Volvo 240 Window Motor Regulator Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(19)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(19)

Window Motor Regulator Replacement Service

How much does a Window Motor Regulator Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Volvo 240 Window Motor Regulator Replacement is $357 with $217 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1992 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$604.46Shop/Dealer Price$720.43 - $1060.22
1990 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$595.45Shop/Dealer Price$709.65 - $1048.12
1990 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$595.45Shop/Dealer Price$709.67 - $1048.16
1992 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$595.45Shop/Dealer Price$709.67 - $1048.16
1993 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$595.45Shop/Dealer Price$711.15 - $1050.74
1991 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$579.95Shop/Dealer Price$690.44 - $1017.41
1992 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$579.95Shop/Dealer Price$690.31 - $1017.19
1991 Volvo 240L4-2.3LService typeWindow Motor / Regulator Assembly - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$595.45Shop/Dealer Price$709.67 - $1048.16
Show example Volvo 240 Window Motor Regulator Replacement prices

What is the Window Motor/Regulator Assembly all about?

The window regulator typically has over a dozen components that help it move up or down in a very specific fashion throughout the entire raising or lowering of your windows. These components all work together in two unique assemblies: the scissor style window regulator and the cable operated window regulator.

There are scissor-style window regulators that operate like a giant pair of scissors inside your door. They’re usually almost flat when your window is all the way down and in a near perfect X when the window is all the way up. You can look at a scissor style regulator as having several thick pieces of steel that keep the window in place. It’s sturdy, but requires a strong motor that often wears out before everything else.

Cable-operated window regulators use a near vertical cable to help the window get into the right position. It’s a more compact design that puts less stress on the motor. But it is also more susceptible towards breaking due to the increased stress that the pulley and cable must harness to raise and lower your window. In most cases, a cable operated window regulator is composed of one thick piece of metal with a pulley and wire attached to it -- along with a more compact motor.

The electric motor is designed to withstand a certain number of raises and lowerings of your window. While the regulator helps hold the window in place, the motor provides the force needed to make the window stay exactly where you like.

Keep in mind:

  • A window regulator assembly is composed of two components: a motor and a regulator. These components when replaced typically require you to deal with the removal of your door panel, clips, and in certain cases, even the removal of rivets and the specific removal of multiple related components.

  • A window regulator assembly is usually a complicated piece of equipment that can require specialized tools and a lot of patience -- work best left to a professional mechanic.

How it's done:

  • The inside door panel is removed
  • The electrical connection is disconnected and motor removed
  • The window regulator is replaced
  • The window motor is reinstalled
  • The inside door panel is reinstalled and the window is tested

Our recommendation:

If your window is gradually beginning to slow down it’s often better to take care of it while the window can be shut. Once a window regulator stops working completely, it rarely starts working again unless you have other issues that can be identified by a mechanical inspection.

You should have it inspected by a professional mechanic who can test the multiple components that provide the power needed to make the window and regulator assembly work properly.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Window Motor/Regulator Assembly?

  • If your window is going down ever more slowly, stopping, or needs several presses of the power window button to close, chances are your motor is wearing out.

  • The window regulator assembly can also get off track or completely detach from the window. If you find that the window doesn’t close evenly or hear banging noises inside your door, that assembly may need a closer look.

How important is this service?

A properly operating window motor and regulator allow you, your passengers, and your car's interior to remain dry and safe. Sometimes a window regulator will stop working entirely without the window being fully closed. So of course, getting this service done sooner is better than waiting for an outright failure to occur..

The interiors and power features of your vehicle can also get damaged due to one heavy rainfall that can happen when you least suspect it. So if you’re having issues now, keep you and your car dry by having the issues looked at.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Volvo mechanics

Real customer reviews from Volvo owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(19)

Rating Summary
18
0
0
0
1
18
0
0
0
1

Dave

24 years of experience
303 reviews
Dave
24 years of experience
Volvo 240 L4-2.3L - Alternator - Fremont, California
Very friendly, very quick, very understanding.

Attila

20 years of experience
1104 reviews
Attila
20 years of experience
Volvo 240 L4-2.3L - Alternator - Bergenfield, New Jersey
Excellent service and a true professional. Will definitely use him again

Nezar

27 years of experience
102 reviews
Nezar
27 years of experience
Volvo 240 L4-2.3L - Oil Change - Boca Raton, Florida
Just like the first time, he was early and did a great job

Sami

22 years of experience
69 reviews
Sami
22 years of experience
Volvo 240 L4-2.3L - Starter - Alexandria, Virginia
Holy wow! I've worked on my Volvo 240 for twenty years and was stumped by the starter, Sami arrived on time and installed a new starter in an hour.... great job! Works like a charm!

Excellent Rating

(19)

Rating Summary
18
0
0
0
1
18
0
0
0
1
Number of Volvo 240 services completed
209+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Volvo MECHANICS
600+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Get a West Virginia Driver's Permit
West West Virginia uses a graduated license program that requires all new drivers under 18 to begin driving with a learner’s license, in order to practice safe driving under supervision before getting their full driver’s license. To receive the initial...
How to Read a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
A car VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) contains unique information about where the car was made and can be found in your car or online.
The Guide to Right-of-Way Laws in Florida
Right-of-way Right-of-way law in Florida does not tell you whom has the right of way in any given traffic situation. It actually tells you who has to yield the right of way. Most intersections are marked, and this makes determining...

Tire has micro leak

Hi there. All tires will leak some air over time, but if it loses all of its air by the next day, then there is a problem. A tire shop should remove the tire from the wheel and inspect the...

The heat in my car started blowing cold then car ran hot then cut off now it won't turn over

The heater may have started to go cold due to the engine getting low on coolant and from the overheating. The engine may now not turn over due to overheating until the engine stopped seized the motor and coolant may...

Engine shakes and won't stay running

Without knowing the type of fluid leak I will speculate it is the water pump is leaking and binding up. You may need to get the water pump and timing belt replaced along with the broken motor mounts.

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com