Difficulty winding window up or down.

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 3 Dec 2007, 7:15 am

#623280

I have checked the actual handle and the teeth are good so its not slipping there but I get a loud clicking noise from the mechanism. Are they fixable? Suppose you have to pull it right out to access properly?

Have lubed the old channels as a temp measure, helps until the last 3 inches from full close or open and then I have to help push on the glass.

Any help appreciated.

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

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chickenfillet Officially Full-On Dubber

250 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 4 Dec 2007, 12:55 pm

#623481

Hi GTMac,

The same thing happened to mine, not really repairable unless you are a mighty fine welder and have loads of time to file in new teeth. I'd just put a WTB in the parts section and check the teeth on the lifter mechanism before purchase.

Good luck,
Kevin

Calcool Fahrvergnugen

965 posts · joined May 2005 · 14 Dec 2007, 9:54 pm

#624667

Hi Andrew,

In the bottom channel of your window glass is a butterfly or bowtie clip that slides in the channel from side to side as you wind the window up and down, if this has broken or worn out the button on your window regulator slides in the channel a bit like a c o c k in a sock.

You need to remove the window regulator, you can do this by taking out the 4 x 10 mm headed bolts and sliding the arm out of the bottom channel. You can leave the glass in. Rplace the clip and grase it up then reinstall in the reverse to removing the regulator.

I probably have a butterfly clip haning around as pre 67 beetles used the same principle.

Give me a call if your stuck.

Cheers,

David

0418 117 622

GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 15 Dec 2007, 8:53 am

#624681

Thanks David, will give it a try. If I need a clip will give you a call.

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

Petey Seriously Crusin Dubber

166 posts · joined Nov 2006 · 15 Dec 2007, 9:18 pm

#624747

hey,
mine was just doing that and i fixed it, it's super smooth now 🙂
To fix it we greased the hell out of the channels and mechanisms and made sure the channels were hugging the window well (I had to file one of the channel holes horizontally so I could have some adjustment and move the channel in tighter).
We had to take the mechanism out which was a bit scarey but the whole thing took about an hour and now it's great! Pretty fiddley but well worth it...

Petey Seriously Crusin Dubber

166 posts · joined Nov 2006 · 15 Dec 2007, 9:21 pm

#624749

oh yeah, and my clip was also busted, but I had a good one in the spare notchy.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Dec 2007, 9:03 am

#624774

it may be the teeth on the winder mechanism itself the last couple could be worn

What type and year model do you have ??

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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GTMac Fahrvergnugen

976 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 16 Dec 2007, 9:23 am

#624778

vw54 wrote:it may be the teeth on the winder mechanism itself the last couple could be worn

What type and year model do you have ??

Its a 71. Will take it out and look at all possibilities anyway. Could be warn teeth just at the end because when I silicon lube the channels its really smooth until the last inch winding up and then it starts to click.

1971 Type 3 Fasty - EJ20T

I love 242HP sleepers. 🤪

How many sets of lights does it take a $229k Carrera S to learn? 😂 UPDATE: Cayman S, M3, B4 now added to the list.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Dec 2007, 4:33 pm

#624820

could also be the track that attaches to the glass and allows the mechanism to run along the glass to push it up it could be in the wrong spot or worn away or rusted etc etc

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409