On 12/21/04 1:20 PM, "Calle" <vw.vanagon@TELIA.COM> wrote:

> So is driving with windows down when the power unit is worn down and unable
> to close the window on a cold or rainy day  :(
> For some odd reason, these engines are always able to pull the window down
> as a last farewell before they go up in smoke !
> 
> Calle
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> "John Rodgers"
> 
>> I'm really curious as to why you want to go from power windows to manual
>> crank windows. The latter  are awfully inconvenient.
>> 
>> Regards,
>> 
>> John Rodgers
>> 88 GL Driver
>> 
In the last year I have again found why I never put power windows in
anything.  

Neighbors brand new chevy (still under warranty) had a stuck window for 5
days awaiting parts.

Son in laws mazda..snapped regulator and took motor with it.  350 bucks so I
ended up strapping that window for him.  About 2 months later the other
doors motor went out.  Same 350 bucks for setup.  Got rid of it.

Daughters jeep.  Snapped regulator.  Called jeep.  They no longer have just
the regulator for it and must replace entire motor and regulator section 280
bucks.  Currently strapped up at the hinge inside as well. Jeep went to a
new style regulator motor setup that supercedes the 98 to 2002 models so if
you loose just the motor or regulator you have to replace both.   Looking
for a regulator that might still be in stock somewhere but not finding one.

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