Does anyone happen to be an expert on VW electric windows?

[Cigaro]

Hi all,

I've bought a 1999 1.4 3dr Polo from a small independant dealer. When I went to have a look at the car one of the first things I noticed was that the passenger side electric window didn't work; the guy said he'd fix this.

So when I picked it up, it worked. The next day, it didn't.

The guy said he'd replaced the motor the first time. I took it in this Monday and he replaced it again (so he says). Yesterday, I use the window once, and it stops working again.

I think the problem may have started after I pressed the switch to go 'up' when it was already up. I only did it for a split second though, so I don't see how the motor can be blown again (after all, it doesn't cause any problems if i do the same on the driver's side one).

I don't want to take it back to him as he will probably just tell me it's something I'm doing, so I'm going to sort it out myself this time.

Basically, when I press the button, the window doesn't move. However the engine does lug down and the lights dim slightly, suggesting that power is being used somewhere.

I have a suspicion that it may be a thermal fuse or something (don't leccy windows have an automatic cutoff that stop you burning out the motor? Maybe this isn't resetting?)

Does anyone have any idea where to start, or have a diagram for the windows on these?

Cheers

[Keir]

i dont know about polos but on the mk4 golf its common for the plastic clip that holds the window onto the wire to snap and leave the window useless. this did tend to mean the glass dropped down into the door rather than stay up though.
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[Method]

Window motor regulator.

Get a new one ordered up, and get it fitted.

Used to go lots - cant remember if its a warranty thing or not, probably not due to the age of yours.

However - thats what itll be.

Bit fiddly to fit, but not impossible. Dont hundreds, litterally.
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[Cigaro]

[Method]

They partially sieze then give up entirely.

Cant remember to be honest, was a little while ago!

Give a VW dealer a call, they will be able to fill the gaps in.
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