Re: Power Window regulator slipping

[Charlie Smith <charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org>]

Earlier, Colin Barfoot wrote:
> Qlist,
> 
> On my 1989 200 quattro.
> The drivers side front power window regulator is slipping such that the
> motor turns a while before the window starts to go down/up and finishes
> about 4 inches above the sill and on the up direction it finishes about 1/2
> inch below closed.  I can move the window down/up to complete the
> open/closing action but this doesn't produce a seal when closed (and raises
> security issues as well!).

The window is operated by a cable that is pulled by the motor.  The
cable sounds like it's got a lot of slop in it.  This can happen if
one of the nylon pulleys is broken, or if the cable guide tube is 
broken.

I'd take the door cover off, and look at what's really going on.
You can get a replacement window lift assembly wtih or with out motor
that will straighten this out.

    - Charlie

> 
> questions:
> 1.  What is te correct sequenceforremovingthe door panel on this car?
> (I have the Bentley for the 85-88 5000 series- is there a similar reference
> that I can use.)
> 
> 2. Can I take apart the regulator and replace a clip or cable fastener
> somewhere? I have a regulator withabad motor from the rear window (passenger
> side ? I forget) could I use the mechanism - or parts of it with the
> existing working motor somehow?


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