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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: JezGTI on 29 October 2004, 10:20

Title: Leccy windows
Post by: JezGTI on 29 October 2004, 10:20

Considering upgrading my manual front windows for electric type.  I'm not the most mechanically minded Golf driver but have a fair amount of common sense.  Has anyone done this and is it easy, are there any instructions floating about on the net??  Cheers.

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: rubjonny on 29 October 2004, 13:07

The hardest part is actually finding the regulators and loom, once you have that its dead easy.  All you need is an ignition live and earth then you're sorted!

Simply a case of unbolting old stuff and bolting in the new kit, but make sure you get the right type as there are 2 door types, the early one with the mirror half way down the door and the late type with the 1 piece glass.

3 & 5 front door regulators are the same, but the rear door regulators are different to the fronts.

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JezGTI on 29 October 2004, 13:52

How do I tell which version is which?  Have you any experience with aftermarket kits?  Thanks again..

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: Gambit on 29 October 2004, 14:32

expect to pay around ?25 for each window regulator

switches & loom are easy to find. its the regulators that aint, start searching the length of the country!!

look for people who are breaking golfs.

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: rubjonny on 29 October 2004, 14:47

Find out what year they came from, I'm pretty sure the doors switched over in 86/87.? Dont quote me on that though ;)

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: rubjonny on 29 October 2004, 15:00

Part numbers:
Front (old style)
191 837 461 left regulator
191 837 462 right regulator
191 959 801 left motor
191 959 802 right motor

Front (new style)
191 837 461A left regulator
191 837 462A right regulator
191 959 801A left motor
191 959 802A right motor

Rear (same on all years)
191 839 461 left regulator
191 839 462 right regulator
191 959 811 left motor
191 959 812 right motor

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JezGTI on 29 October 2004, 15:17

Cheers rj, that's really good of you, I will start my hunt for the hardware now.  Will probably be in touch when I get stuck with the installation!!  Thanks again, Jez

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JMallows on 29 October 2004, 17:33

Doors witched half way through E, so you want the 88spec version....

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: wellfan on 29 October 2004, 19:51

Try Eurocarparts, complete kit for about ?100.

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: jimbo on 29 October 2004, 19:54

you want to go to GSF matey. they do a complete front electric window kit.
you get complete mechanisms for each door. looms, switchs and a mounting plate to fit switches to center consol. plus a half decent set of instructions on how to wire them up. all of that for ?125. thats the same price as just one motor mech from a main dealer.
i have this kit fitted in my car and i think its good value for money plus good quality.

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JezGTI on 30 October 2004, 11:42

I'm a bit of a purist with my golf, so I'd want the switches etc to look original.  Do these aftermarket kits look like the original gear??

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: jimbo on 30 October 2004, 14:53

yeah the gsf kit switches do.

check these piccies:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/captain-scarlet/IMAG0003.jpg)
the switches come with a panal that fits in to the consol.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/captain-scarlet/IMAG0004.jpg)
said consol with switches
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/captain-scarlet/IMAG0006.jpg)
switches
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/captain-scarlet/IMAG0005.jpg)
switches

sorry for dodgy pics but i think you get the idea? ;D

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: BC on 30 October 2004, 18:53

Oooooh, they look nice.  I might get a set of them myself.

What about the manual winders?  I mean, are they taken off and have a cap to cover the hole? or do you have to get new cards?

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: rubjonny on 30 October 2004, 19:34

Most MK2s with leccy windows just have a plastic cap in the hole, can get it cheap from GPC and VW.

In fact the kit comes with them anyway I believe!

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JezGTI on 31 October 2004, 09:15

Cheers guys, Jimbo are they the actual instructions that came with the kit?  Do you know what the part no. is for the front windows kit only from GSF?

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: jimbo on 31 October 2004, 12:26

yep thems the instructions and yep you get some plastic caps to fill the holes in the door cards with the kit.

GSF part no:89922 ELECTRIC WINDOW KIT/FRT? G2 9/87>? ?99.50 + vat

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/ this is what you need. just go to online shop and search for things until you are sick? ;D

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JMallows on 31 October 2004, 14:57

Is that for a three door, or a five door??

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: jimbo on 01 November 2004, 18:43

i think its the same mech for both 3 and 5 door cars. just check on GSF web site.

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JMallows on 02 November 2004, 00:44

It didn't say, i dont think.... Does it not matter that for a three door, you only need two mechnisms though? Surely the kit would be different??

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: rubjonny on 02 November 2004, 08:22

That kit only has the front window mechs in it...

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: JMallows on 02 November 2004, 10:46

Thats cool, essentially a three door then!!

Title: Re: Leccy windows
Post by: rubjonny on 02 November 2004, 10:57

Yup!  P.S. if anyone wants to buy a 5 door kit and sell me the rear mechs... ;)