The vw window regulator

[william]

The vw window regulator

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The many issues vw caused with plastic components in window regulators the window regulator works with a motor that is known for internally shorting causing this item to be replaced $$$ {fault number 1} bolted to a door skin this motor has splines {plastic splines} so vw can make money on both items when this item chews the splines away therefore charging out a new motor not cheap, defined as wear by vw {fault number 2}
this splines into a regulator the reg consists of an internal winding of wire with a {plastic retainer} that is the common cause of the problems listed above and below as the wire groves into the plastic and makes ridges causing it all to bind up {fault number 3}tensioned up the window brackets that clip onto two side guides brackets commonly {plastic} so when fault 3 binds up it snaps the window brackets which are plastic and at this stage brittle so vw can make money on the replacement of this item then recall item after 2 generations of golf mk3 mk4 {fault number 4 } to put steel brackets hmmm

[william]

they called me the window reg king a barloworld vw ive done at least 300 i can do on golf four under 30 mins in and out

[MattyT]

I dont get why a company that makes such good cars could make such craptacular window regs

[Tim]

i dont understand why some company hasnt re-engineered these things to be reliable and sell them aftermarket. surely ud make a squillion.

[MattyT]

Or you'd at least get a group buy from us

[gpk_gti]

I wish I knew you when this happened william!!! pain in the rear to so this job!!! gggggggrrr

[li21]

So guys, how much am I looking at to have the drivers windows fixed?

How do i know it is the regulator?

Anyone here can do it for me? And how much

cheers

[Ben J]

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?

[li21]

Ive PM'ed GOlf loon.

Just found out the Window down control of Passengers windows from the drivers controls does work either.
The up works.. PAssengers control up and down works.

what could this be ?

[Mrk_Mickey]

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.

[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.