Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:31:49 EDT
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From: David Clarkson <Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>
Subject: power window problem-searched archives, are they down Jim?
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Hey vanagonauts. I've got a new problem with an old vehicle (90 Westfalia
with 253k). My drivers side power window fell yesterday as I was rolling the
window up. First I verified that the trusty motor was still working (yes) and
then proceeded to check that the window was attached to the bracket and that
the regulator had not come loose (both seem okay upon initial inspection). I
then proceeded to search the Archives for any similar problems and found
nothing but a dead end (done message upon trying the same search with an 8 yr.
then a 2 yr. time frame with no articles displayed). This may be my own slow
dial up problem but I can't find any info that I need from the archives. I also
checked 2 areas of the Bentley only to find information on removing the power
window motor and that the motor and the cable are one unit. The cable
appears to be attached to the bottom of the regulator and the window has stayed
lubricated with lithium grease on the regulator and silicone in the run channel
and moves freely with no unusual noises. At the time of the failure I heard a
brief grinding sound and them then window fell until it appeared to be in
the almost completely down position. It will lift freely up about 3/4 of the
way and then something stops it's travel. I have not completely removed either
the motor or the regulator yet. My hypothesis is that the cable may have
broken with the regulator stuck in the 3/4 of the way up position. Anyone out
there in our Vanagon microcosm had any similar experiences with a fix or idea
other than replacing the motor/cable assembly? Thank you Vanagon.com for your
help here.
David Clarkson
90 Westy (253k-now subjected to water and theft infiltration until repaired)
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