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Window regulator failure
I am in the process of trying to repair the left rear window. First I looked at the switch, as I hoped I might not have to pull the panel off.
Taking the panel off, I immediately noticed a piece at the bottom of the door. After further inspection, the window regulator mechanism is clearly broken. Any chance I can get it back together to be able to fully close the window? edit: (I just remembered it is vacuum driven) HPsauce is correct, my mistake.
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Johannes _________ Audi S8 -99, Pearlescent, Alcantara/silk napa leather, Burr walnut insert, Alcantara roof lining upper pack A8 32V engine ----- Jeep Grand Cherokee -98 Last edited by Regulus; 9th June 2018 at 02:03 PM. |
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I thought the window mechanism was driven by an electric motor? The central locking is a vacuum/pump system.
Hopefully someone will be along soon who recognises those broken components.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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You are right. When I try to hold it together by hand, I see the wire moving in the low left side. Behind that L-shaped arm. The window is moving slightly. Either up or down.
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Johannes _________ Audi S8 -99, Pearlescent, Alcantara/silk napa leather, Burr walnut insert, Alcantara roof lining upper pack A8 32V engine ----- Jeep Grand Cherokee -98 |
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The wire is broken
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Johannes _________ Audi S8 -99, Pearlescent, Alcantara/silk napa leather, Burr walnut insert, Alcantara roof lining upper pack A8 32V engine ----- Jeep Grand Cherokee -98 |
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Pretty common for the wire to get rusty and snap. You'll need the regulator mechanism per your last picture.
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Yes. I think I will need the regulator for both rear sides. As the right one has been tricky as well, although it isn't as bad as this side.
Well, now I at least know what and where the problem is
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Johannes _________ Audi S8 -99, Pearlescent, Alcantara/silk napa leather, Burr walnut insert, Alcantara roof lining upper pack A8 32V engine ----- Jeep Grand Cherokee -98 |
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It is easy to remove the door panel.
I removed the two philips screws with washers along with the 8 mm bolt. Then the door switch panel was removed. Two small philips screws up in each top corner of the door. Then 3 larger philips screws under the plastic trim. I did break one plastic plug though, taking the whole panel loose. Last part was to release the wire going to the door handle inside.
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Johannes _________ Audi S8 -99, Pearlescent, Alcantara/silk napa leather, Burr walnut insert, Alcantara roof lining upper pack A8 32V engine ----- Jeep Grand Cherokee -98 Last edited by Regulus; 9th June 2018 at 04:15 PM. |
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I think it's assumed you will always break some of the plastic clips. Our sponsors tend to include a handful automatically with any parts that are likely to require removing a door trim.
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later) 1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850! |
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You did well to only break one clip - usually most of them break. I replace all of them when the door card comes off since they usually don't go back together again.
The number is 4D0 867 299D |
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Brilliant, thank you for the part number
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Johannes _________ Audi S8 -99, Pearlescent, Alcantara/silk napa leather, Burr walnut insert, Alcantara roof lining upper pack A8 32V engine ----- Jeep Grand Cherokee -98 |
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