Added: Dec 3, 2008
From: thelazycomic
Duration: 8:26
My rants... and sorry... but this is one video that is not comedy related, but a serious matter. Hyundai Motors is selling cars with defective window regulators and not willing to do a thing about the problem. Check out the website:http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_59645_4.html to investigate these claims on your own.
Channel: News
Tags: elantra hyundai problems regulator window
Rating: 4.71 (7 ratings) Views: 1463' favoriteCount='2 Comments: 25
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - I just replaced my regulator yesterday and shot more video of the process. As soon as I get it produced, I'll be posting it on YouTube. The "real" way to fix the window regulator. (Not like Wal-Mart Dot's idea with the string to pull it up and down). Keep your eyes located on my channel, TheLazyComic as I'll be posting that video within the next week. Thanks for the input. And yes, Hyundai is not only cheap, they just suck because they just don't care.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Suction cups work well to on the inside of the window, but they are REAL temporary. I keep them in the car, only because if the window regulator breaks on the road, you won't be able to tear the inside panel of the door off. If it breaks while on the road, pull over and jimmy the window back up. Sometimes it takes playing with the switch to get the motor to realease the cable so you can pull the window back up with your fingers. At that point, wet the suction cups & stick em on the window bottom
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Yes... I live in fear everytime I touch my windows. (After 9 window regualtors, can ya blame me)? I've got a video coming. (I made it myself). It is how to correctly fix these on your own. You can save hundreds of dollars by doing it yourself. Keep your eyes on TheLazyComic channel for the video. I hope to have it up within the week. Thanks for your input. I sure wish the morons at Hyundai would actually pay attention to all the bad press I'm trying to give on this problem.
angelicricky Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - i have an 88 chevy, it has power windows, now the left one all of a sudden stopped working?? is this electrical or a fuse? where do i take it>?
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - I replied to this comment days ago. Why it didn't post, only YouTube knows for sure. Anyway, get an ohmeter and check your switch. If the switch checks out ok, then apply 12 volts DC to your motor and see if it turns. If it does, the window regulator itself is bad. This is not a hard job. Try to fix it yourself. You'll save yourself hundreds of dollars in the process. The time it takes to drive & sit at the garage, U can have it done in your driveway. If U can turn a wrench/screwdriver, your in.
angelicricky Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - thanks, i fixed it already it was a loose cable on the motor thingy
acadusle Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Come to Colorado!
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - If I could get a job in Colorado, (one that pays a liveable wage anyway)... I'd be there tomorrow. I actually tried for a few jobs in the Denver area, but... never heard anything back.
breakingsoftware Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Man, that sucks. Hyundai must have fixed this problem with the 2001 Elantra redesign. I have owned a 2002 Elantra for 5 years now (bought it used when it was about a year old) and have not had a single window failure, nor have I seen people complaining online about window failures that own the 2001-2006 model. Actually, it's been the most reliable car I've ever owned (including a 2002 Honda). But "yes" the dealership service is extremely poor everywhere I've taken it -- a major downfall.
meganap2214 Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Yup.. I've got a 2000 Elantra, rear left window regulator went out in 2006. Thankfully it's been the only one so far, but it's the exact same thing - window won't stay up. I keep it rigged up by sticking several pieces of paper down between the door and the window, but I have to re-do it every week or so to keep it up. Can't count the number of times my interior's been rained on, since it falls at random intervals. What were you saying about Hyundai giving $2k?
MissMarieTM Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - I have a 2000 Hyundai Elantra that was bought for me recently. It's a used car and the left rear window is stuck shut. A few days ago I went out to see that the window had slid down and had to manually force it back up. It's shut, for now. Help?
ChampionDriver01 Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - My cousin owns a 2006 Elantra Sedan with about 41000 miles. He has replaced 16 of these regulators, twice on the driver, 5 on the rear driver, 3 on the front passenger, and 6 on the rear passenger.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Well, Hyundai hasn't totally fixed the problem. I'm now hearing complaints on the windows in models as late as 2006. Remember, Hyundai & Kia are the same car company, so beware.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - The $2,000.00 is the cash back program that Hyundai was offering at the time the video was shot. I haven't seen that commercial for a while so I'm guessing it's not longer offered. What I said was, if you buy a new Hyundai, take theat 2 grand and bank it for future window regulator replacements.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - It will continue to fall. You've got two choices. Spend a hundred bucks & fix it yourself. (The dealer will nail you for the fix at the tune of $400.00 for the repair). Or is ya wanna get really cheap on just keeping it up, you can always silicone it shut, but keep in mind... that the window will be permanently shut forever upon doing that.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - And I thought my Hundai was bad on these regulators. WOW !!! And it's a fairly new car, only 2 years old. My first one died after 1 year of owning the car. Unless he has high miles, it should be covered under the Hyundai warranty, but it's still a pain the ass to have to continually go hang out at the dealership for the repair for hours on end. Tell your cousin to spread the word about Hyundai's "don't give a crap" attitude on this ongoing problem. We all need to get the word out. I'm doing it.
ChampionDriver01 Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Don't worry- I'll help you get the word out.
blondetrumpetboy Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Wow. I'm sorry to see that you've had such a problem with your car and Hyundai. I have a 2004 Elantra and haven't had a single problem with it. I hope it stays that way. Good luck and keep us updated.
HangingTree Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Your funny bro! Well I'll tell you, ever since the 70's, the outsourcing and such, quality has gone to hell.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Yeah... I thought it was bad when stuff was outsourced to Japan... then Korea... and now China. The Chinese crap is by far, the worst. Where are the corporates gonna go next that will be even cheaper than China? (Do we REALLY wanna know the answer to that)? I say, if your business is based in America, then your business should manufacture here. And the crap made in China isn't any cheaper, so where's all that money going? CORPORATE POCKETS.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Oh!!! So you're the one that Hyundai gave the "good" windows to. Don't use them much... they do tire easily.
thelazycomic Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Cool... we need all the help we can get on this. THANKS.
knobcheese69 Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - hmmm. sounds like a sh1t of a problem. you should try the regulators from the rd tiburon/coupe. it is based on the same platform. personally, i have had an excel, lantra (same as yours) and an accent and they have been of top quality. i am guessing your warranty has expired so you won't have a problem trying the other regulators. its a shame about your problems with your local service reps. but definitely give the tiburon regulators a go.
fredzaz65 Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - Dude just buy a different window regulator one that better quality
windfirebird Says:
Dec 3, 2008 - I used to lower the windows a little under the hot sun, before the car is filled with A/C air. Now, I would rather spend more on the gas bill, then replacing the regulators. Damn!