MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Jacker on September 03, 2013, 01:00:40 am

Title: Windows wont work.
Post by: Jacker on September 03, 2013, 01:00:40 am

As stated above.

I keep having this intermittent fault where the windows won't close sometimes and now it's stuck halfway!

I put the car on VCDS and it's stated a wiring fault, but I can hear the door controller clicking away when i press the button but it only clicks on one direction. I did look at the controller outputs and the window regulator says it's fully up/closed.. so how would I reset this?

Another note: If i I play with the button too much, the thermal cut-out trips.

So would this sound like a new motor needed to you guys? Or something like an earth somewhere?

Title: Re: Windows wont work.
Post by: TForrest94 on September 09, 2013, 12:03:03 am

Alright mate

Sounds similar to a problem I had the other month with me it was the window regulator, when I took the door skin off all of the wires had rusted and seized around the cogs, maybe give this a look?

Tommy

Title: Re: Windows wont work.
Post by: Jacker on September 09, 2013, 12:43:59 am

Thanks pal, I'll have a look at that in the week. Is it a replacement job, or just a bit of WD-40 loving?

I gotta say, I'm loving the helpfulness of this forum! Epic stuff  :driver:

Title: Re: Windows wont work.
Post by: TForrest94 on September 09, 2013, 05:45:58 pm

i imagine it all depends on how lucky you are my wires had split around the cogs and seized

I had a panic moment and went to the stealers and paid £90 but you can get a full set for £30 off ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/vw-golf-mk5-window-regulator

gotta agree with you there its got me out of a sticky situation or 2, hope you get it sorted soon mate

tommy

Title: Re: Windows wont work.
Post by: doylebros on September 09, 2013, 07:44:54 pm

You may know how to do it if not this could prove handy

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,52585.0.html

 :happy2:

Title: Re: Windows wont work.
Post by: Veee-dubber on September 09, 2013, 08:21:57 pm

Volkswagen - great at making cars, SH*T at making window regulators.

Ive owned a few VW's now and they all have the same issues... My 6n2 polo was by far the worst! window regs used to go for a past time & were particularly tricky to fit!

Title: Re: Windows wont work.
Post by: Jacker on September 09, 2013, 11:55:31 pm

That guide given me some great tips, Thanks!

I'll buy the regulators then :) £25 each on ebay with a 2Yr guarantee  :drinking: