window troubles

[Mind's Eye]

The other day when I popped into the car my [drivers] window didnt want to go down. i tried to put it down doing the unlocking-doors trick but that didnt work.
then the next morning it worked, but sensibly i decided to leave it up as it has since continued to not work.

im guessing the motors gone?

my mate thought it mayve had something to do with the excess heat getting to some of the parts but i tried it tonight and other early/late times to no avail so i dont think its that

[Pullstarter]

Probably the window regulator, it's a more than common problem on MK3's. PM Golfloon he may have some decent second handies.

[The_Hawk]

While the motors can die, it's more likely to be the regulator.

I have done a few in my car but last time round Matt (Golf Loon) didn't have any second hand ones for the particular window I needed at the time...

This forced me to get a price on a brand new reg from VW. Seems they can be had for a little less than $250, not bad for what should then be almost dead silent and last for 10 years Bascially you rip out the old one, pull the motor off and install it on the new reg, the away you go

[phaeton]

We do alot of regulators on Golfs at work

[VR6child]

It's a part of mk3 life not having all your windows working. Right now two of mine won't go down but I am thankful for still having two that work. When it gets down two one or none working, then I'll think about fixing it.

[TCGooge]

Do you know where I can get a motor for the regulator?
Got a busted passenger window, replaced the regulator, then the motor crashed!
VW said the part was $700 !!!!!!

[Mind's Eye]

Thanks guys. I'm looking into getting a 2nd hand one off the forum.

What happens if I get pulled over for a RBT or whatever in the mean time?? lol

[AusScare]

What happens if I get pulled over for a RBT or whatever in the mean time?? lol

Open the door and say you've had window troubles tonight..

[sc_rufctr]

I recently had a similar issue with my car...

As it turns out it was the earth wire at the door plug... You can check easy enough.

Open door. Gentle remove rubber boot surrounding the wiring loom from door jam side. (the door side is harder to remove)... And check each wire for breakages etc. If any wires are broken or exposed you can patch/ solder and shrink wrap as required.

To remove the plug from the door to the jam just turn it counter clockwise to release. (You should be able to do this with your hand only) When you plug it back in there are indicators painted on the plug to show you were it goes... Just be careful of the vacuum line for the door locks. (bottom of plug) Also check the the metal pins are all straight and lined up. Just don't force anything. No need to. Once clean they go back together easily.

With the opening and closing of the drivers door over the life of the car it's understandable why these wires would fail. First the insulation cracks and the the individual wires begin to break.

Hope it works out OK.