Window regulator cable snapped HELP!

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  1. G60KG

    G60KG Forum Member

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    Hi,

    I thought Id grease the components of my window regulator (mk2 8v electric windows) problem is that I have snapped the cable which was rusty and fraying anyway. I just need to know what to do to fix it. Do I replace the cable or do I have to buy a new regulator thingy.

    Its the front drivers window if that is relevant.

    cheers
    kg
     
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    StuMc Moderator and Regional Host - Manchester Moderator

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    It`d be easier replacing the whole reg. A visit to you`re local scrappy, me thinks...
     
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    are they expensive new and is there a difference between the electric and manual ones?
     
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    StuMc Moderator and Regional Host - Manchester Moderator

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    Electric and manual regs are different. Not sure on prices, but, bound to be from VW. Better second-hand.
     
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  5. G60KG

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    Thought GSF would do them but no luck. If I buy second hand arent the cables likely to be frayed on those too. Is there no way of replacing just the cable with a fresh one. Anyone got any experience of doing this?
     
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    you can't buy the electric regulator from vw anymore.

    i have just checked etos for you

    (brand new manual regulator is 35 plus vat from vw dealer)

    2nd is the way forward
     
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  7. G60KG

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    might have to downgrade to manual while I hunt ha ha
     
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    87337B ELECTRIC WINDER MECH LH G2 88>7/91 2/4 DOOR Front 32.00
    87338B ELECTRIC WINDER MECH RH G2 88>7/91 2/4 DOOR Front 32.00
     
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  9. StuMc

    StuMc Moderator and Regional Host - Manchester Moderator

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    GSF?
     
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    Where can I find these??????????
     
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    Brilliant stuff. I checked GSF search on the website and it didnt come up but I see it is in the PDF catalogue. cheers rubjonny
     
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    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    yes sorry gsf, i tried doing a search and they didnt come up cos I was searching for 'window', I found em under 'body & trim'

    If you put the part number in the gsf part number search they'll come up as well :)
     
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    GSF do it, I will be collecting it this afternoon 32 + Vat. any tips on fitting it
     
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    wind window down till you can see the 2 bolts holding the glass to the regulator, remove these & unhook the glass. Grab hold of it and lower it down inside the door.

    Then you just have like 6 bolts/nuts holding the regulator in, and an electrical plug! The only issue you may have is the plug on the regulator wont match the VW one, you'll need to get a little creative with some spade connectors is all :)

    Oh one last thing, the GSF regulators are for doors with the single piece glass, not the earlier 2 piece!
     
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    single piece suits me fine, just wondering would it be better duct taping the glass to the frame at the level when you see the bolts or is it just easier dropping it into the door once unbolted? just thought it might be easier when bolting it to the new reg
     
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    either way is fine, you can easily lift it back up thru the holes in the door when it comes to bolting it back up. Or you can just take the glass out, but to do that you gotta remove the outer window slot seal at least.
     
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    cool thanks for the tips. One last question. the plastic membrane behind the doorcard was in pretty poor condtion can i do away with this or is itbest to patch it back up and seal it once all the work is done?
     
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  18. rubjonny

    rubjonny Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    that membrane has to be thjere or you'll get water in your car, bin it and fit a fresh one made of of some decent plastic. I stick mine down with waterproof duck tape, and use a shorter piece glued along the bottom edge and tucked in to divert the worst of the water into the bottom of the door before putting on the main sheet like so:

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. StuMc

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    Colour coded membranes. The future! :lol:
     
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  20. G60KG

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    Fitted the Gsf part yesterday, its great everything works fine had to cut the plug off the original and mated it to the gsf motor. The window faintly sounds like it is scraping something as it goes up is there anyway of adjusting it?

    Also my old window motor works fine is that any use to anyone?
     
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