just bought golf and troubles begins

[davesuper74]

Hi All

Last week , I finally purchase our VW golf 1999 4th generation.

I wanted to ask , Does the dealer who sold
us the car has to offer warrranty on a car 7 years old car.?
its done 85 000km.

My wife was driving it back home tonight, and she started to
wind down the passenger window and it just wont come backup.

before I start to mess with it. I am not sure of the
warranty requirements now.

But someone mention to check all the windows before we bought it.
it was ok then. but within a week.... the window is now fully down,
I can hear the motor winds but nothing happens.

thanks for any advice

David

[brackie]

I've never seen the power window set up in a 4, but I've had plenty of others to bits. If the motor is working but the window doesn't wind up it's usually caused by something that's worked loose. Check the bolts that secure the motor and mechanism. Tighten them after making sure that the winder gears mesh fully.
I very much doubt that the car would be warrantied unless a special, transferable guarantee is in place.

[syncro]

Isn't it law to have a 3 month warranty in NSW?

Check your paperwork.

[Bug_racer]

yep 3 months and 5000km

Take it back ASAP or ring them and tell them

The window reg is busted

[Golf Loon]

Yeah its broken. The plastic wheel that the wire goes round will have broken. Very common on Mk3 and 4s.

[Golfwise]

All Golf 4 regulators are suspect.
Both our 4s broke ,sons 4 times.VW admitted poor build quality ,a piece of plastic breaks.
Still a good vehicle .
Golf 4s are great.

[mikinoz]

Lucky, as yet, I have not experienced this...

My time will arrive I am assuming.

[davesuper74]

Hi All

thanks for reply so far.

I rang th eplace and yes , at least its under warranty.
so I will go and get it repair tomorrow.

but I found out that regulator cost $ 300 .
I think I better safe up now, in case the others decides to go.

[brackie]

Knowledgeable people.....Why do they fail? Is there any preventative maintenance you can do? Adjustment? Lubrication? @ $300 a pop I reckon it would be worth avoiding!

[mikinoz]

someone should tool up and make them in alloy!