| As you're driving down the turnpike and approaching | | | | Volkswagen window regulator, or a regulator for any |
| the tollbooth, you reach for the switch to lower your | | | | other make the steps involved in replacing a window |
| window and nothing happens. The switch moves but | | | | regulator are usually quite similar: |
| the window does not budge. Not even a noise from | | | | 1. Remove the door panel for the affected window. |
| the window motor can be heard which strongly | | | | 2. Locate and remove the bolts holding the regulator to |
| suggests to you that the device is not functioning. You | | | | the door; it is likely you will have to manually lower the |
| must stop your car and open up the door to pay the | | | | window in order to access the bolts. |
| attendant before continuing on your trip. Thoughts of | | | | 3. Remove the old regulator, disconnect all wiring, and |
| an expensive car repair bill are dancing through your | | | | replace the old regulator with a new one you have |
| head, putting you in a foul mood and tempering the | | | | purchased from a parts supplier. Shop online to find the |
| anticipated fun of your getaway weekend. Don't | | | | best value as you will pay a mint if you order one |
| despair: you can repair the power window yourself | | | | through a dealership. |
| and save a bundle over expensive dealership charges. | | | | 4. Tighten the bolts holding the new regulator and |
| Let's take a look at the steps you can take to fix the | | | | reinstall the moisture barrier. Make sure all the wires |
| problem yourself and save a lot of cash in the | | | | are put back in the door before closing the door panel. |
| process. | | | | 5. Engage the power window switch and the new |
| Before assuming that the window regulator must be | | | | regulator should work unimpeded. |
| replaced you should first rule out the possibility of dirty | | | | Of course, follow your car's repair manual for specific |
| electrical contacts. On most cars the main power for | | | | instructions. |
| all switches goes through the master switch located at | | | | I've given to you a general outline to convince you that |
| the driver's console. Sometimes the switch is dirty | | | | this is a task that even a novice mechanic can handle |
| causing the window to malfunction. If this is the case, | | | | - in other words: you can do it! By handling the problem |
| take the necessary steps to clean the contact and | | | | yourself, you'll save plenty of money by avoiding |
| your problem should be resolved. | | | | garages who will mark up the replacement part as |
| Should you determine that the contacts are clean and | | | | well as tack on several hours of labor costs to your bill. |
| your switch is functioning, then it is likely that the motor | | | | Shop online to compare prices and to receive the best |
| has burned out and is in need of replacing. Whether | | | | shipping and handling arrangements available. |
| you are installing a Honda window regulator or a | | | | |