Electric Windows - Grinding & Not Working

[jimbo73]

Hello All,

I have a Passat TDi 130 (not sure if that makes a difference) and the front windows have stopped working, the passenger one about 2 months ago, and the drivers one yesterday.

When I say they ahve stopped working, there is a grinding noise when I try to put the windows up or down.... They appear to be free of whatever magical machine hides behind the door panel that lifts them up or down.

I have looked at the guides on how to remove the panel and then what should I be looking for? In all probability does anyone have any ideas what the problem is and what I will need to buy b4 I start? And what problems am I likely to face in fixing them and getting the panels off and on.

Thanks and I look forward to any replies.

Jimbo

[ddave05]

Hello All,

I have a Passat TDi 130 (not sure if that makes a difference) and the front windows have stopped working, the passenger one about 2 months ago, and the drivers one yesterday.

When I say they ahve stopped working, there is a grinding noise when I try to put the windows up or down.... They appear to be free of whatever magical machine hides behind the door panel that lifts them up or down.

I have looked at the guides on how to remove the panel and then what should I be looking for? In all probability does anyone have any ideas what the problem is and what I will need to buy b4 I start? And what problems am I likely to face in fixing them and getting the panels off and on.

Thanks and I look forward to any replies.

Jimbo


There's a door skin behind the door card which houses the e/w mechanism. What you will need to do is replace the cable that is driven through the mechanism which pulls the windows up and down. I had the same issue on my car, the whole mechanism needed to be replaced. Cost £30 for the part and £10 for fitting. Hope this helps

[saintsman]

A common fault on VW's, usually a regulator, but after my missis slammed my door i heard something drop down inside. The bloke that repaired it said its a diabolical design, it was a small round piece of plastic that fell out, but once it has fell out, will only fall out the once.

[WesleyP]

You are just as well replacing the whole plate that carries the regulator mechanism if the cable has broken. I bought seperate bits to repair and none fitted. So got the whole plate, about £80 from a dealer, and a steraightforward job if you have the correct tools for removing door trim

[MrV]

Don't suppose you chaps know/remember what the part no/name it is that needs to be replaced? I've got exactly the same problem on my Passat.

Also, if you could suggest where I could get one? None of the dismantlers around Swansea have any Passats available.

[martin1810]

Euro car spares and GSF both sell them cheaper than maim dealer.

[CloggsA6]

Well behind on this thread!!

Mine went last month and after much ebay searching and number crunching I stuck the boot in and went to Sinclair's Port Talbot.

Complete mechanism including all the gubbings to bolt straight onto the door. Charged 1 1/2 hours labour and now works perfectly.

£81 for mechanism and £45 labour.... yes he is cheap!:beerchug: