Broken window regulator? We have the information on the subject!

Is a window regulator repair pending? For example, because one of the window regulators in the vehicle only works sporadically or not at all? We have the information about the costs and the process. Yes, for the time being some important information about the window regulator at a glance. Today's window regulators are built to raise and lower heavy loads. Due to the high load is the most common deficiency a broken cable or a disc holder, which canceled is. It also happens that the electronics of the engine are defective or that wiring harnesses cause problems. Because the frequent opening and closing of the vehicle door often leads to cable breaks.

This is how the defect is recognized!

• the vehicle window only moves up and down more slowly
• creaking or cracking (or grinding / grinding) noises when operating the window regulator
• the power window button is pressed, but the window does not move
• the window opens or closes sporadically by itself

If one of the defects occurs and it is ignored or noticed too late, the window regulator motor can be damaged and burn out, for example. Of course, this should be avoided. A workshop should therefore be contacted as soon as possible as soon as one of the symptoms occurs. And what are the consequences of a broken window regulator with regard to the main inspection? Before 2012, a defective window regulator was considered "as a defect". But that is no longer the case these days. The window regulator has namely no influence on the driving behavior or the safety of the vehicle, so you pass the main inspection even with a broken window regulator.

exchange and repair

If it is a mechanical defect, the mechanics inside the vehicle door replaced. Workshops usually have special repair kits. The prefabricated sets contain holding / rope or floor pulls. The repair process varies depending on the vehicle model. the approximate Process is:

• In the first step, the mechanic dismantles the door panel.
• Next, the insulation of the door panel is removed (insulation mat / plugs, etc.) so that the mechanical and electrical components are accessible.
• Next, the vehicle window and the window regulator motor are removed.
• The mechanic can then replace the window regulator motor or the glass.
• In the last step, after all components have been reinstalled, the window regulator is taught (programmed).
• In vehicles with a frameless window (often coupes such as the Audi A5, BMW 4 Series or Mercedes C-Coupe), programming is often only possible with a diagnostic tester.
• With other vehicles, it is usually sufficient to let the window go all the way down and once all the way up.

The repair costs at a glance

Depending on the model, the cost of repairing the window regulator varies. An exchange usually involves a workload of one to two hours. If the hourly rate is the usual 100 euros, the workload will be between 100 and 200 euros. However, costs increase when the vehicle has critical, difficult-to-reach components. A repair kit costs between 20 and 200 euros. Frequently used manufacturers are: Mangeti Marelli, Valeo and Van Wezel. But there are also vehicles for which there are no special repair kits. Complete sets including a window regulator motor are then required for these. The costs for such vehicles can sometimes be over 500 euros.

How modern window regulators work

When the button that is supposed to move the window up and down is pressed, a cable is wound up or unwound inside the door over pulleys. The window holder is guided up or down via a rail. Anti-trap protection is also integrated into the system. This is important and protects against injuries. The type of anti-trap protection is implemented differently depending on the vehicle.

The following note is essential: For safety reasons, tuningblog recommends all repair, inspection and maintenance work exclusively to be carried out in a specialist workshop! Although our information is summarized to the best of our knowledge and belief, we cannot assume any liability for the content. All information is therefore "without guarantee".

Of course, that wasn't the end of it!

In this tuningblog category there are guides and instructions for common defects/repairs on the vehicle and for installing accessories/tuning parts. Our articles explain in a simple way common defects and the corresponding repairs, as well as explaining how the first signs of a defect become noticeable. In most cases, we also have initial clues to the repair instructions in our repair instructions approximate The costs of the pending repair are listed. The goal of our subcategory “Auto Repair Guide“ is to create a head start in knowledge for the next visit to the workshop with initial tips. This may save you from tedious troubleshooting and small things can perhaps be done directly on your own. The same applies, of course, to the installation of accessories/tuning parts. Here, too, we would like to help with the implementation with instructions and tips. There are many other posts on this as well. Below is an excerpt of the last and HERE there are all previous instructions:

"tuningblog.eu" - we keep you up to date on the subject of autotuning and car styling with our tuning magazine and present you with the latest tuned vehicles from all over the world every day. It's best to subscribe to ours Feed and will automatically be informed as soon as there is something new about this post, and of course also to all other contributions.