The Window Regs curse of the Mk3

dj_daniel88 · 21-11-2006, 01:03 PM

I was reading this thread a few days a go, hoping that I don't run into any of these problems... Sure enough, just yesterday the driver side power window fails. I'm not sure if it is the regulator though, because when I try to wind the window down I hear it click twice, as if the motor is trying to turn, but then thats it, nothing happens. This leads me to think it may be the motor itself? I hope not, because I'd hate to imagine how much VW would charge for a new one! :S

What do you guys think?

**Golf Loon** · 21-11-2006, 01:16 PM

Could just be jammed. Its quite difficult to change just the motor. Easier to change the whole mechanism.

**peedman** · 22-11-2006, 06:10 PM

Do you know whats great about trying to fix the power windows yourself?

a) You discover that ur regulator is broken
b) When you try to put in the new regulator you discover that the motor is also gone
c) The quick fix by the previous owner was to whack three blocks of wood to hold the window up

Lifes great

**Golfer** · 27-11-2006, 04:48 PM

I cut the cable on the old regulator, removed the motor then bolted the cables together where the bottom of the door pull bolts in... I couldn't get the blocks of wood to work!!!!

The new regulator is here!!! Yay, now i just have to get the reinstallation right. Thanks Andrew, big kudos!!

I'll keep 'yas' posted...

Cheers,
John

**DubSteve** · 27-11-2006, 05:02 PM

My back right hand door window isn't working either but that doesn't really bother me. I only use the front windows so its OK

**Golfer** · 27-11-2006, 05:16 PM

Yeah Steve, mine's not working so well either (RHR)... Explained it in another thread. I tried lubing up the rails, but it didn't help. Must be the motor. Hoping if i ignore it it won't bother me, but i hate having something not working on my car!!!

**gtimk5** · 28-11-2006, 01:24 PM

Just pretend its a 2 door golf! Thats one thing you dont have in them

**DubSteve** · 28-11-2006, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Golfer

Yeah Steve, mine's not working so well either (RHR)... Explained it in another thread. I tried lubing up the rails, but it didn't help. Must be the motor. Hoping if i ignore it it won't bother me, but i hate having something not working on my car!!!

Yeah same as me, I hate having something wrong and in need of fixing.