Electric window help

**thingy08** · 15-03-2015,08:05 PM

I wonder if anyone can help with an issue I have with a 1992 VW Golf GTi 8 valve 5 door. I recently purchased it with a view to doing up and using during the summer whilst my other car is off the road.

The drivers door does not lock from the exterior lock when using the key, it feels as if it is not connected to anything with no resistance when turning the key whereas when `i turn the key to unlock the car resistance is felt and the doors unlock. I can lock the car from the inside by pressing the knob down and all then all doors lock ok, just nothing from the external lock.

I removed the door card to have a look at the mechanism and saw that the electric window motor had been disconnected. Upon plugging it in, the window instantly opened (even without the ignition being on) but I am unable to close the window. Operating the switch and I can hear a click when trying to open the window but nothing when i try to close it. The n/s/f window operates ok from the o/s door switch although this is a bit intermittent. I have had to remove the glass from the mechanism to keep the car water tight.

Are the door and window connected electrically in any way?, I read somewhere that you can close the window from the drivers door when locking the car. Does anyone have any ideas as to what I can do with both faults. I have been trying to find a wiring diagram (the Haynes manual is not very good) so that I can trace the wiring. If anyone can direct me in the right direction to finding one.

Any help would be appreciated, I am sure that I will be asking for more in the future.

**micheal balbrig** · 15-03-2015,09:31 PM

Do a search in old posts and you will probably find similar problems/remedies.
I expect the door lock is missing a link rod or cable to operate it,probably need more dismantling in this area to inspect.
Some vag cars suffer from water entry in passenger footwell,flooding electric box that operate central locking.
Maybe the window could be closed temporarily by removing the motor and trying to wind up the spool.or a dict feed to motor if you know connections,
Forgot to mention to do a scan after erasing all old faults, to help you figure out problems

**itavaltalainen** · 16-03-2015,07:04 PM

Lock issue is a broken "paddle" in the lock. Undo the torx screw, retract door handle.... and send a photo of the part you have. I have a spare one you can have if you pick it up or pay me postage.

Window issue could be switch or motor, wiring diagrams for that is in Haynes manual.

**thingy08** · 16-03-2015,08:36 PM

Originally Posted by itavaltalainen

Lock issue is a broken "paddle" in the lock. Undo the torx screw, retract door handle.... and send a photo of the part you have. I have a spare one you can have if you pick it up or pay me postage.

Window issue could be switch or motor, wiring diagrams for that is in Haynes manual.

Thanks itavaltalainen, will remove it and send the photo as soon as I can. Appreciate your help.

**thingy08** · 17-03-2015,08:51 PM

Have removed the door lock, the paddle looks ok but it is attached to the barrel by a nail (I thought I had seen it all) which means that there is too much free play and not turning the lock mechanism. I have put a screwdriver in the lock and all locking systems work and the window now goes up and down. Can someone please explain how the two should be connected please. Thanks as always for your help.IMG_2704.jpg

**thingy08** · 17-03-2015,09:23 PM

I think I have answered my own question. Googled a picture of it and find that the hook part has broken off so that is what I need. Itavaltalainen, is this the part you have and how much do you want for it?