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door latch and the link

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It completely makes sense that the issue is the door latch and the link to that other thread is going to make this a very easy and inexpensive fix.
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Replace whole latch

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The best way to repair it is to replace the whole latch.
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micro-switch in the door latch

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With the door open, if the window does the short drop and rise when you lift and release the handle, the problem is most likely the micro-switch in the door latch.
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most likely the micro-switch in the door latch

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With the door open, if the window does the short drop and rise when you lift and release the handle, the problem is most likely the micro-switch in the door latch.
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Replace whole latch

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The best way to repair it is to replace the whole latch.
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Run around $200.00+

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The part will run around $200.00+.
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Replace whole latch

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The best way to repair it is to replace the whole latch.
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Run around $200.00+

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The part will run around $200.00+.
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Use much less expensive latch

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You can use a much less expensive latch from a similar VW/Audi, but it may need a slight modification to work.
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Use tapatalk

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Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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door latch and the link

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It completely makes sense that the issue is the door latch and the link to that other thread is going to make this a very easy and inexpensive fix.
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micro-switch in the door latch

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Suspected cause
With the door open, if the window does the short drop and rise when you lift and release the handle, the problem is most likely the micro-switch in the door latch.
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most likely the micro-switch in the door latch

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Suspected cause
With the door open, if the window does the short drop and rise when you lift and release the handle, the problem is most likely the micro-switch in the door latch.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hello all I am a little familiar with these window regulators and the mechanism that drops/raises the window an inch or so when open and closing the door. I have a slight issue with this mechanism that I wish someone can help me identify. The mechanism works only when the door handle is pulled. So if I am out of the car and pull the door handle to open the door, the window will drop. I open the door and I don't notice anything weird. But then I realize the window has come back up because I try to close the door and the window hits the roof. I realize that the window drops if I have the door handle pulled but as soon as I let it go, it raises back up. Is this the switch in the handle and does it mean the switch is just misaligned? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

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The lock mechanism will usually be the culprit. The part will run around $200.00+. Had to replace mine in my 2001. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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With the door open, if the window does the short drop and rise when you lift and release the handle, the problem is most likely the micro-switch in the door latch. The best way to repair it is to replace the whole latch. You can use a much less expensive latch from a similar VW/Audi, but it may need a slight modification to work. Check out this thread: http://986forum.com/forums/boxster-general-discussions/70183-vw-do-latch-actuator.html

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Thanks a lot! This was very helpful. It completely makes sense that the issue is the door latch and the link to that other thread is going to make this a very easy and inexpensive fix. Great help.

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