window mech snapped - where from, how much, how`d you fix

[ben16v 0]

the cable in my drivers door that moves the window has snapped, i heard a noise when lowering my window yesterday and then it wouldn`t go back up from the switch. luckily my alarm did shut my window.

 

but on inspection the cable has snapped and my window wont stay up (not good)

 

 

can anyone help?

where is the best place to get the new mech from?

how much are they?

anyone got a how to for this as it doesnt look very easy to replace?

how can i keep my window up until i get a replacement?

 

thanks

 

ben

[Lippy 0]

bad news mate, let me know how you get on - my window has been a bit rattly this week - I need to check it out make sure it doesnt get any worse.

 

I only dropped the window to listen to a F430 drive past!

[ben16v 0]

just rang dealers £216 :shock: comes with motor..

part number: 535 837 402A

 

GPC: £150 +vat

[16vradge 0]

You could try prop the window with a length of wood, dunno if you'll be able to squeeze it in through the holes in the inner door skin though. If you can you need to make make it shorter than the height of the door then slide a smaller piece beneath it to hold the glass up (like an upside down T).

 

I once did this on a mini - its a bit crude but it worked.

[ben16v 0]

thanks 16vradge, i`ll try that

[16vradge 0]

Have a look in the breakers section at the back of the autotrader. There might be a few specialist VW breakers near you. Theres a few in Leeds/bradford area listing C's, and many are parts off the shelf/poss delivery.

 

Oh and take it steady when you put the wood in :norty: :lol: , don't want you to mark the outer door skin!

[Kevin Bacon 5]

In terms of replacement they're a chore, but doable.

 

Be wary of anything non genuine when replacing it.

 

Just above where the speaker sits there's a flat section in the door with 3 (or 4 IIRC) very big rivets that need drilling out, these hold the motor to the door. Another 2 need to come out that hold the vertical window guide to the door.

 

The VW regulator/motor assembly comes with the correct rivets and you need a hefty old rivet gun to do the motor ones!! So much so you might need to use some smaller ones!

 

Once the rivets are free, undo the two 10mm bolts that hold the glass to the window mech and tape it to the window frame in the fully raised position.

 

Then you need to remove the whole regulator assembly through the small gap! Takes a while to find the right angle!

[ben16v 0]

kevHaywire, cheers for that

 

i`m gonna have to look for second hand items i`m afraid :cry:

 

oh and while i`m lookin... is drivers side the near side ? :stupid:

[Kevin Bacon 5]

Driver's side is "Offside" mate.

 

Nearside being passenger side, because it's 'near' the kerb, LOL! I'm being serious! That's where it came from :-)

[ben16v 0]

cool, i thought it was cos it was near to other cars :lol:

[ben16v 0]

does any1 know if theres any difference between models for theses mechanisms?

 

ie valver, g60 or VR6?

[colinstubbs 0]

I wouldn't have thought so mate.