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• Looking for Power Windows Regulator!
  Historical mailing list - Digital knight
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:00:49 -0500
  Im looking for a used Left Power Window Regulator for A '90 vanagon. also Im selling a '90 Vanagon Engine Wire Harness Sam '90...
• Re: HELP: REQ 1990 Vanagon Carat - Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 21 May 2003 12:25:55 -0400
  We sell the power window regulators for $140. This is the stock VW one that does not include the motor. Or we have the...
• Grease for Window Regulator?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Gilbert
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 15:55:42 -0800
  ...It takes about 3-4 seconds longer than my 'well functioning' drivers side window (which also has a new motor AND regulator). I'm...
• Need Power Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:56:30 -0400
  Anyone have a spare power window regulator (passenger side) that they would like to sell or give away? Thought I'd check with the...
• reattach power window regulator bottom guide piece
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 07:24:53 -0400
  I wonder what others have done when reattaching the bottom plastic guide piece on the power window regulator. There is very little space between...
• Re: Power window won't stay up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:36:48 +0000
  ...The good news is that by replacing the regulator you will notice that the window moves up and down much faster ! If you are...
• Re: Window regulator questions
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 18:22:59 -0800
  ...It would be nice to have some help holding up the window when you remove the regulator, but I did OK without. Be carefull...
• litium white grease/window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 00:00:29 -0700
  can anybody confirm for me, whether the grease in the window regulator, where the cable moves through, is white lithium grease.... _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM...
• Wanted: Power Window regulator/motor Drivers Side
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 15 May 2002 17:20:58 -0700
  ...I have a 1990 Carat and need the power window regulator/motor assembly for the drivers side window....anybody got one for sale??? thanks...
• Re: need help with power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 03:30:45 -0500
  ...To check, take your door panel off and look at the regulator and cables. Don't run the window motor as this will kink...
• Re: Power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 13:16:01 -0700
  ...Power window regulator Hi, I'm looking for a refurbished power window regulator for my 89 Westy Syncro. RH side. Anybody know a supplier?
• Re: New plastic part for window regulators now available!
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:16:57 -0400
  ...This is a small rectangular part with a hole in the center > that attaches to the regulator and allows the window to go up...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:13:10 -0500
  ...Drivers side and passengers side are different regulators.Both with power and manual windows.The motors are easily interchangeable, and I beleive are identical...
• Re: part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:30:06 -0500
  ...On Fri, Jul 19, 2002 at 09:59:57PM -0600, Bob Stevens wrote: > 1/Window crank mechanism (regulator) Driver's Side 80-91 Vanagon...
• Re: a window winder repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:40:31 -0800
  ...Thursday, January 27, 2011, 7:55 PM had a go at repairing broken window regulator today http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/vanagon...
• HELP: REQ 1990 Vanagon Carat - Window Regulator
  Historical mailing list - Joe Chasse
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:32:09 -0400
  ...side electric window has gone = bunk Window goes down fine but not up (leading me to believe it is the = regulator) 1990 Carat Water...
• Power Windows; Help!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Fri, 23 May 2003 15:15:13 -0700
  ...1)I removed the regulator from the passenger side, cleaned and lubricated it, then reassembled everything, but now the window won't go down...
• Re: Disable power windows?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 07:35:45 -0700
  I fix power window regulators all the time . I keep rebuilt regulators and motors ready to go. -Stacy On Jun 14, 2013, at 11...
• Re: part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 21:59:57 -0600
  1/Window crank mechanism (regulator) Driver's Side 80-91 Vanagon, except power windows $79.95 251 837 501A 2/WIndow crank mechanism (regulator...
• WTB pair of manual window regulators
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 00:06:28 -0500
  I'm shopping around for a pair (drivers and passengers) window regulators. I don't need glass or cranks, however. Does anyone have an...
• Re: Power Window Regulators - On Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Oct 2003 22:54:59 +1300
  >I recently picked up a limited supply of Vanagon power window regulators >(both sides). These are original equipment VW factory items, not the crappy...
• Re: Power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:27:14 +1200
  >The lower cable on my LH window regulator broke today ('89 Carat). >Fortunately it's late and I don't have a piece of...
• power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kote
  Thu, 5 Jul 2012 09:38:33 -0700
  I am looking for a 89-91 power window regulator and prefer it not to be in working order. My mechanic tossed my old...
• manual window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 15 Jun 2019 10:20:20 -0700
  hi all, could you please recommend a brand or where to buy a manual window regulator (for 1988 van).. I check the net and...
• Left (Drivers) side Vanagon window regulator needed.
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 Jul 2017 15:01:20 +0000
  ...of the new regulators on the left side this time. The piece of crap is pretty much just holding the window in place at...
• Need window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:47:07 -0700
  Hi all, I broke a little plastic bit on my 84's driver's side manual window regulator. I can buy new regulators for...
• needed: plastic power window parts
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 14:31:25 EDT
  ...Does anyone have any broken or non-broken power window regulators that they would like to sell? tyler philly, pa [text/html]
• Re: part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:37:52 -0600
  ...On Fri, Jul 19, 2002 at 09:59:57PM -0600, Bob Stevens wrote: > 1/Window crank mechanism (regulator) Driver's Side 80-91 Vanagon...
• Re: #3(3) VANAGON digest 525
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 20:34:54 -0400
  ...When it disconnects, I have to take the door >apart to temporarily re-connect the window to the regulator. > >My first solution was to...
• spot weld broke on power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - G-Reg
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:26:17 -0400
  Spot welds broke on a power window regulator that I just got new from one of our fine vendors. Anyone have an idea of...
• Free Parts: Power window motor and voltage regulator
  Historical mailing list - JohnR
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 08:27:49 -0500
  ...whole new power window unit from Ken at Vanagain for cheaper than I could have bought just the cable regulator from VW. Anyway, I...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 19:06:54 -0700
  ...The $2 window cranks are strong >> enough >> to >> do the job if the window regulator is working properly But they >> will snap >> more easily...
• Power door parts FS
  Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 06:36:13 -0400
  ...Window regulators(power) $90 each, $170 for the pair 2. door lock actuators $40 each, $140 for the whole set of 4 3. power...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 15:51:53 +0000
  ...Once you get home you can deal with getting a new window regulator from Vanagain.com. I have heard they are nice guys to...
• Need power window regulator assembly- driver's side.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 5 Jun 2002 08:48:02 -0700
  Help! I need fresh air! I need the driver's side regulator assembly for power windows. These are a complete assembly. My motor works...
• Re: spot weld broke on power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:51:39 -0700
  ...Reg <sorkilmo@gmail.com> wrote: > Spot welds broke on a power window regulator that I just got new from one > of our fine vendors...
• WTB: Window Regulator - Electric - Passenger Side
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:53:51 -0400
  Need a passenger side power window regulator assembly- w/o motor....my motor's OK. Question: Is it more advisable to spring for a...
• Re: Power window won't stay up
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:55:49 -0400
  I have the aftermarket power window regulators with motors for $185 if you are interested. As David has said your regulator is broken and...
• Re: Power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 5 Jul 2020 16:21:21 -0400
  ...Power window regulator > > Hi, > > I'm looking for a refurbished power window regulator for my 89 Westy > Syncro. > RH side. Anybody know a supplier? >
• Need Help w/ Power Window Motor / Regulator Separation and removal
  Historical mailing list - Dustin Jones
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 09:38:22 -0400
  ...I'm trying to seperate the power window motor from the regulator, I have 4 of the 10mm bolts removed. I cannot for the...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 13:34:53 -0700
  ...Once you get home you can deal with > > getting a new window regulator from Vanagain.com. I have heard they are > > nice guys to...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 17 Oct 2016 07:51:36 -0500
  ...And while I was at it I installed the GW window switches kit. > > Oh, where did the window regulator fail? Just as I pulled...
• Re: PowerWindows - Stuck Full Down
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:11:17 -0700
  I recently replaced the window regulator on the drivers' side, as the cable guides had worn out and given way. You may be able...
• Power window smoking
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 21 May 1999 11:54:30 -0500
  ...and found that when the ignition is on smoke appears from the window regulator. It even sparks when I try press the switch to...
• Re: Need Help w/ Power Window Motor / Regulator Separation and removal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 17 Apr 2006 12:26:02 -0400
  ...I'm trying to seperate the power window motor from the > regulator, I > have 4 of the 10mm bolts removed. I cannot for the...
• PIMAX WINDOW REGULATOR
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:14:53 -0800
  Has anyone used the Pimax brand window regulator? I bought one, seems to be a common application, but when the installer compared it to...
• Manual window regulator crank mounting bolts and seal
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:03:43 +0000
  I'm converting my power windows to manual. I've ordered the regulators. Consulting Bentley, I'm going to need the bolts that secure...
• Re: Manual window regulator replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 11 May 2025 17:04:52 -0700
  ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRFmdLVBn94 https://gowesty.com/products/manual-window-regulator-rebuild-kit?v=&variant=41426685132965 On Sun, May 11, 2025...
• Re: Power window regulator
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:27:49 EDT
  ...I sell new regulators with motors for $140. These are a different style regulator that is the screw jack style (like manual window winders...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 12:03:30 -0700
  ...Once you get home you can deal with > getting a new window regulator from Vanagain.com. I have heard they are > nice guys to...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:18:11 -0700
  Hi John, When my driver's side window regulator failed, it broke that little plastic piece and then proceeded to foul the cable around...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 3 Apr 2011 18:25:14 -0700
  I don't think there is an easy way to lube the window regulator mechanism .. but it does help some to spray the window...
• Power Window Kits Available for Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 16:53:59 EDT
  ...The kits include both power window regulators, power window switches, wiring, and everything else you need to make this work for $300. Power window...
• Re: Electric window problem!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:50:53 -0500
  The window regulator is the likely culprit. There is a vertical bar in the door that has a movable carrier on it. The windo...
• Re: Electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 16 Oct 2016 22:42:24 -0700
  ...And while I was at it I installed the GW window switches kit. > Oh, where did the window regulator fail? Just as I pulled...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:35:30 -0800
  I agree with Ken when it comes to stock cable type window regulators. I have seen a screw type regulator for the Vanagon that...
• Re: Door electrics problem
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 19:00:17 -0500
  ...Check the window regulator (the mechanism that actually moves the window up and down), not the motor. It is possible that the regulator is...
• Smoking power window-part 2
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Fri, 28 May 1999 19:42:25 -0500
  I've got a smoking power window (driver's side, '87 Westy). I removed the motor, cables, and window regulator. I laid it across...
• Re: Power window smoking
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Fri, 21 May 1999 20:07:25 -0400
  ...and found that when the ignition is on smoke appears from the window regulator. It even sparks when I try press the switch to...
• need help with power window problem
  Historical mailing list - MOST,DAVID
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 22:47:44 -0800
  I've removed and installed power window motors and regulators, but I'm not sure what's causing the current problem. I started to...