and regulator first to see if the plastic that holds the glass snapped from the regulator. If not, take the motor apart and clean thoroughly, including the terminals, and grease, then regrease everything and reinstall. Then get back to us.
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 06:17 AM
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theyre significantly different, depending on if i get screwed in a few days i may have one available
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Do what KingPhillip suggested. Report back.
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by greens14
theyre significantly different, depending on if i get screwed in a few days i may have one available
They usually want cash, who you trading a boomshalaka for a regulator? (Name and number....and pics)

OP: the regulator thread is in the FAQ..... where you would expect it to be.
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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I'm having a hell of a time replacing my passenger window regulator...

I have two broken ones, and a perfect working one I pulled out of a 97' SC300 at the junkyard.

The one out of the 97' should work just fine on my 95' right?

Any tips on install? My biggest issue is I can't get the little slider thing on the window while lining up the bolts/studs on the metal piece. I haven't messed with it in a few weeks but last time I worked on it I took apart the cable thingy so that would hopefully make it easier but I have no idea.

Any advice? I read the replacement guide for the SC400 front to back multiple times and still having issues. Owned the car for almost a month haven't even driven it. Wanted to fix window and power steering before I start DDing.
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sc400 regulators and 300's are different.
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Originally Posted by Kingshawty
sc400 regulators and 300's are different.
I don't have an SC400 regulator... I just used the sc400 replacement guide. OP of that guide said same applied for SC300.
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Originally Posted by Lexusexus
I don't have an SC400 regulator... I just used the sc400 replacement guide. OP of that guide said same applied for SC300.
same applies for install, only difference with the 400's and 300's are the holes are like half an inch farther than the 400. to make my 300 fit in my sc400 i cut the one stud that didn't go in off and mount it with only 2/3 holes, so far my regulators held up,
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