electric windows again

[scott73]

hi guys

i know this subject has been covered many times but i cannot find a thread where a simple answer has been provided. most questions have been left unanswered.

the drivers door window keeps dropping intermitantly.  i have disconected it at the door switch but it still occurrs.  i have noticed a split wire just before the conector plug could this be it?

i have also tried to find the fuse for the windows but cannot find any info either.

the problem is i visit the ghetto areas of birmingham every day through work and twice last week i came back to the car and the window was down.  its only a matter of time before it gets nicked. plz help...........

[Deano2711]

Can't really help you as to why it keeps happening but if it's a major problem then I would suggest getting the door card off and disconnecting the power plug from the window motor for a temporary solution. This would stop the window from coming down until you can find the answer to your problem.      Cheers      Deano

[scott73]

when you refer to the power switch do you mean where it plugs into the window switch? if so i have tried this and it still drops down?

[Deano2711]

No Mate      Remove the door card and you will see the window motor bolted to the door. Remove the large power connector from this and the motor will not be getting any power rendering the window mechanism useless. If you are struggling and want to take a drive over to mine later I can show you how to do it in five minutes or so. I only live in Pensnett near the Merry Hill centre if it's any good to you and should be back from work at half six(ish).     Cheers      Deano

[VR6_Wherry]

Have you tried replacing the whole mechanism? Should be able to pick one up for about £20. It's pretty straight forward to replace, as soon as you get the door card off you will see the 3 bolts that you just take off. from then on it's pretty obvious.

Some thing like this would do
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-mk3-gti-drivers-side-electric-window-motor-reg_W0QQitemZ390169427819QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5ad7e8ff6b

[scott73]

thanks for the advice guys & the offer is much appreciated deano. i will see what i can do and get back to you. thanks again........ 

[axewielder]

you sure its not the mechanism thats broke? can you slide the window back up by hand with out using the motor? does it make odd clicking noises?

[scott73]

i've disconected it now.

the window just comes down of its own accord.

sometimes it will go back up & it will go straight back down and it takes countless attempts until it finally stays up. then 2 mile down the road it will happen again.

i have not tried pushing it up by hand incase i break something.

it has made a clicking noise.

[adamrob69]

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=130213.0

my money is on regulator

[bmw156]

first off is it get fit or electric?

my money is also on the window regulator.

dead simple to fit.