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Window wont close completely - intermittent fault

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YOUR RESEARCHWindow wont close completely - intermittent fault

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Replace were the pin and the operating rod

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Parts that needed to be replaced were the pin and the operating rod for the door lock.

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Check would be the microswitch in the door handle

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For me the first thing to check would be the microswitch in the door handle.

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Check would be the microswitch in the door handle

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For me the first thing to check would be the microswitch in the door handle.

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Window wont close completely - intermittent fault

Set alarm

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This prevents locking the car and setting the alarm.

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Check would be the microswitch in the door handle

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For me the first thing to check would be the microswitch in the door handle.

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Window wont close completely - intermittent fault

Replace were the pin and the operating rod

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Parts that needed to be replaced were the pin and the operating rod for the door lock.

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Window wont close completely - intermittent fault

Set alarm

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This prevents locking the car and setting the alarm.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have an intermittent fault with the drivers door window not closing the last 1/4 inch. This prevents locking the car and setting the alarm. With the ignition on and the door closed I can hear the winding motor running. The window raises and lowers normally but just fails to close completely when the door is closed. Any advice on what is causing the fault?

POST 2Original post

For me the first thing to check would be the microswitch in the door handle. If this is broken the car will think the handle is up all of the time and will keep the window in the dropped position. MC

POST 3Original post

I agree with MC, it's often a break in the circuit board rather than a failed microswitch. The switch assembly is a VW part and much cheaper from the likes of ECP than Porsche, do a search on here for the part number.

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks both for your responses. Now know how to proceed.

POST 5 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have never felt confident about removing and refitting interior trim so I passed the car to my indi for repair. The problem was caused by corrosion of the spindle in the door handle. This was preventing the door handle returning completely and so the micro-switch was not making. The spindle was released and cleaned up without breaking the plastic part of the door handle- apparently this is a risk which would have resulted in a new handle and painting of the handle to match the door. Parts that needed to be replaced were the pin and the operating rod for the door lock. Both were severely rusted and the pin was almost worn through. Had the pin failed it would have been impossible to open the door. The new parts came to £5,46 inc VAT.

POST 6Original post

It is really straightforward to take the door panel off. Glad it was easily fixed though. MC

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