P38 drivers window not resetting and clunking

Jerseyp38 · Aug 5, 2011

Hi All,
Hit the drivers window switch in an odd sequence and now shows needs resetting, but if I hold the switch to close the window makes and awfulclicking noise once at the top. Iasume some position switch is not working. Is this repairable or do I need some parts? Only asking as have a number of jobs before we go on holiday and was trying to decide whether to give it some time or leave until after the hols.

Thanks and rgds.

Andy_J · Aug 5, 2011

Sounds like you need window regulator, they are prone to stripping the teeth at the top of the regulator

rasheed · Aug 5, 2011

Andy_J said:
Sounds like you need window regulator, they are prone to stripping the teeth at the top of the regulator

My thoughts too.

Topboy · Aug 5, 2011

Definately window regulator. I've owed two rangies and both needed doing within no time at all. Cost about £40.00 for Brit Part from Island.

Fairly easy to fit, but need to drill out the rivets and possibly re-rivet back into place. Mind the window glass!

Jerseyp38 · Aug 5, 2011

Thanks Guys, will wait until after the hols and be careful when closing the window!

gfromleeds · Aug 5, 2011

Its only a half hour job
Drill (for the old rivets)
New rivets and rivet gun
i think it was a 10mm socket with extention bar
And a regulator ( i got mine from ebay for £25)
Worth noting the regulators ARE door pacific

tomcat59alan · Aug 6, 2011

if the doors are pacific,does that make the ocean specific ?:hysterically_laughi

Datatek · Aug 6, 2011

REfit the regulator with M4 bolts taking care the heads are on the inside and do not foul the mechanism.

gfromleeds · Aug 6, 2011

tomcat59alan said:
if the doors are pacific,does that make the ocean specific ?:hysterically_laughi

Id had a drink leave me alone:doh:

jerrytlr · Aug 6, 2011

Datatek said:
REfit the regulator with M4 bolts taking care the heads are on the inside and do not foul the mechanism.

That's what I did too, but I think it is very hard to get behind one of the holes so I had to rivet one and bolt two. So I suggest you do prepare before the job by ensuring you have a rivet gun and some beefy rivets to hand.

I originally tried with rivets in all three; but it was noticeably more rigid and less prone to twisting after I had used bolts in two of the holes.

I guess if you have large enough rivets with a good enough rivet gun then the bolts wouldn't be necessary, but not sure many DIYers have that sort of kit lying around...

Cheers

Jerry

tomcat59alan · Aug 8, 2011

gfromleeds,no problems mate,mines a whiskey.sorry to be a nit picker

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