driver's electric window in a 2008 passat

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Westgolf

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My drivers window went down yesterday but wont come up again. I slid the window manually to close it and I believe the window is after coming off the tracks as the motor runs ok but the window stays put. Does anyone know of a website where this par, called a regulator can be purchased. Will try to install myself if its not too complex ?

westgolf
 
try micksgarage.ie or ebay.co.uk to buy the part
Not sure about VW but this used to happen on a freelander I had and it was the wire within the regulator that would rot and break. You could buy the wire on its on.
 
There are repair / diagnostic videos on You Tube as well. Might be worthwhile stripping it down and putting it all back together correctly to see if that resolves the issue as a first step.
 
Thanks everyone,

Its the "cord" part of the set that is gone belly up so one must get the complete regulator set. Micks garage haven't got one for a 2008 model, vw parts locally will not get back to me until tuesday morning, ebay only does upto 2006 models,uk vw forum throws up suppliers looking for silly prices !

The search continues, will keep you posted

On a seperate note mrs westgolfs car went down on the smoke emissions section of the nct yesterday. Mechanic suggests an additive for the fuel tank and drive it hard a bit. Has anyone any recommendations, she also has a diesel passat.

Westgolf
 
Here for £82, there are a few other parts places online like . Some breakers yards might be worth a shot too.
 
Your local motorfactors would be cheaper and you'd have comeback if theres a problem. Alternatively go to your vw dealer. Cheaper than you think with genuine parts and warranty.
 
Daithim said:
Your local motorfactors would be cheaper and you'd have comeback if theres a problem. Alternatively go to your vw dealer. Cheaper than you think with genuine parts and warranty.
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Absolutely NOT true in my case !!

Local motorfactors over THREE times the price and "Micks Garage" over FOUR times the price that what I paid on Ebay.

Didn't bother pricing genuine parts as the spurious were dear enough. ;-)
 
SparkRite said:
Absolutely NOT true in my case !!

Local motorfactors over THREE times the price and "Micks Garage" over FOUR times the price that what I paid on Ebay.

Didn't bother pricing genuine parts as the spurious were dear enough. ;-)
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I would have tended to agree with sparkrite before this happened but the update is even more damning !!

Local VW dealership parts dept €165.75 incl 5% discount.
Ebay ( after 10 minute search ) €28.75 incl delivery charge of €3.40.

In my naivety I thought that the dealership was including fitting but no that's their over the counter price for the part. fitting would be €80 for the first hour but no guarantee that it would be done in the hour !!

insane is the only word for it

westgolf
 
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