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YOUR RESEARCHBroken window mechanism
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Replace driver's side one and said it was relatively easy
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To be fair, I haven't done one myself but the guy that bought my old car had to replace the driver's side one and said it was relatively easy.
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Suggestion · Original poster
also, can you replace the motor without replacing the regulator?
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Suggestion · Original poster
also, can you replace the motor without replacing the regulator?
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If you are handy with tools, replacing the window regulator is a DIY job with not too many horrors.
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Suggestion · Original poster
The motor is running but the window isn't going up or down.
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A new regulator is only £130.00 from Porsche so why s/h, you say the motor is running so that is ok, Renew the membrane or you will have a car full of water make sure that you remove all the old glue.
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Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could help? My facelift 996 C4 drivers side electric window has stopped working. The motor is running but the window isn't going up or down. I've taken off the door card and noticed a snapped wire coming out from the electric window motor.
Can this wire be replaced or do i need to buy a new window motor? also, can you replace the motor without replacing the regulator?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks Richard,
The cable seems to have got chewed up in the motor. Are there are any other cabled parts to the mechanism other than the regulator?
I've been quoted £160 Inc VAT for a secondhand motor and regulator (complete mechanism straight out of another car). The guy I spoke to said that they only sell both bits together as they're a pain to separate and fit independantly. Any suggestions on the best steps forward would be greatly appreciated.
Hi
A new regulator is only £130.00 from Porsche so why s/h, you say the motor is running so that is ok, Renew the membrane or you will have a car full of water make sure that you remove all the old glue.
Charles
If you are handy with tools, replacing the window regulator is a DIY job with not too many horrors. To be fair, I haven't done one myself but the guy that bought my old car had to replace the driver's side one and said it was relatively easy.
The new regulator for the right hand side is 'power windows' 996.542.076.04 £136.07 inc VAT
The motor for right hand side Coupe/Targa 02- is 'electric motor' 996.624.102.05 £181.93 inc VAT
A new membrane for right hand side with door speakers is 'seal' 996.555.832.05 £43.31 inc VAT
A new membrane for right hand side
without
door speakers is 'seal' 996.555.832.04 £43.31 inc VAT
The sealing cord is avalable 000.043.101.00 £28.60 inc VAT
Oh and don't bust the door card a new one of those in leather is £1560!!
Remember PCGB members get 10% off parts so it's worth joining if you end up having to spend a few quid.
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