Re: 4kq rear windows wont work/ switch is fine

["Dave Puterbaugh" <deputer@email.msn.com>]

Todd, I just went through the problems you are having on my 1991 200.  I
think what happens is that the rear windows do not get used, and the motor
corrodes inside and locks up - or at least that was my problem.  If you get
the switch off the door, there should be power to the switch, which can be
checked by using a test light.  If you have power to the switch (not the
light), then you can check the switch by holding it in one direction, and
then checking the two leads to the motor.  One of the leads should have
power.  Reverse the switch, and check the other lead to the motor.  If they
both have power when you press the switch each direction, then you have a
bad motor or cable.  New window regulators are on sale at Blau for $99, and
they are easy to put in, or at least they were on my car.  Good Luck!

Dave Puterbaugh
----- Original Message -----
From: Todd Phenneger <phen9461@uidaho.edu>
To: quattro list <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 6:47 PM
Subject: 4kq rear windows wont work/ switch is fine


> Help,
> I'm selling this car this weekend and I dont have my Bently down
> here.  Both rear windows dont wrk and the switches in front at least are
> fine.  One of them worked fine up untill this week.  the other has been
> dead ofr a while I think.  Anyhow, The rear switches have power as I can
> see the lights on.  But, I donbt know how to troubleshoot them beyond what
> I have done.  IS there a separate circuit somewhere I should check between
> the switches and the window motor???  There are two wires going into the
> motor.  A green and a black.  Am I right that one of shose should get
> power depending on which way the switch is pushed and the other wire when
> the switch is reversed (ie raising vs lowering).  I'm not showing ANY
> power to either of these wires.
> Thanks
>
> Todd Phenneger
> 1985 4000 quattro / silver / daily driver
> 1983 ur-q / black / fixing it up
> 1984 4000 quattro / modified/ awaiting Turbo Transplant.
> 1987 4000 quattro / Saphire Metallic Blue/ Girlfriend's
> 1996 A6q / Volcano / Dads Car
>    *****1985 5kt / PARTING OUT!
>
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