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  • Aftermarket power window regulators?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:03:43 -0700
    Anyone have any experience with aftermarket power window regulators? Here's one made by Pi-Max: http://www.drivewire.com/products/volkswagen-vanagon/window...
  • Power Window Regulators - On Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 30 Oct 2003 20:55:51 -0800
    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: Aftermarket power window regulators?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:29:10 -0400
    ...They are different than the stock power window regulators in that they use the crank method to move the window like a manual regulator...
  • Power Window Regulator for 89 Auto Power Carat - Problem & Question
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:30:09 -0400
    ...The regulator was failing recently and then the window fell of the track, and I need to replace the regulator. Here�s the problem...
  • Re: '90 Window regulator motor stuck
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 23:43:26 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 Window regulator motor stuck I'm trying to repair the right side power window. I have checked all...
  • Re: WTB: Elect Window Regulator-Pass. Side
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:48:59 -0400
    ...john > I need a window regulator (electric) for the passenger side window.
  • power window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Mon, 11 Apr 2005 08:29:03 -0700
    Hey ya everybody--- The drivers side window regulator for my 88 Vanagon GL has died. It is completely frozen up. The window won't...
  • '90 Window regulator motor stuck
    Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 21:53:34 -0400
    ...The window is full up. The Bentley instructions on removing the regulator assembly assumes that it is working well enough to lower the window...
  • Power Window Regulator
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 08:43:02 -0400
    ...The PO installed an aftermarket power window motor (bosch) and regulator (said it was a VW compatible Caravelle). The regulator was failing recently and...
  • a window winder repair
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:55:32 -0800
    had a go at repairing broken window regulator today http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/vanagon-window-regulator-repair/ alistair
  • Re: Needed: Power Window regulator/motor Driver Side
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 15 May 2002 13:41:24 -0400
    ...Power Window regulator/motor Driver Side Hello All! I need a power window regulator/motor for the Driver's Side window in my '90...
  • Re: Aftermarket power window regulators?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:39:26 -0700
    ...They are different than the stock power window > regulators in that they use the crank method to move the window like > a manual regulator...
  • Power window question.
    Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 07:35:29 -0800
    ...The window itself wants to stay down so I have it up using some wedges from underneath. (This probably means broken window regulator.) Now...
  • Power Window Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Bob Cooper
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:04:23 -0400
    Looking for a driver's side power window regulator. Any ideas?
  • WTB: Window Regulator - Electric - Passenger Side
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sun, 10 Aug 2003 03:50:05 -0400
    Need to buy a window regulator in good condition . Passenger side, for electric window with detachable motor. My motor is fine. Warren C.
  • Electric window regulators
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 2 Nov 2016 08:55:40 -0500
    Who among us does repair of the electric window regulators? Thanks, John
  • Re: Power Window Regulators - On Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 12:05:20 -0800
    ...Power Window Regulators - On Sale! >I recently picked up a limited supply of Vanagon power window regulators >(both sides). These are original equipment VW...
  • Re: windows
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 21 Dec 2004 14:37:10 -0700
    ...Neighbors brand new chevy (still under warranty) had a stuck window for 5 days awaiting parts. Son in laws mazda..snapped regulator and took...
  • can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 21 Jun 2000 20:22:42 +1300
    >the passenger side power window regulator gave it up. i have an 89 syncro >westy. > >the best price i've found so far is...
  • WTB: Elect Window Regulator-Pass. Side
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Thu, 19 Jun 2003 21:21:39 -0400
    I need a window regulator (electric) for the passenger side window. Anyone with one in good shape please respond to me off list by...
  • Power window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 21:31:10 -0400
    The lower cable on my LH window regulator broke today ('89 Carat). Fortunately it's late and I don't have a piece of...
  • Re: Power Window Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 12:21:05 -0400
    ...Power Window Regulator Good Morning to all, I have a question regarding my 89 Power Window Carat (production line late 88). The PO installed...
  • Re: Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 14:32:42 -0800
    ...Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators I have a customer looking to convert from power windows to manual.� Does anyone...
  • FS - power window regulators
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Sat, 10 May 2003 18:56:21 -0400
    Finally pulled the power windows out of the 90 today and the regulators/motors are available for whoever needs them. The regulators are in...
  • Power window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Sun, 5 Jul 2020 15:58:39 -0400
    Hi, I'm looking for a refurbished power window regulator for my 89 Westy Syncro. RH side. Anybody know a supplier? Salutations Gilles Turmel
  • Re: Need window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Chasse
    Wed, 21 May 2003 21:46:01 -0400
    ...Need window regulator Hi, I have a friend that is in need of a Power window regulator DR side. anyone with one for sale...
  • Re-Regulation
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
    Mon, 10 Jul 1995 08:46:15 -0500 (EDT)
    ...When it disconnects, I have to take the door apart to temporarily re-connect the window to the regulator. My first solution was to...
  • Re: HELP : Window regulator trouble
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Sat, 24 May 2003 18:30:44 -0400
    ...John > 91 Carat w/ electric windows > passanger side window is stuck in the full down position > > Got a replacement regulator and motor from vanagain...
  • HELP : Window regulator trouble
    Historical mailing list - Chasse
    Sat, 24 May 2003 12:21:35 -0400
    91 Carat w/ electric windows passanger side window is stuck in the full down position Got a replacement regulator and motor from vanagain.com...
  • Re: Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Wed, 9 Aug 2017 12:42:51 -0700
    ...https://www.vanagain.com/shop/plastic-part-window-regulator/ On 8/9/17 11:56 AM, Neil N wrote: > Hi all. > > From my limited...
  • Re: Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 18:04:26 -0800
    ...Looking for a decent >pair of used manual window regulators I have a customer looking to >convert from power windows to manual.� Does anyone...
  • Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 16:53:19 -0500
    I have a customer looking to convert from power windows to manual. Does anyone have a good used pair of manual window regulators available...
  • Re: Broken front window lift -- How to fix ??
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Sun, 13 Apr 2003 20:28:47 -0400
    ...Now I need a replacement for regulator. PART # 251-837-502B Passenger side door window regulator (cable, drive and window lift bracket) for electric...
  • Re: Aftermarket power window regulators?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:11:19 -0700
    ...Aftermarket power window regulators? Anyone have any experience with aftermarket power window regulators? Here's one made by Pi-Max: http://www.drivewire.com...
  • New plastic part for window regulators now available!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 19 Sep 2013 16:03:24 -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...
  • Power Window Regulator Crunch!!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 03:52:56 EDT
    Has anyone had a problem with their power window regulators. Both of mine are stuck in the same week. They make a crunching sound...
  • replace power window?
    Historical mailing list - John Gladu
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 06:16:10 -0500
    Is it possible to replace the power window regulator with a manual regulator? The cables have come undone on my second driver-side regulator...
  • Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 20 May 2004 20:59:04 -0400
    ...The Power Windows consist of window regulator and a motor. In non-power window vanagons the window regulator is up mid center of the...
  • Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:37:39 -0800
    ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1261_622/aftermarket_power_window_regulator_drivers_side.html Please notice that the description is pretty...
  • WTB: switch ass'y, pwr window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
    Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:34:15 -0600
    ...Driver's side power window regulator with motor. Driver's side power window and lock switches. Propane tank. Thanks! Sean
  • Re: Drivers Side Power Window
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:00:53 -0600
    ...Drivers Side Power Window If you can hear the motor, then the regulator has probably failed. There is a plastic pin in the cable...
  • Re: Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Wed, 9 Aug 2017 14:11:44 -0500
    Hello everyone, I know Stacy Schneider rebuilds the regulators and motors if power windows. He's rebuilt a couple for me. Do a search...
  • Re: Drivers Side Power Window
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 23 Feb 2017 10:24:28 -0500
    Yes, normally the regulator has broken when you hear the motor turning but nothing is happening with the window. You can pull the door...
  • Need window regulator
    Historical mailing list - No Name Available
    Wed, 21 May 2003 20:55:23 EDT
    Hi, I have a friend that is in need of a Power window regulator DR side. anyone with one for sale or in knowlege...
  • Needed: Power Window regulator/motor Driver Side
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Wed, 15 May 2002 07:29:17 -0700
    Hello All! I need a power window regulator/motor for the Driver's Side window in my '90 Vanagon Carat...anybody got one for...
  • Re: Looking for Power Windows Regulator!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:39:55 -0500
    I have a left side window motor, regulator cable mechanism is shot. If your motor only is bad, this will fix. Jeff Birk '89...
  • Power window motor/regulator needed
    Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:07:46 -0500
    I'm in need of a good condition power window motor (or ideally a full passenger side regulator and motor unit). Does anyone have...
  • Re: =?utf-8?Q?Power_window_regulators__Bentley_section_and_pictures=2e?=
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:57:24 -0500
    Here are a few more pictures I want to post for manual window regulator replacment. There are also a couple of pictures I could...
  • Window regulator questions
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Thu, 26 Feb 1998 15:33:16 -0800
    Hi volks; The driver's side window to my '84 is jammed up- time to have some fun with the window regulator. I've...
  • window regulators
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 18:27:28 -0800
    I need a window regulator for a 1988 gl I found a 1983 gl in a salvage yard will these interchange ? Darrel Don't...
  • Re: Drivers Side Power Window
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:38:45 -0600
    ...doesn't move. > > I'm assuming that it needs a power window regulator? > > Unless it can be something else, I'll order it from...
  • Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:59:27 -0400
    ...The $2 window cranks are strong enough to do the job if the window regulator is working properly But they will snap more easily...
  • Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 9 Aug 2017 11:56:58 -0700
    ...https://shufti.blog/2011/01/27/vanagon-window-regulator-repair/ it seems one could make that part from a plastic cutting board. I highly...
  • Re: Power window problems
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 08:12:45 -0800
    Hi Ya David I had my power window go out me about a year ago. I turned out to be the window regulator. an...
  • Re: Power window disaster, help needed!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:16:58 -0400
    ...Disconnect the speaker cables and window switch, so you can put the panel aside while you work on getting the regulator out. With the...
  • can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Matt Bezark
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 09:00:48 -0600
    hi, the passenger side power window regulator gave it up. i have an 89 syncro westy. the best price i've found so far...
  • pwr window regulator needed
    Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 14:49:08 -0700
    ...The regulator on my '87 driver's side window snapped. Does anyone out there have one sitting around or attached to a vanagon that...
  • Re: Looking for a decent pair of used manual window regulators
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 8 Jan 2014 15:44:20 -0800
    ...Looking for a decent >pair of used manual window regulators I have a customer looking to >convert from power windows to manual. Does anyone...
  • Re: window dropped
    Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 09:50:17 -0400
    I just did my drivers door window. It sounds like the upper guide on the regulator is broken. That would allow you to lower...
  • Needed: Window Regulator for '91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Granola
    Fri, 6 Aug 1999 19:05:39 -0500
    Hello there, I'm searching for a Passenger Side Window Regulator for my '91 Vanagon GL. Any ideas where I can find one for...