After a clunk or 2, my rear window (pass side) has come adrift & has fell down, bah.

Is the common fix here something like this & are the parts the same?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5295044-MK4-Golf-Rear-Window-Repair-DIY

Golf door is different mate, there are repair clips if you search ebay you'll find them but people have mixed views.

I'd replace the whole regulator. Just so happens I have one complete with motor on eBay right now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171070209168?redirect=mobile

£15 if ya want it

it looks different  - I used this kit, but didnt last long

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320682257876?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1970wt_996

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OEM one from Skoda is £60, so I'm gonna have another go with the ebay one

Sorted - 67 quid all in   New whole regulator needed.

Edited 16 July, 201312 yr by Liverpool-Lad

Sorted - 67 quid all in New whole regulator needed.

Instead of £15? You're crazy! :P

Glad you got it sorted though buddy

That was fitted too :P

Very, very common on all Mk4 Golf platform cars, very cheap to fix

That was fitted too :P

Ah that makes more sense!

I think the rear regulators do break more often than the front ones.I replaced both rears on my octy,first failed 5 years ago,second last month.

I think he mentioned due to lack of use they seize.

I have been quoted 100 quid for a fns regulator fitted,can you tell me where you got it done for 67 quid thanks(maybe fronts are dearer)don't want to be ripped off

Sometimes cheaper is not always better, there is a well known phrase - You get what you pay for, & I'm sure a lot of people have experienced this  

Hello,

 

I have a friend who works at a garage in Maghull, Liverpool, so get decent labour rates.

 

£100 isnt too bad as pretty sure the full part is a good forty quid or so.

Edited 20 July, 201312 yr by Liverpool-Lad

If you know how to fix them it is very cheep the only thing that you have to replace is the plastic clips http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKODA-OCTAVIA-WINDOW-REGULATOR-REPAIR-KIT-Front-/140559407997?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b9fe5b7d&vxp=mtr and you have to lubricate with grease the guides that the clip slides on, i fixed my windows 2 years ago and they work fine till now.

I think he mentioned due to lack of use they seize.

The bigger problem is the plastic clips in the slider become brittle and snap easily. Even with a good knock on the inside of the door card they can go. They're cheap plastic (as stock) and not very substantial either.

That too & the cables on mine had completely mashed the gears, so no option really.