Pastymuncher 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Hello all, I've carried out a search on the topic but as my symptoms seem different from previous problems, I'd thought I'd see if anyone can help. My driver's side window has stopped working. The light in the switch is fine and the fuse (the horizontal 20A above the relays) is OK, which I assumed would be the case if the other window still works, which it does. When I press the switch, the window control unit behind the rear trim panel clicks, the courtesy lights dim momentarily, but the window refuses to budge. I've had a look at the controller and all the plugs are in place. I'm now thinking of three possibilities: a) There is a fault in the wiring between the controller and the motor; or b) The motor is knacked; or c) In the past, especially after washing the car, the glass has stuck to the surrounding door seal. I wonder if this is putting up enough resistance for some sort of safety cut out activating to stop the motor burning out. I've tried slapping the glass, shoving it down while pressing the switch, but no joy. I'm now thinking I need to take the door card off to have a shufty. Is it possible to get to the relevant bits without removing the waterproof membrance, as this looks intact and I'd rather not remove it if possible (I've read the threads about how to turn your footwell into a footbath). Any suggestions would me much appreciated. Thanks, David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2003 I wouldn't have said it was the wiring, as the interior light dims, I'd have said something was stopping it, or the motors shock, ie, an mechanical problem, not electric. Thera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2003 BTW, my window problem is still there, they only work with the the door open, at the moment my best guess is that my problem is caused by some sort of ghost :twisted: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pastymuncher 0 Posted December 9, 2003 Cheers Thera - you're probably right as it feels as if the car is trying to open the window, if that makes sense. I just wondered if the light dimming is caused by the switch side of the controller operating, but the onward signal sent to the motor doesn't get through. Just hope my car is not haunted too - have you got the part number for VAG's exorcism kit just in case? David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 9, 2003 I wouldn't have thought that the operation of the switch (if the wiring is faulty) would draw any power, let alone enough to dim the lights. I'd go with a mechanical fault, ie: the window is physically being stopped from opening, or the motor is damaged. I have to get the car on VAGCOM before buying the exorcim kit, cos apparantly that problem could also be attributed to Gremlins or Sprites, so i'll have to wait and see. Thera Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pastymuncher 0 Posted December 9, 2003 I agree - looks like I'm going to have to have a look inside the door. I also agree you should check on VAGCOM first, as I had a problem a while back in that the glove box and storage bins kept filling up with cans of fizzy soft drinks. It tasted like 7-up, but it turned out to be Sprites. David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HiAsAKite 0 Posted February 2, 2004 Pasty.... what was the problem? I've got exactly the same symptom on my passenger side window... press button, faint click.. nothing happens... didn't notice any dimming either, but then the engine was running.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sanj 0 Posted February 2, 2004 Yep got the same problem with my car too, it started when I replaced the interior with leathers. Took the door cards off and put the leather ones on since then the drivers side window jammed. :( The syptoms are exactly how you describe yours. I think its mechanical not electrical. :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pastymuncher 0 Posted February 3, 2004 HiAsAKite, Sanj, I don't yet know what the problem is I'm afraid - I've not yet got round to removing the door membrane and having a look inside. Just realised it was early December when I took the door card off - all I can say in my defence is I've been a bit busy! As you can guess, I don't use the car that much at the moment. Once I've finished re-grouting the bathroom, I'll put a voltmeter across the window motor just to check, but as Sanj says, I've a feeling its mechanical too. First one to sort it posts the answer! Cheers, David PS - HiAsAKite - just noticed you're in Guildford - whereabouts? I'm down in sunny Godalming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 3, 2004 my car came from Guildford :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
