Golf L4-1588cc 1.6L DSL SOHC (1987)
Power Window Motor: Customer Interest
Window Regulator Motor - Inoperative
Group: 57
Number: 97-04
Date: Apr. 3, 1997
Subject:
Most Frequent Causes for Inoperative Electric Window Regulator Motor
Model(s):
Golf, GTI, Jetta
Condition
The majority of electric window regulator motors received at the Warranty Test Center are found to be functional.
Service
Prior to replacing an electric window regulator motor:
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Check that window switches and child lockout switch are OK.
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Check connectors at "A" and "B" pillars for pin push-outs, bent pins, corrosion, broken wires, loose connections etc.
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Check that ground connection at left "A" pillar is OK.
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Check that electrical connections at window regulator motor are OK (no pin push-outs, bent pins, corrosion, broken wires, loose connections, etc.).
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Check that window regulator is mechanically OK (window moves freely inside track without binding, cables are aligned, etc.).
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Loosen and re-torque window regulator motor to ensure that body tolerances are not causing window to bind.
Note:
If necessary use the the detailed troubleshooting information (Troubleshooting Guide No. 23) along with the appropriate Electrical Wiring diagram.
Both are located in the Repair Manual, Electrical Wiring Diagram Troubleshooting & Component Locations Binder.
If all checks are OK then:
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Replace electric window motor.
