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How do you fix a 1996 Honda accord coupe power window when the motor works but cable is off track?

To fix a 1996 Honda Accord coupe power window when the motor works but the cable is off track, you can follow these steps:

1. Gather the necessary tools and materials.

- Phillips head screwdriver

- Flat head screwdriver

- Pliers

- Zip ties

- New window regulator cable (if needed)

2. Prepare the door panel.

- Roll the window down as far as it will go.

- Remove the two Phillips head screws at the bottom of the door panel.

- Pry up the door panel starting at the bottom.

- Disconnect the power window switch connector.

- Remove the two 10mm bolts holding the window regulator in place.

- Carefully lift the window regulator out of the door.

3. Inspect the window regulator cable.

- Check the cable for fraying or damage.

- If the cable is damaged, you will need to replace it.

4. Reattach the window regulator cable.

- If the cable is not damaged, you can simply reattach it to the window regulator.

- Hook the cable around the gear on the window regulator motor.

5. Test the window regulator.

- Connect the power window switch connector.

- Roll the window up and down to make sure it is working properly.

6. Reinstall the door panel.

- Reverse the steps you took to remove the door panel.

Here are some additional tips that may be helpful:

- If the window regulator motor is not working, you may need to replace it.

- If the window is stuck in the up position, you can try to manually roll it down by turning the gear on the window regulator motor with a flathead screwdriver or pair of pliers.

- If the window is stuck in the down position, you can try to manually roll it up by pulling on the cable with a pair of pliers.