Window regulator
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Window regulator
Hi all
As you know my window regulator has given up the ghost and I am trying to source an "original" replacement. Time is running out because the weather is nice and I'd rather be out and about instead of having a door in pieces in the boot. I would also take this opportunity to replace the front speakers/have the lack of sound at the front fixed/change the radio.
Now, I know from previous kind posts that it can be refurbished (although I am not sure how badly it is broken but it sure sounds bad), or, there are a few options on fleebay ranging from £50 to £100. I am not bothered about the lack of "comfort" function -which is a shame in a way because all this works on Skip- but if I go down the OEM road I would be more tempted by a Valeo replacement as I trust the name: http://www.ebay.fr/itm/VALEO-850471-Win ... SwlMFZIcEH
I guess my questions would be:
1) is it a straight replacement (I would leave it to my Volvo guy to replace anyway)
2) Is it good quality?
3) Have you had direct experience with this replacement?
Thanks in advance
As you know my window regulator has given up the ghost and I am trying to source an "original" replacement. Time is running out because the weather is nice and I'd rather be out and about instead of having a door in pieces in the boot. I would also take this opportunity to replace the front speakers/have the lack of sound at the front fixed/change the radio.
Now, I know from previous kind posts that it can be refurbished (although I am not sure how badly it is broken but it sure sounds bad), or, there are a few options on fleebay ranging from £50 to £100. I am not bothered about the lack of "comfort" function -which is a shame in a way because all this works on Skip- but if I go down the OEM road I would be more tempted by a Valeo replacement as I trust the name: http://www.ebay.fr/itm/VALEO-850471-Win ... SwlMFZIcEH
I guess my questions would be:
1) is it a straight replacement (I would leave it to my Volvo guy to replace anyway)
2) Is it good quality?
3) Have you had direct experience with this replacement?
Thanks in advance
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
Re: Window regulator
Can't comment on that item as such, but what's the "comfort function"? If it means the one shot opening, that is a function of the CEM III, nothing to do with the mechanism itself.
These are pretty easy to replace yourself, you know...
Good luck!
David
These are pretty easy to replace yourself, you know...
Good luck!
David
Current: 1994 480 GT, 1996 460 CD & 1997 440 LE with lots of optional extras & 2007 V50 SE Sport
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Previous: Celebration 331 (re-homed with Richard S), Celebration 467 (returned to Martin Mc); Celebration 346 (re-homed with Alan480); Celebration 269 (scrapped abandoned project), Celebration 73 (sold on after 6 years), 1992 ES, 1988 ES - and numerous other non-480 Volvos!
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Re: Window regulator
It is also the closing of the window with the door key when you lock the car. I see your point about the CEM though, in theory you just connect the regulator.... I am trying to keep Skip are original as possible so this is when I get pickydcwalker wrote:Can't comment on that item as such, but what's the "comfort function"? If it means the one shot opening, that is a function of the CEM III, nothing to do with the mechanism itself.
These are pretty easy to replace yourself, you know...
Good luck!
David
I have already printed the "how-to" should I do the job myself and it does indeed look simple BUT I am wary of stuff for sale on Ebay which ends up requiring more tooling, drilling, adapting etc.....
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
Re: Window regulator
I'm with David on this one, the window motor either runs clockwise or anti-clockwise with the power from the CEM, so the auto close function etc will still work.
the link to a french site 'looks' like the correct item. I have an after-market one in loft which might still have the numbers on it, if not obliterated with sticky/greasy hand prints after the cable jumped the tracks after at least ten years use so that you could maybe compare against?
the link to a french site 'looks' like the correct item. I have an after-market one in loft which might still have the numbers on it, if not obliterated with sticky/greasy hand prints after the cable jumped the tracks after at least ten years use so that you could maybe compare against?
Alan
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Re: Window regulator
Sure why not, I see your point about the "Comfort Function"Alan 480 wrote:I'm with David on this one, the window motor either runs clockwise or anti-clockwise with the power from the CEM, so the auto close function etc will still work.
the link to a french site 'looks' like the correct item. I have an after-market one in loft which might still have the numbers on it, if not obliterated with sticky/greasy hand prints after the cable jumped the tracks after at least ten years use so that you could maybe compare against?
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Re: Window regulator
I suspect that in my car I have one of these Valeo regulators (judging by the shape of it). All functions are there—"one-click" opening and closing with a door key. The only difference is that it seems to be faster than the original Volvo regulator, so one window goes noticeably faster
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Re: Window regulator
Very interesting to hear. I will call the seller tomorrow and make sure that it is the correct modelAleksanderHugo wrote:I suspect that in my car I have one of these Valeo regulators (judging by the shape of it). All functions are there—"one-click" opening and closing with a door key. The only difference is that it seems to be faster than the original Volvo regulator, so one window goes noticeably faster
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Re: Window regulator
Having Looked at the wiring diagrams I agree with what people are saying and you shouldn’t loose the extra features the later cars have as its the CEM that controls them and the motor just turns.
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Re: Window regulator
Interesting times ahead, I will keep you posted.
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
Re: Window regulator
I think I may have a window motor in my spares if you get stuck.... at least I *think* its a window motor!