Date:         Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:51:25 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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From:         Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power window problems
Comments: To: David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM>
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The information you need is in the Bentley...

You have pull the panel off the door. Your problem is likely the window
regulator. It may have broken one of it's plastic pieces. Or it could
be the motor. Or it could be the wiring. Regardless, you'll need to
pull the panel of the door to make a full and accurate diagnosis.

With the panel off the door you can check the switches and make sure
they have power and that the switches are in fact working. If that
isn't the case, you've likely found your problem. If you do have power,
you'll next need to pull the motor. Procedure is in the Bentley. With
the motor pulled (but still connected), you can see if it in fact turns
when power is applied. If it doesn't, there's your problem. If it does,
it's the window regulator. That's the most difficult to thing to
repair, and you may be better off buying a new one.

Yes, it is possible to convert to manual. You need the manual window
regulator, crank and a new hole in your door panel.

I personally prefer power.


On Jan 13, 2006, at 11:13 PM, David M wrote:

> The last time I went out in my vanagon, I lowered the
> drivers window to get a ticket at a parking lot. When
> I raised the window, it stopped about 4 inches from
> the top. By pulling it up while operating the switch,
> I raised it about another inch. So now I'm left with a
> van with a window that wont close. Does anyone know
> what may be the trouble and how to fix it. How do I
> get to the window mechanics. I'd love to convert the
> power windows to wind-up, is that feasible? This is an
> 1987 Wolfsburg.
>
>
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