Date:         Mon, 2 Aug 2004 16:13:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Automatic window problem in '89 Vanagon . . .
Comments: To: Peter J Buehler <pbuehler@MIT.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <200408021909.PAA14100@macfadden.mit.edu>
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I'm not sure why you are having problems with removal of the motor.
Other than requiring a bit of adroitness with sockets and such, it is
fairly easy to remove (though I'll admit the Bentley isn't exactly
clear on this.)

To get the motor out I think you need just 10 or 11mm sockets (in a 1/4
drive set). The door panel has to come off and then you need to remove
the moisture barrier on the lower section.

There are 3 nuts holding the motor in place on the door. Remove those.
Then there are 2 bolts holding the motor to the window regulator. These
are the difficult to remove ones, but if you have removed the nuts
holding the motor to the door, then you can manuever the motor a bit to
get your socket on the bolts. With the bolts removed the motor can then
be pulled off of the regulator.

There are 3 things that can cause problems with the power windows.
Broken wires in the doors (I haven't experienced this myself, but it is
mentioned in the archives). Disconnected switches (in EITHER door). The
switches must be connected on BOTH doors for you to use the passenger
side power window. And finally a sticky motor. This last is what I've
been dealing with. I've finally decided to spring for a new motor,
rather than fiddle with the sticky one any more.


On Aug 2, 2004, at 3:09 PM, Peter J Buehler wrote:

> Help!  My passenger-side window is down and can't get up.  I've tried
> taking the motor out (following instructions in Bentley), but there is
> no way it's gonna come out and I can't raise the window manually with
> the motor in place.  Does anyone know how to 'hot wire' the motor,
> bypassing the switch.  I just want to get the window closed so I can
> take some time to consider my options.  Thanks in advance for any
> advice you can offer.