passanger window jamming- bouncing back down

[S.Kayani]

wondered if it was a common prob

sometimes the window doesnt come up - or comes up really slow - or requires some help - or sometimes it just bounces back down when putting it up...any ideas whats up with it?

[neilGTI]

This used to happen on mine just before the window regulator snapped

[6N2 GTI 00]

My Driver Side window currently has the same problem and a quick fix solution is to grease the window seals. This cured my problem for around 4 months but its only temporary and once the grease wears off it will need doing again.

It will require a new regulator but you can put that off with the grease which is exactly what I did.

If you really want to cure the problem though you will need to get a new regulator from Volkswagen or VAG parts etc

Ben,

[alexperkins]

no more vag parts they went bust last year!

[neilGTI]

I managed to fix my regulator when the clips snapped myself.

Pretty easy fix to be honest, just 2 screws and two washers. Its stronger than a new one from VW and has been "fixed" for over a year now with no problems.

[S.Kayani]

sounds like it could be the regulator? where do i find that?
might try greasing it, if that dont work, or it snaps might try the repair...any ideas on a price for a new one?

[supermico]

Yeah, seems like a pretty common problem. mine used to do it, I solved it with a zip tie The window fell off one of the plastic clips on the window guides, causing the window to come up at an angle. I just placed the window back onto the clip and secured it with a ziptie...

[S.Kayani]

door card off job to access the motor/clips??

[supermico]

Yes, you have to remove the door card. It's an easy job, though. two screws on the handle and its just clipped on from there on.

[S.Kayani]

nice, ill give it a try once the weather gets a bit better!
its not too bad at the min (windows always shut! lol)

[dantheram]

Yes, you have to remove the door card. It's an easy job, though. two screws on the handle and its just clipped on from there on.

where are these screws?

[alexperkins]

under the front plate of the door handle. You need to carefully lever it off by getting a screwdriver and putting it in the gap where the door pull and the plastic meet. There is also a screw in the top corner closest to the front of the car which needs undoing.

[dantheram]

found a guide on this site somewhere with all the info on. Cheers anyway Alex

[alexperkins]

i was gonna link to the guide lol i just couldnt be bothered to open another tab

[supermico]

There is also a screw in the top corner closest to the front of the car which needs undoing.

Oh yeah, I completely forgot about that one. Caused me a couple of braincells when I tried to pull my door apart and it wouldnt go:D