# Kia Window Regulator

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-window-regulator/46191>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** spectra, kia\
**Created:** [March 16, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-window-regulator/46191 "2010-03-16T22:46:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![thenunz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@thenunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thenunz)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-window-regulator/46191/1 "2010-03-16T22:46:21Z")

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I have an 2002 Kia Spectra. The Front Passenger side power window regulator broke. The up cable broke off its plastic mount and it caused the cable to kink. The motor is fine. Can I purchase a manual regulator and use it with my motor or can I swap the plastic mount piece with the one from the rear passenger door? I’m looking for a cheap fix that will last a few months.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2010, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-window-regulator/46191/2 "2010-03-16T22:49:28Z")

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You have to replace the motor/regulator as a unit.

The cheapest source is a used motor/regulator from a local auto recycler.

Tester