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Date:         Thu, 2 Oct 2003 08:43:02 -0400
Reply-To:     robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         robertmstewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Power Window Regulator
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Good Morning to all,

I have a question regarding my 89 Power Window Carat (production line late 88). The PO installed an aftermarket power window motor (bosch) and regulator (said it was a VW compatible Caravelle).

The regulator was failing recently and then the window fell of the track, and now I need to replace the regulator.

Seems simple but hereąs the problem. I took the van to my local NYC mechanic who does work on VWąs and German cars, they ordered an OEM VW power window regulator for an 89 Vanagon and they tried to fit and it did not fit for some reason, was this possible? He said he ordered an 89 but since the van was a late model 88 it did not fit with existing bosch motor. Possible?

The NYC mechanic said the Bosch Motor works fine, and that the PO retrofitted the motor plate to connect to this aftermarket regulator. I looked at it after they ripped it out and looked fine.

My question is shouldnąt an OEM regulator from any late model power window vanagon work in the my 89 Carat? As well shouldnąt any aftermarket unit work as well for any van from 86-91?

Do I need purchase an entirely new aftermarket motor and regulator now?

Or purchase a new OEM motor and regulator?

Does anyone know if the aftermarket units available online are any good?

TIA

Robert NYC 89 Auto PowerW Carat


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