electric window regulator

[johny68]

Just took off door card to find the cable snapped on my regulator and can any one tell me if i can just replace the cable or do i need to buy a whole new regulator and price and where if any one knows.thanks...johny.

 

[johnk]

you need to buy a full regulator from porsche around £120 for unit but i would also advise replacing the grey membrane too that you will have pulled off to check it..

 

[johny68]

its a pity you cant just replace the cable as it seems like a rip off from porsche that you need to buy the whole regulator just because the cable is snapped, regarding the membrane,, i took my time taken it off and have the right kind of sticky tape to put it back on.thanks..johny..

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

I think you'll find it the same with all manufacturers, not just Porsche. You can buy cable repair kits on eBay, but it's unlikely to last.

 

[colinbythesea]

I have just done this job as mine snapped, only a few days after a cable gave up on the roof mechanism which I replaced.

The regulator is fiddly to replace and as a consequence probably a few hours labour rate. I found it easy to replace just take your time and do one thing at a time. You just need to get all the fasteners on the door card found.

Here is a link I found helpful and describes the process excellently http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster/projects/window/

They do describe sticking the membrane down using the existing glue but mine was in no condition to use again so I used a hot glue gun. I think this did the job too well so let's hope the repair lasts and I don't have to go back in.

I bought a salvaged unit from Porscha Apart. It cost about £80. Luckily my broken one was the passenger side so they are in more plentiful supply used. The unit they sent looked new.

 

[johny68]

thanks for that info, i have found the same link as yourself and yes it is very helpful as i used it just to take off the door card,, still trying to trace a regulator at a decent price..

 

[colinbythesea]

I shopped around and found Porsch-apart the best price. I think I got a good price because it was passenger side. Porsh-Apart, if you haven't found them yet are on 01706 824053

 

[Oceanbox]

Just had this job done at my local Porsche specialist 911box.co.uk looked a bit fiddly so let them have the hassle cost around £250 all in just to give you an idea of cost from a garage.

 

[johny68]

did the job last week, got the whole unit including motor so now have a spare motor if anyone needs one.. got the part through www.partsfinder.co.uk from rochdale auto-parts for £75 inc post, well chuffed as have saved myself a fair bit rather than going to porsche and window works perfect..

 

[colinbythesea]

Superb Johny. It's good to see the DIY spirit getting to Boxsters. Just proofed my hood and sprayed one of the corroded wheels will post about when I get time.

 

[johny68]

what did you use to proof the hood and would you go by it??

 

[colinbythesea]

Following a search of forums and taking in much advice I used something called Fabsil. I bought a can from Millets for £15 as the specific soft top stuff was expensive. My hood is showing signs of age and after a roof tile fell on it in a storm a 18 months ago it has 2 very small rips in. This wasn't worth an insurance claim due to loss of no claims and policy excess so I tried Fabsil on the basis the hood is not the best.

Fabsil brushes on easily and, unexpectedly it has improved the appearance. Use a new paint brush to brush it on as it is solvent based and might dissolve old paint in a previously used brush. When it rains the water beads up and rolls off rather than soaking in so I would thoroughly recommend it.

 

[johny68]

yes ive heard of it and it has been recommended, have heard good reports also of the auto glym one , do you know if anyone has used it.. not sure which one to buy as have also been told renovo is good..