Broken electric window :(

Mull3tt · 18-10-2005, 22:34

i wound the passenger window down 2 shout at some1, then as i tried 2 wind it back up with the 1 touch i heard a big thud inside the door. the window was stuck down. got home and took the pannel off, the motor works, its the metal wiring got 'chewed' up. managed to get the window up for now.

has this happened to anyone else? anyone know how to get the metal cover fully off, i have got the screws out but its still attached by some black things

**GAFF** · 18-10-2005, 23:16

Sound similiar to the problem Mcgyver had at the weekend in his Octy vRS, I dunno what sorted it. We didn't take it apart (too dark). Managed to close it by lifting it up and pressing the down button

to get it to go up. It sounded like it may have been cable related.

I was just afraid of the window falling down and smashing.

Mull3tt · 18-10-2005, 23:21

the window was stuck until i got the wire off and the window is free now but the wire is really chewed up at the end, but not broke

mcgyver · 19-10-2005, 03:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Sound similiar to the problem Mcgyver had at the weekend in his Octy vRS. It sounded like it may have been cable related.

Well my problem is related to the Window regulator . Quiet a few of these have failed especially on the Octi's. Mine is due to go in tomorrow morning for repair so here's hoping the issue will be resolved. I will keep you all posted

**GAFF** · 19-10-2005, 05:22

[quote=mcgyver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAFF

Sound similiar to the problem Mcgyver had at the weekend in his Octy vRS. It sounded like it may have been cable related.

Well my problem is related to the Window regulator . Quiet a few of these have failed especially on the Octi's. Mine is due to go in tomorrow morning for repair so here's hoping the issue will be resolved. I will keep you all posted

Heres those photos I was telling you about.

Lummox · 19-10-2005, 06:55

It will need a new window regulator. Very common fault do a few a week.

Its a tricky job if you havent done one before. Not really DIY i'd say unless you have a manual (which they dont do) or a guide (which I havent done as yet).

Best get it into a dealer.

**GAFF** · 19-10-2005, 07:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

It will need a new window regulator. Very common fault do a few a week.

Its a tricky job if you havent done one before. Not really DIY i'd say unless you have a manual (which they dont do) or a guide (which I havent done as yet).

Best get it into a dealer.

Which part is the regulator ? Maybe you could point it out on link posted above

Mil · 19-10-2005, 07:02

Yeah I had that happen to me a few weeks ago...somthin' about a plastic clip that holds the window in place breaking or something...got it fixed under warranty....

At least yours broke there where you are and it's cool..I had to drive a whole day in the heat

Lummox · 19-10-2005, 07:02

The Fabia is a different set up to the Octavia.

SteVRs · 19-10-2005, 08:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mil

At least yours broke there where you are and it's cold..I had to drive a whole day in the heat

Brrr! It's October

AndyC · 19-10-2005, 14:28

Mine went recently. part is £50-55. Fitting was about £60. + Vat.

AndyC

Mull3tt · 20-10-2005, 17:07

i need the regulater, quoted £80 for that and the rest,but i only need the regulater, does anyone know where i can get one from??

Lummox · 20-10-2005, 18:25

You cant get the regulator on its own, it comes with the ancilleries carrier. Even if you could get it on its own you couldnt set it up so it works trust me I tried when trying to make a good one out of two in an emergency.

Mull3tt · 20-10-2005, 22:23

they said they only sell the regulator with the wires and stuff but no motor, who have they quoted me 80 with it was 55 for AndyC?? i tried with some new wires, worked til it chewed them, lol.

Lummox · 20-10-2005, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mull3tt

they said they only sell the regulator with the wires and stuff but no motor.

Thats how I normally fit them.

Mull3tt · 20-10-2005, 23:27

i only need the reg though

might get the fooked one on the lathes and recut it

18-10-2005, 22:34	#1
Mull3tt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Broken electric window :( i wound the passenger window down 2 shout at some1, then as i tried 2 wind it back up with the 1 touch i heard a big thud inside the door. the window was stuck down. got home and took the pannel off, the motor works, its the metal wiring got 'chewed' up. managed to get the window up for now. has this happened to anyone else? anyone know how to get the metal cover fully off, i have got the screws out but its still attached by some black things

18-10-2005, 23:16	#2
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,648 Thanks: 19 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Sound similiar to the problem Mcgyver had at the weekend in his Octy vRS, I dunno what sorted it. We didn't take it apart (too dark). Managed to close it by lifting it up and pressing the down button to get it to go up. It sounded like it may have been cable related. I was just afraid of the window falling down and smashing. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

19-10-2005, 06:55	#6
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	It will need a new window regulator. Very common fault do a few a week. Its a tricky job if you havent done one before. Not really DIY i'd say unless you have a manual (which they dont do) or a guide (which I havent done as yet). Best get it into a dealer. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

19-10-2005, 07:02	#8
Mil Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Arab Emirates Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Yeah I had that happen to me a few weeks ago...somthin' about a plastic clip that holds the window in place breaking or something...got it fixed under warranty.... At least yours broke there where you are and it's cool..I had to drive a whole day in the heat __________________ Milton Kyvernitis Private Government

19-10-2005, 07:02	#9
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	The Fabia is a different set up to the Octavia. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

18-10-2005, 23:21	#3
Mull3tt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the window was stuck until i got the wire off and the window is free now but the wire is really chewed up at the end, but not broke

19-10-2005, 14:28	#11
AndyC who...? Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 410 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Mine went recently. part is £50-55. Fitting was about £60. + Vat. AndyC

20-10-2005, 17:07	#12
Mull3tt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i need the regulater, quoted £80 for that and the rest,but i only need the regulater, does anyone know where i can get one from??

20-10-2005, 18:25	#13
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	You cant get the regulator on its own, it comes with the ancilleries carrier. Even if you could get it on its own you couldnt set it up so it works trust me I tried when trying to make a good one out of two in an emergency. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

20-10-2005, 22:23	#14
Mull3tt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	they said they only sell the regulator with the wires and stuff but no motor, who have they quoted me 80 with it was 55 for AndyC?? i tried with some new wires, worked til it chewed them, lol.

20-10-2005, 23:27	#16
Mull3tt Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i only need the reg though might get the fooked one on the lathes and recut it

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