kurtz Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Has anyone on here ever replaced a window regulator themselves? As many people who have owned a Jetta from '95-'01 can tell you, these cars are notorious for the power windows failing. I have at one time or another replaced the window regulator or motor in all four of my windows. I drive a '98 Jetta GLX and currently 3 of the windows are inoperable. I need to replace the regulator in the drivers side front and rear windows. And I need to replace the motor in the passenger side front window. With the warmer weather coming it is increasingly frustrating not being able to put the windows down. I decided that I want to do these replacements on my own if I can. I found this ridiculous video on youtube and I'm pretty confident I can handle the rear door's replacement. The front doors look a lot more complicated though. Has anyone ever done this themselves? How hard is it to replace the front window parts? I don't have much experience working on cars, but generally I'm pretty good at figuring out how things work. Is this something I should attempt on my own or should I just take it to my regular mechanic and eat the bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Makes me happy I opted for the manual hand crank window style on my jetta. The only electrical problems I have are with my turning signal and some bulbs on dash and console and shifter going out. I need to go to the shop to replace these damn lights :/ Personally, I enjoy doing maintenance stuff with my car. but something like this, I'd rather have a mechanic do. I'm confident that I could do it. I'm also confident that I'd prollie fuck something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottheisel Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Same question, just insert 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo -- my driver's side power window shit the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adammuzzy Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 i will never own a vehicle with power windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 i have a friend (read: ex boyfriend whom i still speak to) who used to be a vw mechanic. i'll ask him, though i cannot guarantee an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonesomexloveus Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 update: he says that it's kinda quirky to do but not too bad (as far as things on vw's go, that is), so he thinks that you could do it yourself. apparently sometimes even the whole outside of the doors can be removed? go to www.vwvortex.com and ask those guys. they'll probably have some step by step instructions for you, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 I did find this link on that forum. http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1015107 It looks somewhat complicated in those pictures. And it only shows how to replace those clips. (which might actually be the problem on my drivers door) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted April 23, 2010 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 I just replaced the rear drivers side window regulator in my car. It was actually rather easy. I got the part from partsgeek.com for 30 bucks. It took me about an hour and 15 minutes to do the repair. I think I could do it in 45min-1hr if I had to do it again. Everything went a lot smoother than I expected considering I've never done it before. One window down, only two more to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcm1610 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Buy Japanese. My 1991 Accord, 1993 Lexus ES300, and my (mom's) 2007 Honda CR-V (that I'm now driving) have NEVER had a single window fail. The Accord lasted me 'til 2007, my Lexus is sitting in a garage but is still drive-able, and obviously the CR-V has another 15 years in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby6385 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Same question, just insert 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo -- my driver's side power window shit the bed. My 02 decides when it wants to work, I can go a few weeks with out the passengers side window working. You have any alternator problems on yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 My girlfriends 2001 Hyundai Accent driver's side window is dead too. It's actually stuck down, so she has been rocking the clear garbage bag for a few weeks now. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradsigma786 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi, I am looking for a good AUTO mechanic in my town, it’s just my uncle gave me order to repair his car and install new security gadgets within market prices. How much money it will cost me for the whole job.. auto body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weck Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi, I am looking for a good AUTO mechanic in my town, it’s just my uncle gave me order to repair his car and install new security gadgets within market prices. How much money it will cost me for the whole job..auto body 2 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi, I am looking for a good AUTO mechanic in my town, it’s just my uncle gave me order to repair his car and install new security gadgets within market prices. How much money it will cost me for the whole job..auto body A million space bucks is my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted January 11, 2012 Author Share Posted January 11, 2012 Weird bump. Also, I am now an expert at working on vw power windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattoomike Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Weird bump.Also, I am now an expert at working on vw power windows. As am I with working on 92-98 Toyota Camry power windows and exterior door handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 This is hilarious. I am getting my 00 jetta out of the shop today because the window clips (manual crank) broke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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