The vw window regulator

[golfgti101]

the window regs have always been a pain for the mkIII, i've lost count as to how many i've had to change.

That being said, if any one is looking for brand new or second hand regs i have a few still at the shop!

can also fit if need be.

[VWEAPN]

i changed the drivers side window regulator twice on my MK4. have my r32 booked in for a new drivers side regulator 34,000k's on the clock my mothers jetta is getting her window regulator replaced next service with only 7,000k's. now thats a joke! i never knew mk5 had this problem

[Golf Loon]

Before anyone tries to have at me, I'm merely putting this out there (and I'm sure he will back this fact up) because it should be known.... window regulators bought from Loon are second hand unless otherwise specified, and it is debatable how long they will last. Both mine have since failed.

sortofbigbj, I'm not sure what that problem is but a mate's vr6 has been doing it since he first got it and it hasn't failed. I'd say it's a bit of dodgy wiring somewhere or something...but that's only a guess.

Good to see that you have a partial grasp on reality Mickey.
You could always check facts before talking.

I can supply brand new window regulators for $150, which are genuinbe VW and will need your window motor transferred onto the new mechanism. The total job installed is $220 provided your motor is OK.

If your motor is buggered then second hand complete motor and reg for $150 fitted is the way to go.

The worst scenario is second hand reg and swopping over a different second hand motor this will result in many broken bits and short life of the motor.

Alternatively if your ego can cope with wind up windows, the mechanisms are $100 each from VW and never break.

[Mrk_Mickey]

Good to see that you have a partial grasp on reality Mickey.
You could always check facts before talking.

I can supply brand new window regulators for $150, which are genuinbe VW and will need your window motor transferred onto the new mechanism. The total job installed is $220 provided your motor is OK.

If your motor is buggered then second hand complete motor and reg for $150 fitted is the way to go.

The worst scenario is second hand reg and swopping over a different second hand motor this will result in many broken bits and short life of the motor.

Alternatively if your ego can cope with wind up windows, the mechanisms are $100 each from VW and never break.

Sooooo, as I said - second hand unless otherwise specified. Keyword was can. Like I said, just letting people know...all the facts are there, which is why I spoke

[Golf Loon]

I'm not sure what that problem is but a mate's vr6 has been doing it since he first got it and it hasn't failed. I'd say it's a bit of dodgy wiring somewhere or something...but that's only a guess.

Mmmm total facts in this post Mickey. Good to see you have promoted yourself as a qualified diagnostician.

[jettapilot]

Good to see that you have a partial grasp on reality Mickey.
You could always check facts before talking.

I can supply brand new window regulators for $150, which are genuinbe VW and will need your window motor transferred onto the new mechanism. The total job installed is $220 provided your motor is OK.

If your motor is buggered then second hand complete motor and reg for $150 fitted is the way to go.

The worst scenario is second hand reg and swopping over a different second hand motor this will result in many broken bits and short life of the motor.

Alternatively if your ego can cope with wind up windows, the mechanisms are $100 each from VW and never break.

The child has announced that the mk3 driver's window has stopped working. Pain.

How can you tell if it's the regulator or the motor?

If you can change from power windows to manual???
That's tempting (since we don't have to race Lancer drivers)

[VR28LT]

Golf Loon can probably set you up with a new window regulator.

On the topic of the window regulator, is there a way to say modify the window regulator to advoid theses problems? All of mine are working at the moment, which i am enjoying, but the left rear one only goes up and down in about 5cm incriments when you push/hold the button. Any ideas what that is?

Yeah my driver side window is doing the same thing as yours ! I think i will just deal with it and wait till she goes kaput .

[Ben J]

yea its my rear left one doing it so doesnt bother me at all, atleast its more functional then the back right one which i just had to tie with up cable ties to keep it in up position, dont have a spare 100 for a new regulator at the moment :S

It really is suprising there isnt an aftermarket alternative with metal clips or something that wont break.

[Touge Hack]

Oddly enough I thought one in my car was dead, unplugged it from the loom and then plugged it back in and it worked again? Weird.

[jettapilot]

I've had to get $800 of work done on the mk3 today just to get it registered!!
Front strut top bushes, lower control arm bushes and rear tranmission mount., new tail lamp.
Then they quote $179 plus $150 labour to replace the window regulator OR $150 plus over $200 labour to convert the window to manual. I can't manage another $350 right now.

Does anyone know where I can then window done for a more reasonable price?