Hi all 

The driver window on my Octavia 1.6 FSI L&K was intermittent then stopped working. However I can still control all other windows from the driver door switch panel. Not sure how or why but does. 
 

I had an auto electrician diagnose it as a faulty motor (regulator) by plugging it in. He checked all electrical plugs that meet the body of the car, which looked ok. 

I got a replacement window motor, which I changed myself watching YouTube videos. 
I was pleased I was able to change it, as once I had the panel tools it wasn’t a hard job.

 

Unfortunately this hasn’t fixed the problem, which suggests it wasn’t the motor/regulator. I then had a good look at all the door plugs and discovered the big red wire was loose. 
 

I have had the auto electrician come back and he resoldered the red wire to the black plug. However this still hasn’t worked. 
 

The  error now shown on the diagnostic is attached. 
00932 - electric window motor (v147)

012- electrical fault in circuit 

 

I was wondering if anyone has had this before or can suggest what I could try to fix it. 
the auto electrician suggestion is to get a secondhand wiring harness and then use the black plug to resolder all leads to the existing harness, as better than trying to replace the whole harness in the door panel. 
 

Also do you think there is possible corrosion within the plug wiring on the car frame side?
 

Any suggestions welcomed. 
thanks

 

I haven’t been able to find the correct wiring loom online. 
many advice on whether I can take the cable and solder the wires straight onto the door pins ?

Just an update for anyone who may be following or interested. 
 

I called the car electrician back as I discovered the big red/white lead was disconnected. Likely this had corroded and no power going to the window. Also means this diagnosis was missed on first inspection.  

 

They did a small temporary fix. See picture below. They cut into the plug and soldered a joining lead to the pin and that to the red/white wire.
 

Not sure how long it will hold. However my plan is to buy the closest wiring loom secondhand that has the same plug so I can replace it  by soldering or using a mini choc block. 

Edited 17 April, 20215 yr by raf300

Hey if it's fixed, it's fixed, don't go making work.