electric windows
Hi all , does anbody know if a manual widow regulator which is a lot cheaper can be fitted with a electrric window motor as the regulator cable is worn and have been told they are different and can only be purchased with a new fitted moter rgds stevo
Hello Stevo,
Unfortunately, the regulators are different in more than one way so it is not possible to harvest any part to use or adapt.
On the same topic, I am, or have been discussing the same matter with another member who has managed to locate a supplier of the wormed cable. The cable is sold by a minimum length which is sold by a minimum length which is in excess of what you need to do just one repair.
To effect the repair, you will need to disassemble the cable and gear housing and refabricate it, alternatively after disassembly remove the worm cable and swap ends so the worn area will now be at the other end hopefully giving you a workable part of the cable.
If you want, I can try and find out the cable supplier.
The motors themselves are fitted to lots of cars golf mk1 for instance. Just search eBay for the Bosch number on the motor
Thanks for reply the motors fine its the cable on the regulator whats gone it reaches a point where it wont return up after its gone down thats why i thought the regulator is the same as a manual one all it needs is the motor bolting on as they look the same but been informed by other members they are different , cheers
I know they are not " genuine" but at the price these have to be worth a go.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-G-Wagon-Window-Regulator-With-Motor-F...
Steve
Hi Steve , thanks for info , i emailed them last wk but they cant get front ones , rgds stevo
I dont know if yours is a 460 or 463 , but these guys in germany may be able to help
http://www.ebay.de/itm/mercedes-g-klasse-modell-w463-w463-fensterheber-e...
Steve
Try getting quotes from different M/Benz dealers. Dealers now a days are no longer bound to charge the recommended retail price but have freedom to charge from a set range. Armed with local knowledge, i.e. name of another local dealer, at your next enquiry if they quote a silly price, bluff the dealer claiming you can get a lower price from that other dealer; see if they are willing to match that price.
Do not feel shy of haggling, the worst that will occur is they will refuse.
Hi Stevo,
Would you want to give your chassis details and state which side of the regulator your are seeking?
Hiya cheers , wdb46023327063204 , G280 1990 thanks , drivers door all that ive been told it needs is the metal cable /worm .
A number of years ago I rebuilt my electric window regulator. I dismantled the regulator and turned the flexible cable through 180*. That end of the cable had no wear. I then got a new gear cut and reassembled it all. Worked perfectly. I wrote an article for the G wizz magazine.
Let me know if you are interested and I'll see what I can dig up
Hi Roly , yes please if you can much appreciated rgds stevo
Steve,
The cable was worn to excess so I swapped it end to end. The cable is fixed to the backing plate with a spot welded bracket. Drill out the spot welds and it comes apart. Then reweld with the cable swappped.
The gear is secured under a cover which is also spot welded in place. Same deal, drill out and relace cable and gear. Reweld.
I arranged with B&H gears to cut a dozen or so gears on the promise that mclub members might buy them. I have no idea if he ever sold any or even has them still. Give him a call if your gear is shot.
Mine worked a treat and obviously is cheaper than a new regulator
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Appreciate your help please as the elec window regulator my merc garage told me is over £500 which is madness considering the manual regulator is about £90 , cheers stevo