Dear Robert, Thank you so much for your very practical and helpful video. I am a busy single mom, and so is my friend. Her window fell down into the door (thankfully without breaking) and together with the help of your video we were able to follow your clear instructions and put the window back into place and order the replacement part (the little plastic slidey-thingy broke.) We were able to do this in the driveway of my conservative community with beers and lots of laughs - a bonding experience rather than just another expense that none of us can afford. The time and effort you put into this really helped us out. It's winter in Oregon, and it's wet and she's got kiddos to drive around. Your extra little tips were super helpful too. Thanks again! So much gratitude.
I want to convert my manual rear windows to power windows, is that possible if I buy the switches, door panel, window motor and wiring in the door for this?
Robert, thanks for this video! I have just had my back window smashed in so someone could help themselves to my stuff as well! With the help of your video it should make the replacement a whole lot easier! Cheers
Dear Robert, Thank you for the video about Volvo repairs. I have a problem with rust on the tailgate of my 850 Wagon. The fragment is rusting just below the bottom edge of the glass - where this decorative strip is. I have to fix this but am wondering how to remove the hatch glass. Can you help me on this point? Thank you
@@RobertDIY I have already removed this strip and there is a lot of rust in its place. The sheet metal in this place is to be repaired and the tailgate is to be painted. To do it right, it seems to me that I have to take the glass off. Unless I am wrong and there is no such need.
hello, i removed my front side driverside panel, am i able to just replace the 2 green rollers, without removing the regulator. or do i have to remove the regulator to replace the green rollers, thank you in advance
Robert DIY I'm glad you've replayed. I have Volvo V70 1999 2.5TDI. At the end when window almost close it moves little bit to front and then leads to a small gap. Now I just push window with my hand sideways. Have you got video how to remove or change/fix window regulator? It would be very helpful. Thanks.
Robert DIY Rollers doesn't seem to be damaged. Window moves little bit on regulator. Question is how window is attached to regulator? Maybe I can tighten up window somehow.
My back windows don’t work from either the main switch in the front or the door switches, how do I diagnose whether it’s a switch or motors - 94 850 Turbo wagon
I'm having problems with my front driver window one of the tracks keeps pulling away from the glass the bit at the back of the window with the green thing in it and it pulls out of the frame tilting downward toward the front of the car
Robert, You're my go to man when it comes to my older Volvo. Thank you for your videos. Here's my situation. The right rear window is stuck all the way down in my 1994 Volvo, 4 door sedan. The motor is working but it won't move it and we can't even lift up the window. It won't budge. Any ideas?
Hey! Do you have a video or suggestions on how to fix the rear passenger window on a 1999 v70r? The window rolled down and now will not roll back up. All other three windows work fine. Is it a bad switch? Neither the door switch or the drivers door switches work for that window. Thanks!!
@@RobertDIY hey thanks! Although not sure what a jump box is . I’ll do some more searching. Any other suggestions? Why wouldn’t the driver side switch and the rear window switches both not work? Seems like one should work.
+Robert DIY Urgent question: Have to replace the motor driver side 97 - V70. Do I have to pop the glass out of the rail before loosening the 10 mm bots that holds the regulator arm and motor assembly? Will the widow just drop down when I pop the two clips for the guides? I cursed when I saw the actual motor bolts were attached from the inside (Why?) Hope to see an answer, thanks for the video..
+josephine westlund I think the motor is attached to the regulator. You can try to pull the motor to see if it will come out without anything else. Just support the window or tape it in the frame.
Hi Robert. Love your content. I have a 2000 V70 and I was wondering if when the Pilkington side window says "toughened" does that mean it's laminated and shatter resistant? Thanks for the help. Morgan
I'm just sorry that I souldn' see better how you pulled of the outer seal of the door because my door steel-sheet gets rusty at that edge(direct under the seal).
@@RobertDIYyou mean after pulling the seal and fixing the rust its wise to have the seal as a new part in store? Must check if i can find this seals at a webdealer(skandix,..) think they can be quite expensive at the volvo dealer?!
Robert I have a Volvo v70 2004. I was wondering if you could tell me if I can somehow put a piece of tinted plexiglass in it till I can afford the replacement which is $491 plus tax just for basic glass.
Hey Robert, is there a way to disable the express down for drivers side window? I hate that and this morning my window came out of the track and is partially outside the window frame. Just want to get it back in and will order parts to fix proper later. Any help GREATLY appreciated. '97 850 GLT.
Bad rollers. They are about $3 each new. To avoid the auto down hold the button for longer than 1 second and it will stop where you let it go. I actually added the auto down to my front passenger side window.
Thanks, Robert, I think that my window switch must be a little more sensitive than most. Man, all I got to do is touch it . I will replace the rollers and be satisfied. Thanks also for the door check video, I can fix both those issues at the same time.
hey robert, i have a 98 volvo s70. my window on the front passenger side when i roll it up doesn't slide into the window sealant properly (it angles slightly forward leaving a small gap near the rear vertical axis of the window). The result is a small gap between the window and window sealant/housing and lots of air noise in the cabin especially at higher speeds. Do you think I need to replace the window regulator and motor or reset the window in the housing? Do you think that would correct the problem? thanks,
hey robert, i ended up tightening the bolts of the window regulator and motor to the door frame and re-adjusting the glass and that seems to have corrected the problem, hopefully the fix will be relatively permanent. thanks for your videos
Thanks for all the great Volvo posts. Ive had a 240, 940, and two s70s. Recently my passenger front window got stuck in the down position. The electric window would only go down and not up. Like an idiot I was going down to see if the switch would kick in to bring it back up and now it is stuck completely down. All other windows work fine. This is a 98 S70 and there are not regular fuses for windows but rather it is a self regulated breaker (or so the manual says). All I can figure is the motor is bad, but pulling the motor out of one at the scrapyard was virtually impossible. I suppose if I took the window out first it would be easier. Does this sound like the window motor to you? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Robert DIY Thanks Robert, but unless both switches decided to die at the same time(driver side and passenger side I don't think that is it). I managed to pop the window free while it was in the down position and get it up and put in some shims. Thanks again.
WHere was the stock Volvo alarm ??? its not real loud but you can hear it.. id got the other side that was tinted ! my buddy had a window smashed out.... for a year or more youd get into his car and a shard would be in the door or in the seat threads or on the dash and he vacuumed for like 4 straight hrs ...MANY TIMES.... it gets every where and you'll be cleaning some dust off the console(2 yrs later) and you'll be like damn thing got me again...
AwakeDude911 I know. I have a pretty good shop vac, contractor grade, and I kept vacuuming. The alarm did not go off because the person never opened a door. I had cash in there, laugage, about $3,000 worth of equipment, and they took a worthless 1/2 broke, 10 year old laptop. It had tons of stuff I need on it but it was locked down and everything. SMH
Robert, I share your passion for Volvos and enjoy your videos immensely. I am in need of an ECU Computer for my 1997 850 R. Can you help me out? Not able to locate one in Atlanta and the ones listed on eBay seem to have the incorrect last 3 digits.
People like that can rot in hell. Sorry man. Happened to me twice over the years when I lived in stinking apartments. I would just take the door off completely and shake out the glass bits.
Man how in The lord's name did u tint the Windows? I tried 2times on my 1998 xc70 but its just fucked up twice, i know how to change turbos and harder stuff but goddamn Those fucking rounded window cant do a tint for shit plz do a tutorial
@@RobertDIY Robert,hello my name is Darrin and I wrote you a couple of times.My driver side window fell off track on my 1997 960 Volvo sedan and now when I go to close the door it falls down in the window frame 😣.It's a problem after problem with this car and pricey.Can I just maneuver the window til it's back on track or do I have to do all that taking apart stuff?I already made a decision to get a more updated car but meanwhile still need this car a little long longer.I am nervous something else is ready to give way for a repair.I just installed a mass air flow sensor,spark plugs and coils which were over $200 and a 80 dollar oil change.No more investing money in this car just gas to get around and the check engine like disappeared after all that work only to come back yesterday!! thanks for any response Robert..
Im glad you made the car whole again, but im bloody sad that they did that to your car :-((, we all know how well you take care of your volvos, bloody shame :-((. Robert, sometimes im ashamed to be part of the human race, humans can be real bastards!! :-( My frends old bmw has had driver window problems, the regulator arms jump out of the guides, ive took it to bits a few times over the years and made sure i minimised all the friction i could against the glass, that was last year and im keeping my fingers and toes crossed lol :-)
R HEIDEMAN Yes, always keep your children at home, always keep your curtains closed, never pull your money out if people are watching, keep your car in a garage, live in a gated secure area, etc.
Omg. No. I know its frustrating but thats not the solution. Unfortionately you have a wagon for the fact that everything is on display for the world to see. Thiefs like easy targets. Smash snatch and run. But the wierd thing is they actually took the time to jack your door all up. Tomorrows another day i guess.
P.S. You gotta remember Everone is not good people like you Robert. Keep on trukin. Great vids. I'll be changin a rad in a 2000 s70 in a couple days lol. Thanks to your help.
Dear Robert,
Thank you so much for your very practical and helpful video. I am a busy single mom, and so is my friend. Her window fell down into the door (thankfully without breaking) and together with the help of your video we were able to follow your clear instructions and put the window back into place and order the replacement part (the little plastic slidey-thingy broke.) We were able to do this in the driveway of my conservative community with beers and lots of laughs - a bonding experience rather than just another expense that none of us can afford.
The time and effort you put into this really helped us out. It's winter in Oregon, and it's wet and she's got kiddos to drive around. Your extra little tips were super helpful too. Thanks again! So much gratitude.
Glad it helped, thanks for watching.
You're the best Robert. Your videos have made my life a LOT easier. Big thanks.
+Brent McGill you are welcome.
I want to convert my manual rear windows to power windows, is that possible if I buy the switches, door panel, window motor and wiring in the door for this?
I don't even know what kind of car you have???
@@RobertDIY Volvo 850 sedan from 1993, sorry I thought it would be the same for the cars mentioned in the video.
Robert, thanks for this video! I have just had my back window smashed in so someone could help themselves to my stuff as well! With the help of your video it should make the replacement a whole lot easier! Cheers
+Michael Barnett ouch! Hope it was a door window. Remove the seats to get the glass out. Took me about a year to get it all. 😞
GOD BLESS YOU MR ROBERT THANK YOU FOR MAKING THESE VIDEOS...
You are welcome.
Thanks Robert, this video is very helpful indeed and shows the inner workings of the door very well.
+Charles Garo Boyadjian Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the help! Changing 2 windows on my 850 👍
You are welcome.
It's always Robert to show me how to fix my 04 S80
My Volvo window caught a stone from the snow blower, so this video will help me make the 850 able bodied again, thanks.
Daniel Rynberg You are welcome.
Dear Robert,
Thank you for the video about Volvo repairs. I have a problem with rust on the tailgate of my 850 Wagon. The fragment is rusting just below the bottom edge of the glass - where this decorative strip is. I have to fix this but am wondering how to remove the hatch glass. Can you help me on this point? Thank you
You should remove that weather strip.
@@RobertDIY I have already removed this strip and there is a lot of rust in its place. The sheet metal in this place is to be repaired and the tailgate is to be painted. To do it right, it seems to me that I have to take the glass off. Unless I am wrong and there is no such need.
hello, i removed my front side driverside panel, am i able to just replace the 2 green rollers, without removing the regulator. or do i have to remove the regulator to replace the green rollers, thank you in advance
thanks this was an excellent video. It answered all my questions. I will watch a few more times before I give it a try next week. Thanks
Carl Augustus You are welcome.
Robert, my window doesn't close normal. I mean it's moving from position at the end when I try to close it fully. Where I can find problem?
***** Either a bad regulator or mount post. What kind of car do you have?
Robert DIY I'm glad you've replayed. I have Volvo V70 1999 2.5TDI. At the end when window almost close it moves little bit to front and then leads to a small gap. Now I just push window with my hand sideways. Have you got video how to remove or change/fix window regulator? It would be very helpful. Thanks.
This video will help. Just pull the door panel and see if one of the rollers is damaged.
Robert DIY
Rollers doesn't seem to be damaged. Window moves little bit on regulator. Question is how window is attached to regulator? Maybe I can tighten up window somehow.
This video shows how the glass is attached to the regulator, the rollers.
ROBERT------IN A PIK AND PULL YARD, AND NO POWER TO THE CAR, HOW DO YOU REMOVE THE LEFT REAR WINDOW. CUT THE METAL BACK TO GET TO THE RIVETS?
I have no idea what window you are referring to nor what kind of car you want to pull the window from.
2004 S60----LEFT REAR WINDOW NEEDED
My back windows don’t work from either the main switch in the front or the door switches, how do I diagnose whether it’s a switch or motors - 94 850 Turbo wagon
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sorry to hear about this, hope you get all fixed.
excxflyr I have the glass in. Picked up a replacement trim from the junk yard. Thanks
I'm having problems with my front driver window one of the tracks keeps pulling away from the glass the bit at the back of the window with the green thing in it and it pulls out of the frame tilting downward toward the front of the car
I don't even know what kind of car you have.
Robert, You're my go to man when it comes to my older Volvo. Thank you for your videos. Here's my situation. The right rear window is stuck all the way down in my 1994 Volvo, 4 door sedan. The motor is working but it won't move it and we can't even lift up the window. It won't budge. Any ideas?
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Hey! Do you have a video or suggestions on how to fix the rear passenger window on a 1999 v70r? The window rolled down and now will not roll back up. All other three windows work fine. Is it a bad switch? Neither the door switch or the drivers door switches work for that window. Thanks!!
Probably a bad switch. Pull the door panel and use a jump box to roll it back up then disconnect the motor until you fix the switch pack.
@@RobertDIY hey thanks! Although not sure what a jump box is . I’ll do some more searching. Any other suggestions? Why wouldn’t the driver side switch and the rear window switches both not work? Seems like one should work.
+Robert DIY
Urgent question: Have to replace the motor driver side 97 - V70. Do I have to pop the glass out of the rail before loosening the 10 mm bots that holds the regulator arm and motor assembly? Will the widow just drop down when I pop the two clips for the guides? I cursed when I saw the actual motor bolts were attached from the inside (Why?)
Hope to see an answer, thanks for the video..
+josephine westlund I think the motor is attached to the regulator. You can try to pull the motor to see if it will come out without anything else. Just support the window or tape it in the frame.
Thanks Bob! been doing S60 windows replacement
Cool, did you watch the S60 video?
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Hi Robert. Love your content. I have a 2000 V70 and I was wondering if when the Pilkington side window says "toughened" does that mean it's laminated and shatter resistant? Thanks for the help. Morgan
I have no idea.
I'm just sorry that I souldn' see better how you pulled of the outer seal of the door because my door steel-sheet gets rusty at that edge(direct under the seal).
Very common. You should replace those seals.
@@RobertDIYyou mean after pulling the seal and fixing the rust its wise to have the seal as a new part in store? Must check if i can find this seals at a webdealer(skandix,..) think they can be quite expensive at the volvo dealer?!
@@RobertDIY Propably this part:
www.skandix.de/de/fahrzeug-teile/karosserie/verglasung/abstreifleiste-seitenscheibe-vorne-aussen/1039012/
I usually find replacements at a junkyard.
I wish you lived just next door, Robert. . . . You could save me a fortune!
lol, would be fun.
Robert I have a Volvo v70 2004. I was wondering if you could tell me if I can somehow put a piece of tinted plexiglass in it till I can afford the replacement which is $491 plus tax just for basic glass.
In what position?
01 etc are different in the rear - how do you get the rivets out and replaced? Drill and replace?
I do not know.
I have a 98 s90 I was wondering what other cars are compatible are the s70 windows the same?
Nope.
Hey Robert. Do you have video for front window replacement? My window guide detached from window regulator
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Hey Robert, is there a way to disable the express down for drivers side window? I hate that and this morning my window came out of the track and is partially outside the window frame. Just want to get it back in and will order parts to fix proper later. Any help GREATLY appreciated. '97 850 GLT.
Bad rollers. They are about $3 each new. To avoid the auto down hold the button for longer than 1 second and it will stop where you let it go. I actually added the auto down to my front passenger side window.
Thanks, Robert, I think that my window switch must be a little more sensitive than most. Man, all I got to do is touch it . I will replace the rollers and be satisfied. Thanks also for the door check video, I can fix both those issues at the same time.
Youre fantastic. Thanks for the instructional videos robert
Thank you for watching.
hey robert, i have a 98 volvo s70. my window on the front passenger side when i roll it up doesn't slide into the window sealant properly (it angles slightly forward leaving a small gap near the rear vertical axis of the window). The result is a small gap between the window and window sealant/housing and lots of air noise in the cabin especially at higher speeds. Do you think I need to replace the window regulator and motor or reset the window in the housing? Do you think that would correct the problem? thanks,
Paul T. Probably the roller on the bottom of the window. You need to pull the panel, look at what is broken and go from there.
ok thanks robert, i'll go ahead and do that
hey robert, i ended up tightening the bolts of the window regulator and motor to the door frame and re-adjusting the glass and that seems to have corrected the problem, hopefully the fix will be relatively permanent. thanks for your videos
Paul T. You're welcome.
Hi Robert I have a 96 850 and the back left window won't go up. Can u help me?
Sure, bring it by.
Robert DIY I am in Denver Co are u in Denver too?
Nope, in Cincinnati right now. Have you tried replacing the switch pack?
It goes up if I use the switch in the back seat. Do u think that maybe something got spilt on the front switch?
can u help me with replace window in volvo v70 2000 2.3 t 250hp
right back passenger window
Sure.
Thanks for all the great Volvo posts. Ive had a 240, 940, and two s70s. Recently my passenger front window got stuck in the down position. The electric window would only go down and not up. Like an idiot I was going down to see if the switch would kick in to bring it back up and now it is stuck completely down. All other windows work fine. This is a 98 S70 and there are not regular fuses for windows but rather it is a self regulated breaker (or so the manual says). All I can figure is the motor is bad, but pulling the motor out of one at the scrapyard was virtually impossible. I suppose if I took the window out first it would be easier. Does this sound like the window motor to you? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Joshua Nickerson Switch.
Robert DIY
Thanks Robert, but unless both switches decided to die at the same time(driver side and passenger side I don't think that is it). I managed to pop the window free while it was in the down position and get it up and put in some shims. Thanks again.
Ok.
WHere was the stock Volvo alarm ??? its not real loud but you can hear it..
id got the other side that was tinted !
my buddy had a window smashed out.... for a year or more youd get into his car and a shard would be in the door or in the seat threads or on the dash and he vacuumed for like 4 straight hrs ...MANY TIMES....
it gets every where and you'll be cleaning some dust off the console(2 yrs later) and you'll be like damn thing got me again...
AwakeDude911 I know. I have a pretty good shop vac, contractor grade, and I kept vacuuming. The alarm did not go off because the person never opened a door. I had cash in there, laugage, about $3,000 worth of equipment, and they took a worthless 1/2 broke, 10 year old laptop. It had tons of stuff I need on it but it was locked down and everything. SMH
What year is this car? I need to do this to my 2002. Is it the same? Thanks for the video!
Comments has that info.
Robert,
I share your passion for Volvos and enjoy your videos immensely.
I am in need of an ECU Computer for my 1997 850 R.
Can you help me out? Not able to locate one in Atlanta and the ones listed on eBay seem to have the incorrect last 3 digits.
No, I do not have an R ecu.
People like that can rot in hell. Sorry man. Happened to me twice over the years when I lived in stinking apartments. I would just take the door off completely and shake out the glass bits.
cigarobsession Ouch!
You would think it happens in Albuquerque not little rock
thewarzoneking LOL, you have a point there. I did not leave that card board in that hole long. ;)
Que me gustaría que fueran en castellano
Ojalá hablara español. Le he pedido a muchas personas que me ayuden, pero ninguna me ha ayudado hasta ahora.
Man how in The lord's name did u tint the Windows? I tried 2times on my 1998 xc70 but its just fucked up twice, i know how to change turbos and harder stuff but goddamn Those fucking rounded window cant do a tint for shit plz do a tutorial
OK, I'll do one on Queen Bee.
Robert DIY yes thank u sooo much!! Btw Greetings from Sweden!
Robert, good narrative, it would be helpful to see all the steps, you actually removing screws and wires. The devil is always in the execution"-"/
M. Adams LOL, bring it by and I'll do it for you.
M. Adams Thanks for checking it out and for sharing.
@@RobertDIY Robert,hello my name is Darrin and I wrote you a couple of times.My driver side window fell off track on my 1997 960 Volvo sedan and now when I go to close the door it falls down in the window frame 😣.It's a problem after problem with this car and pricey.Can I just maneuver the window til it's back on track or do I have to do all that taking apart stuff?I already made a decision to get a more updated car but meanwhile still need this car a little long longer.I am nervous something else is ready to give way for a repair.I just installed a mass air flow sensor,spark plugs and coils which were over $200 and a 80 dollar oil change.No more investing money in this car just gas to get around and the check engine like disappeared after all that work only to come back yesterday!! thanks for any response Robert..
I support you and all but you say next we do this then skip the actual work part bro we need to see that
Would you like a refund?
Im glad you made the car whole again, but im bloody sad that they did that to your car :-((, we all know how well you take care of your volvos, bloody shame :-((.
Robert, sometimes im ashamed to be part of the human race, humans can be real bastards!! :-(
My frends old bmw has had driver window problems, the regulator arms jump out of the guides, ive took it to bits a few times over the years and made sure i minimised all the friction i could against the glass, that was last year and im keeping my fingers and toes crossed lol :-)
zx8401ztv Yes, it is a shame.
Always keep your electronics hidden man. Its a shame. Out of sight out of mind. Nothin here.....on to the next car.
R HEIDEMAN Yes, always keep your children at home, always keep your curtains closed, never pull your money out if people are watching, keep your car in a garage, live in a gated secure area, etc.
Omg. No. I know its frustrating but thats not the solution. Unfortionately you have a wagon for the fact that everything is on display for the world to see. Thiefs like easy targets. Smash snatch and run. But the wierd thing is they actually took the time to jack your door all up. Tomorrows another day i guess.
P.S. You gotta remember Everone is not good people like you Robert. Keep on trukin. Great vids. I'll be changin a rad in a 2000 s70 in a couple days lol. Thanks to your help.
Well, I actually have a cargo area cover so everything is usually out of sight. The bottom line is, MEAN PEOPLE SUCK!
Lol yup.