Very nice , the rest of the automaker’s should take a lesson on how to do a window regulator. Thanks for not cutting out your mistake, and making it a real learning video.
I commend you for trying, and ultimately accomplishing the task at hand. I do that type of work for a living, and every job has its challenges. I’m curious as to how long it actually took you to do it. I average 10 minutes per regulator or door glass. One tip, most regulators or motors wear out because of the drag between the glass and window channel felt. With electric motors, one doesn’t usually notice until it’s too late. Silicone spray with a straw sprayed into the tracks in the door will help the longevity immensely. I recommend once a month or so. Believe it or not, the least used windows often wear out first. The summer heat makes the rubber bond to the glass when it’s not often used. If you have an old style manual crank window that’s difficult to roll up and down, try the silicone spray. You’d be surprised how easily they glide. Just remember to spray in the track with the window rolled down so as not to make a mess. Good job!
I love your smile even though, I know you might get frustrated sometimes. My dad, RIP dad, always said working on a car was always a learning experience.
I like that you show the oops's along with the how to. Your videos are so much fun to watch but I would love to see more Finley!! Waiting for the next one.
I was going to add. I know a guy who is and was at the time, who left a shop rag in the intake manifold. Fired the car up, it ran a little funny, spit little burnt pieces out the exhaust. Ended up removing the carb, and found the remainder of the rag. Then he removed the heads and leak checked the valves.
Just installed one just like it. Had a few extra parts at the end but it's in! The kit wasn't exactly like what came out but close enough as it fit. That's the reason for the extra parts I hope. Thank you for the video!! I don't think I would have tried it without it.
I am 79 years old and have been an automobile mechanic since about 1958 or so. I would hate to try and explain to you how many times I have had to stop and backtrack due to situations like you had with the backwards regulator. I had to learn the hard way before the internet. Now whenever I have to tackle a new job the first thing I do is jump on youtube. Yup....modern is better than old school. Keep up the great videos. Thank you!
Realistic car repair (or any kind of mechanical repair). Emily you are not a dumb dumb. I admire your determination and at least you are not afraid to try and learn. Never give up.
Heck yeah. You nailed it ! Keep on making these family friendly videos. And let’s get more Garfield in the future Emily. If not we’re gonna call your old man and tell him to take over lol. Kidding, he’s cute but not as cute as you. Merry Christmas
found your channel through your thing with vice grip garage, love how you owned up to the mistake of putting it in backwards. looking forward to going through more of your videos, keep up the good work
My son (12yr) gets so frustrated when he doesn’t get something right the first time . I laugh at him and tell him “ you should come do some repairs with me “ if I get something right the first time I say THANK YOU LORD because it is a miracle !
Aah...so many others should look at your DIY... informative! I often have to guess at the missing steps or helpful info they don't convey... Great Job!
As always another fine video from Flying Sparks Garage. What I truly love about your videos is like you said "we include the mistakes" On another note Emily, I feel I have to turn in my "Mechanic Card" It took me a few minutes to figure out what the numbers meant on your Tee Shirt. DUH!
My rear window mechanism exploded on Dragweek 2018. That stupid foam was the hardest part. Also looks like the adhesive failed on the back of your front seats as well. Superglued mine back in.
Emily, all is well that ends well. Not that it has ever happened to me personally, but I've heard of people putting in parts backwards (ha!). Just an FYI for others, I just bought a plastic pry set from the H.F. for $4. I considered growing my nails long and beautiful like Emily's but that didn't seem to work out. Have a electric lock on my passenger side door that needs looking at so this video may motivate me some to tackle that task. Merry Christmas. Thanks for Sharing!
We don’t mind your mistakes. We all made them at one point or another. I still make mistakes , it’s how we learn. It’s a bonus for us … it gives us more screen time of your great attitude.
I love you guys, you are the kids I wish i had because you take on jobs and don't worry about making mistakes to show off your human side of life. Keep the mistakes coming😂😂
Great work Emily. Great coaching and camera work Aaron. I really like how quite Aaron was while filming, until he saw that you needed help. You two are an awesome compliment to each other.
You guys ROCK as always. I found your channel because I too bought a "big broken boat". Haha Thanks for sharing your wide variety of adventures and knowledge.
It's easy to remove Loctite from bolts with a wire wheel but for small bolts and screws you can remove Loctite by soaking them in paint remover for a few minutes.
@pinnedby Flying Sparks Gar... Hi your videos are very good and I always enjoy them. You both look like you are enjoying each other and work together great. The short videos with the voice overs were really funny.Take care and keep upthose great videos.
This is why I have so much love and respect for you two. Y'all aren't afraid to show that y'all are human and make mistakes just like the rest of us. It all worked out great in the end though. And did you send your rain over here to Arkansas? lmao.
Good job ‘Em. I often take photos with my phone as I’m dissembling something so I can reference them when reassembling. Merry Christmas to you both. 🎄😘
I’m just here to see Finley ! lol Merry Christmas 🎄 Nice work… my friends Ford Escape needed a window regulator in the rear left and it put up a good fight !
I appreciate you pointing out what could easily be missed if doing for the first time. Fantastic job. Merry Christmas to you and yours (including Finley)
i thought this job would of been like a vw where they make you take off the whole outer door skin to repair the regulator. now i know how to fix an audi regulator if i come across one
Success!! Very well done and congratulations on a fine job. Saved yourselves a lotta dough and improved your skills and knowledge base. I always find it very satisfying to figure it out yourself.
Another educational Audi video! Thanks! It seems odd that a rear window failed, because they generally don't get much use. Fascinating that the whole window and guides and drive system are a "cassette" that is dropped into the door frame.
The different bolts can be a pain so I drew a stencil of the door on a piece of cardboard and stuck the bolts into the place on the drawing where I took the bolts out.
Good job Emily. We all make mistakes. Thats whats Called being Human. Dont let no one get to you. The keyboard warriors is who I mean.. Great Job. And Video .
Sooooooooo, you tighten the glass mounting bolts to 2 Hee-Hees instead of 2 Ugga-Duggas? Great camera work, A-A-Ron. Shop Foreman Finley is awesome. Emily, thanks for being authentic about installation errors.
I made the same mistake the other week fixing my daughters A3 regulator (on the drivers door). With the difference I never mounted those screws. Messed up the assembly completely when testing the power window. 2 weeks later still not fixed. Have to buy a new regulator 😂
Did you always have those screws? I bought my A3 used (same window regulator as in the video) and it didn’t have those screws when it broke and I took it out.
I have the same problem with my 04 mustang convertible, my driver side window stopped working, I thought it was the motor when my dad helped me figure out the problem by giving the motor a love tap, and it worked again, for a day till it stopped working again. That’s not the end, the other windows stopped working as well except the passenger window, I doubt it’s an electrical issue, maybe, or maybe it’s the master switch that burned most of the switches except the front passenger side window, hopefully it’s that
Got to say my man Aaron truly hit the jack pot cause he got all the wants for a good o country boy beautiful,sexy,great attitude,car girl that aint scared of gettin her hands dirty, and the topper of all she is a puppy dog lover
🏴🏴🎄🎄🏴🏴🎄🎄 Anyone who hasn’t made a simple mistake has never tried anything new or difficult Honesty and patience are good traits and I’d watch thinking I’d probably do that but alls swell that ends well Merry Christmas to you all and keep up the fabulous content ❤️😎
I have the same A3 but black and got it a few weeks before you guys posted your first video with it. Curious which stage 2 tune you have and if you guys did it or it was there when you bought it. Love the vids.
