Date:         Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:31:49 EDT
Reply-To:     Dvdclarksn@AOL.COM
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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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