I need help understanding what I’ve done wrong here!
A few years ago I posted on this forum requesting advice on how to fix or replace a broken (front passenger) door actuator (the cable had frayed at one of the cams).
Following folks’ advice, I purchased an OEM replacement actuator, and installed it myself–but I tried to do so without removing the window. It was bloody tight & cramped, but I successfully changed out the latch mechanism.
However, I loosened the regulator bolts on the inner skin to provide working space, because I couldn’t figure out how else to get in there with the window still attached to the unit.
I should note that the window spontaneously slipped down a few cm’s while I was working. However, I otherwise reattached everything as-is, including the regulator & motor bolts to the inner skin–but now:
-the window angulates part of the way as it rides up the track;
-the window stops ~1cm short of the top (moving very slowly: the motor on that side has always been weak, but now it’s really struggling); and
-the window makes an almighty cracking sound when moved (usually lowered) past a certain point.
It seems obvious that I’ve messed up the regulator &/or window alignment in replacing the door latch mechanism–perhaps from the window spontaneously sliding down a few cm’s while I worked, without me changing the regulator position? Does it sound as if I’ve ruined the regulator, or how do I realign the window so that it no longer rides at a slight angle, so that it makes it to the top, so that it stops making those sudden loud sounds?
Thank you!