b5 window regulator

[stubbsy]

can the broken cable be fixed took door panel off today after hearing a twang,when puttin up window. and looks a real git to get at.gsf ect are looking 64 plus the vat for regulator only,audi are lookin £59 plus vat breakers are looking £50 for complete door top, glass included,as a few have told me its a much handier job to do, rather than stripping the broken regulator out.think i may go down this route (complete door top).is this a common problem with regulators or just bad luck on my behalf??? also is it possible the b5 passat shape (new) regulator would do, they are £20 odd cheaper

[sean red i]

had a go at a merc regulater while ago, easy to get in/out of door but fix cable what a nightmare,gave up after few hours and bought from breakers. havent seen audi regulater but probably similar.

[Lex Luthor]

can the broken cable be fixed took door panel off today after hearing a twang,when puttin up window. and looks a real git to get at.gsf ect are looking 64 plus the vat for regulator only,audi are lookin £59 plus vat breakers are looking £50 for complete door top, glass included,as a few have told me its a much handier job to do, rather than stripping the broken regulator out.think i may go down this route (complete door top).is this a common problem with regulators or just bad luck on my behalf??? also is it possible the b5 passat shape (new) regulator would do, they are £20 odd cheaper

This is how to take a passat apart :
http://www.taligentx.com/passat/main...lockmechanism/

The A4 is probably similar.