bjork 0 Posted June 18, 2009 Have searched but still confused. I've an early C with rubbish electric windows and understand the later ones were better. Is it a straight swap or loads of messing to get late C window mechanisms working with the early loom and door cards? Was also wondering whether early Mk2 Golf window mechanism would be a feasable replacement? Any advice much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted June 18, 2009 unbolt/drill out the rivets for the current window regualtor and motor, then source a second hand regulator with the geared (in the centre) lifting arms, rivet in the new regulator. If you have the dealer fit cheapo mechanisms at present, either connect the wiring directly to the +ve and -ve on the new motor, or source a full factory window wiring loom from another car together with the control box and wire it all in, that will give you the one touch open/close functions and will power down with the ignition off, unlike the permanently live dealer fit cheap kits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjork 0 Posted June 18, 2009 Nice one. So it's just the motor I have to mess about with then, or do all the guide rails have to be replaced? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted June 18, 2009 Nice one. So it's just the motor I have to mess about with then, or do all the guide rails have to be replaced? the motor is attached to the centre lifting mechanism (or regulator) which is usually riveted to the centre of the door (two rivets) and at the motor mounting point (x3 rivets) the side guide rails are part of the door and don't need to be touched. you will need to drop the door a bit, unbolt the glass from the regulator through two small holes in the top middle of the inner door skin, tape the glass up so it doesn't drop and then remove the rivets holding the regulator and motor in. The dealer fit mechs don't have the lifting arms and are easier to remove, there is a bit of a knack to getting the proper regulators in and out of the door through the bottom opening, expect grazed knuckles, protective wax all over you and a fair bit of swearing, but they do go in, folded in the 'up' position and then opened out IIRC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
