Re: power windows

[Dan Wolfson <wolf@gate.net>]

Kyle D Binney wrote:
> 
> ok 2 out of 2 friends with power windows in their sciroccos have a window
> that doesnt work.
> 
> So, i'll now assume VW power windows are pretty common problem areas.
> 
> What usually breaks? motor, switch, wiring problem, control unit?  is
> there a control unit? where can I find this legendary unit?  I know that
> honda (ewwwwww!, I know what you guys think of them)  power windows have
> a control unit that goes all the time.
> 
> Any advice would be appreciated, I really am not impressed by power stuff
> and only have experience with that honda I fixed and what I heard then.
> Give me the good ol' crank!  But, I seem to be pretty much alone as
> everyone wants power everything, steering, windows, mirrors, sunroof,
> seats, cupholders, glovebox openers.......
> 
> Kyle


Both my Scirocco and my girlfriend's had similar power window problems: 
Passenger side
window would not response to controls from either side.  In both cases,
it turned out to be
the passenger side switch.  This is the only problem I have ever
encountered with the 
power windows.  

Dan
87 Scirocco 16v
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