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The local Master Tech at Kings Toyota did it for me and it was not an easy job! Glad I didnt try it myself! I have a used window regulator that came out of it, it was good but already bought a new one so I had them replace it.. Maybe eBay it?? Drove the car in the opening day parade at the county fair and it was a hit, too bad they dont make them anymore!

I bought my 98 Celica Convertible from a Lexus deelaer in San Diego because there just aren't any in Cincinnati and used Dependable Auto Shippers. They were great and had a cool GPS tracker on their website that you could pull up and see where your car is at any time! I think it cost $700 but paid extra to have it on top of the truck since I didnt want anything dripping on the convertible roof. Would use them again if i need a vehicle shipped!

I think I will pay the money and let the local Toyota dealer install it. The warranty on the part and work is worth it after hearing the horror stories about trying to do this on the cheap!

WOW! A pair or regulators for under 20? I did google and found the 136.00.. nothing on ebay with that part number..

After posting about the problem trying to find a regulator and motor for the rear quarter window in my 1998 Celica Convertible, I contacted Kearney Mesa Toyota in San Diego. I bought my car from their Lexus store and I figured a few regulators and motors have gone out in San Diego! Not to mention they have a few more convertibles in San Diego than they do in Cincinnati!! The guy in parts gave me the part number for the regulator, 69840-0w011 $280, and the motor, 69870-0w011 $567! Now the prices are pretty steep so I googled the part numbers and found the parts at toyotapartszone.com for much less, $136 and $417! So rest assured these convertibles can be fixed with Toyota parts, Thank God! Kevin

I appreciate the link to "How to Fix the Rear Convertible Window"! That is money! I ordered the regulator, motor and window from Brimms Imports in Kenton, OH thru Advance Auto Parts so I should be in business the first part of next week...

Check that.. the phone just rang and it was Advance telling me Brimms just called and told them their regulator was all rusted out because the top was gone off the car so water, snow and everything else got down inside the window! DARN!

Back to the drawing board! Can anybody out there help???

Kevin

Melinda, thanks for the info! I went to a local auto parts store to ask about the parts and they said they could not get them but had the number to a huge import salvage yard so they called them and believe it or not they said the had the regulator and motor available but that I would also have to buy the window too (probably didnt want to take it off) for $200 plus shipping! Sounds like a steal to me, just not sure if you get any kind of guarantee the motor will work but it should be guaranteed against DOA. What do you think? The only issue is it is still a 14 yr old motor but didnt you say ASC went out of business so can you even get a new motor? If not, I will have to see where the local Toyota dealer was getting it from.... If anyone else has any info about this issue I would appreciate it...

Well I just woke up my convertible from a long Winter nap and put the top down and was reminded of a problem I did not take care of last fall, the rear windows! The drivers side rear window falls off track and the passenger side window stays on track but seems a little off. I asked the boys at the local Toyota dealer to give me a price to fix it and they want both an arm and a leg! They talked about replacing motors and such and I thought the motor works, the window just seems to fall off track. I am sure this is a common problem but I am new to the convertible so I wanted to get input from this Celica community! Also, the roof leaks at the drivers side window and seems like I needs new seals?? The top is original, the car spent its entire life in Southern California until a few years ago. I am sure the top wasnt up much!! I appreciate any help to keep this baby going, she looks amazing! Kevin