[Vwdiesel] Window Regulator

[Lee Hillsgrove]

 I recently bought a '96 Passat as well and the driver's side front window
regulator was junk when I got it. It's a known problem with them, the rack
teeth are too soft and the gear eats into them. You've got to bite the
bullet and replace it. I found an online source for about $87, for
reference.
 So far as I know, right, left, front, and back are always from the point of
view of someone sitting in the driver's seat. So, left - driver's side.

  Lee
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> Hey guys!  I have 1996 Passat..replaced the drivers side regulator about
> 3 years ago.  The power window motor started to skip (click) before
> closing the window completely.  (Got air leakage on highway!)  Took it
> apart and found the regulator had a small crack right at the spot where
> the regulator gear and motor gear messed.  This is what started the
> skipping.  Well...it is doing it again!  Any ideas???  Does the motor
> have an automatic stop that is fried???  When ordering a new regulator
> they say left or right side front or back....is it right side facing the
> front of the car or sitting in it???
> don