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uxtcmenuts · 05-05-15, 02:43 AM

So I have electric windows in my 84 Audi 4000 sedan and because parts for it are so hard to find and my back windows don't work I am wanting to put manual windows in it but I'm not sheer what will cross with it I think maybe ones out of a VW Rabit will but still not sheer any one have any ideas. Would be a great help.

quattrostyle · 05-05-15, 09:24 AM

That would mean drilling holes in the door cards as well, can't believe electric window regulators are that hard to come by in the US? Actually I was hoping to find some Audi 4k parts in the US for my cars.

Anyway, my brother is breaking a 90 (Euro version of the 4000) and has manual regulators for you if you want.

Hanuman · 05-05-15, 10:42 AM

Worth a little diagnostics and elimination of potential issues before embarking on some mods.

Sticky motors that need a good clean.
Window switches that are easily swapped if you find some.
Mechanisms that need some grease
Poor connections on the window circuit breakers
Dirt build up in the guides and channels

SE_30 · 05-05-15, 01:25 PM

Definitely worth investigating if not done so already.

I had the same in my 90. Three non functioning electric windows. Turned out to be faulty switches. I'd be trying that route first.

Is there no Audi's in a breakers yard of that era you could try and swop the switches over? Even if they are the incorrect profile/ shape but the plug on the rear may be the same, just to rule out faulty switches and give them a try before moving on?

mikes2 · 06-05-15, 07:42 AM

Got a spare regulator / motor from a 83 80q for the rear if it's any good ? Might have both of them but will need to check

Postage could be pricey

quattrostyle · 06-05-15, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

Worth a little diagnostics and elimination of potential issues before embarking on some mods.

Sticky motors that need a good clean.
Window switches that are easily swapped if you find some.
Mechanisms that need some grease
Poor connections on the window circuit breakers
Dirt build up in the guides and channels

Broken wires from the B-post to the doors might also be one.

Hanuman · 06-05-15, 05:12 PM

Yep.
Also- rear windows? Is there a lockout switch? Lack of use making them slow to react. My v8 did that once in a while.

uxtcmenuts · 06-05-15, 05:29 PM

well I have replace all i could just not the switches finding new ones has been an ishew and sens the styles changed every 2 years that dose not help but I ran jumper wires to see if it was the switches it was not I rely just don't have the extra money to keep throwing at them I just want the cranks for them and be done with it.

msh · 07-05-15, 04:58 AM

Well, don't trow that money and start to look for problems. What happens if you connect just motors to battery - do they run?

uxtcmenuts · 07-05-15, 02:13 PM

Yes they do I have replaced bolth of them keep in mind this is just the back doors

05-05-15, 10:42 AM	#3
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,025	Worth a little diagnostics and elimination of potential issues before embarking on some mods. Sticky motors that need a good clean. Window switches that are easily swapped if you find some. Mechanisms that need some grease Poor connections on the window circuit breakers Dirt build up in the guides and channels __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor Last edited by Hanuman; 05-05-15 at 01:16 PM.

05-05-15, 01:25 PM	#4
SE_30 Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hartlepool - North East England Posts: 909	Definitely worth investigating if not done so already. I had the same in my 90. Three non functioning electric windows. Turned out to be faulty switches. I'd be trying that route first. Is there no Audi's in a breakers yard of that era you could try and swop the switches over? Even if they are the incorrect profile/ shape but the plug on the rear may be the same, just to rule out faulty switches and give them a try before moving on? __________________ B2 90 quattro; slightly fettled B2 90 quattro; next project B2 90 quattro; half dead

06-05-15, 07:42 AM	#5
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Got a spare regulator / motor from a 83 80q for the rear if it's any good ? Might have both of them but will need to check Postage could be pricey __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

06-05-15, 05:12 PM	#7
Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,025	Yep. Also- rear windows? Is there a lockout switch? Lack of use making them slow to react. My v8 did that once in a while. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

05-05-15, 09:24 AM	#2
quattrostyle 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,188	That would mean drilling holes in the door cards as well, can't believe electric window regulators are that hard to come by in the US? Actually I was hoping to find some Audi 4k parts in the US for my cars. Anyway, my brother is breaking a 90 (Euro version of the 4000) and has manual regulators for you if you want.

06-05-15, 05:29 PM	#8
uxtcmenuts Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Indianapolis In, USA Posts: 73	well I have replace all i could just not the switches finding new ones has been an ishew and sens the styles changed every 2 years that dose not help but I ran jumper wires to see if it was the switches it was not I rely just don't have the extra money to keep throwing at them I just want the cranks for them and be done with it.

07-05-15, 04:58 AM	#9
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	Well, don't trow that money and start to look for problems. What happens if you connect just motors to battery - do they run?

07-05-15, 02:13 PM	#10
uxtcmenuts Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Indianapolis In, USA Posts: 73	Yes they do I have replaced bolth of them keep in mind this is just the back doors