Power window regulators wear out
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What causes "Power window regulators wear out" on the Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998), and how is it fixed?
Worn gears, broken cables or a tired motor. Fix: Replace the regulator, and the motor if needed.
Symptoms
Slow, stuck or grinding windows, or a window that drops into the door.
Cause
Worn gears, broken cables or a tired motor.
Fix (summary)
Replace the regulator, and the motor if needed.
Other S14 problems
- Recall: brake warning lamp may not light when fluid is low (1995)
- KA24DE timing chain rattle from worn upper chain guide
- Rust: frame rails, strut towers, spare well and wheel arches
- Soft subframe and diff bushings: clunks and wheel hop
- Not every S14 is 5-lug: the Base is 4x114.3
- No NHTSA recalls returned for 1996-1998
More for this car
- All Nissan 240SX (S14, 1995-1998) fitment answers · S14 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- S13/S14 Silvia common problems: complete buyer guide — Stance Auto Magazine (UK) (editorial; read 2026-10-26; full page read)Listed as common on both S13 and S14 (UK guide).
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