AUDI A3 WINDOW REGULATOR, How to replace faulty regulator

In this video I am taking you through a step by step process on how to replace your own window regulator for an Audi A3.
Thanks for watching.
Enjoy.

[@emmawilliams1085]

Amazing video, it’s the only one I found showing exactly what I wanted and on the same car, I have never done anything like this before, I done it all on my own in few hours, an as I am a single mum of 2 boys I love that they see me fix cars, bikes etc and been able to teach them. 🙏🏼 So thanks you so much was a great help 🤩😍

[@main-tecrepair2000]

I am so pleased that you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. Thank you for the feedback, regards Lee

[@leanneoh4167]

I got to the end of this how to, and thought, nope, one for the garage looks easy, but long winded... Saw your comment and you've convinced me I can do it, so I'm going to give it a go myself this weekend - thank you! Hopefully save myself a surprise repair bill 👍

[@haikalramli3575]

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[@haikalramli3575]

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[@prosptsfitness]

Well done young man for helping your daddy 👍🎉

[@chriswalker3960]

Great video thank you . Extremely detailed and straightforward. Even getting help from the wee man, Brilliant 👍

[@scotland_drone_pilot]

Thanks for the video, finally repaired my window mechanism

[@user-jm3iq4iv7g]

This is amazing, very much appreciated. Hat off for the video editor 🎉

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Much appreciated! Thank you for your reply

[@davidwheeler9822]

Commendable effort & easy to follow.

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Thanks a lot

[@geoffcrabbe4323]

This prob of grinding has today just started on the nearside front of my 2007 sportback. Well as i like car diy I found your info Very helpful . Nice to see your lad giving orders.....Cheers boys..Good Work...

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Thank you for your comment, glad you found it useful 👍

[@user-xv8gm2zj6m]

Massive help, thank you

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Glad it helped

[@jeremyriley7]

Very helpful cheers

[@davidevans7256]

Excellant video, very well done. I agree with Paul Desmond, just how you remove the wire tie and reconnect would be good. David Evans

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Thank you for your comment I will remember to cover this in future videos. Many thanks

[@annieroche22]

Brilliant. Thanks so much.

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Glad it was helpful!

[@codegreen5213]

Thanks for this my s3 drivers window won't move and is grinding, I'll take it out tomorrow to confirm this is the issue and replace following your guide 👍🏻

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Glad the video was helpful and all the best of luck replacing yours 👍

[@ftfaizan2902]

I have same issue window won’t open or close but I can hear the motor spinning and I I pull it up with my hand it goes up and down Do you think I need new regulator?

[@gavindemurger-jones4678]

This looks like there's enough detail in this video to try it myself. I'm assuming that it is the same process, regardless of which ever door. It would be helpful if you could pop a list of the tools that you used in the description along with how long it likely to take. I'm guessing a couple of hours (for a non-mechanic ;) )

[@main-tecrepair2000]

The two front doors of the Audi A3 would be the same. I would say it should be doable within 2-3hours for an able DIYer. The tools needed for the job are mainly Torx sockets, ratchet, T bars maybe be helpful along with a socket set. If you get stuck please feel free to contact and I will advise if needed. Many thanks

[@majorwaveproductions]

WDYM?? THERE IS NO DETAIL!!! Oh looky pop out these bolts and these bolts and voilà the whole unit is neatly layed out on the ground ready to work on. This tutorial sucks

[@cd7147]

Great job just the video I’m looking, thank you for your help!

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Glad it helped!

[@JayJay-xq3kf]

I changed mine yesterday, it was hard work lol. The third party regulator I got from GSF, when putting the door back in one of the screws wouldn't screw into the regulator bottom right, the 2 Torx 25 screws. The one nearer the hinge, the screw hole was too big. The screw could just be pushed in and out of it, so it couldn't be tightened. I had to leave that one out. Winding the window down seemed okay, but raising it up it seems stressed? abit slower/lounder like the motor is working hard. Id there anything I can do to adjust this?

[@user-cr8or5ye8d]

Hi when you fitted the new regulator the part where the motor connects to how to you fit it back in when it back to front

[@steve323f]

Fantastic guide, I couldn't have done it without your help. But my motor is loose and not fully connecting to the cog. Can't tighten the three nuts any tighter and they are rounding. I don't know what to do. 😢

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Hi there if the bolts are rounding in the plastic housing unfortunately the best thing to do is replace this part. However if you are stuck a last resort would be a two pack glue mix as a temporary repair

[@steve323f]

@@main-tecrepair2000 I found out what was wrong yesterday. The mechanism came through the post with a cable/zip tie through the cog to prevent movement. So this restricted the motor going into the mechanism. I reached round the back, cut the tie, then used some weight and electric tools to get the rounded bolts into 0pace. Job done 👍👍

[@1bz2002]

What year/mark is this Audi? I assume there will be differences in the procedures for the different models?

[@Jim_Kay.]

Can anyone tell me what the size (length/diameter) of the 3 torx screws are for mounting the motor/regulator?

[@JayJay-xq3kf]

I'm still having issues with the swap. I noticed a crunch or clank sound when winding my window up or down, like something is tight and/or possibly clipping something else. I removed the speaker to get better access. However, the hole I can't get a screw into seems to have no thread whatsoever; the screw literally goes in and out without any resistance. It's a third party part from GSF, I'm wondering if it's faulty. I heard somewhere that there's an adjuster bolt by the speaker for the window/door frame, but I'm not sure if I should adjust that as I don't want the window popping out or cracking. Anybody have any advice?

[@valleysman1234]

Hi lee son has a 2007 a3 he put his drivers window down, but will only go back up to a inch which it does this really slow the window will not go up on the key, so do you think it could be the regulator if so could you tell me where you are as if close enough could we bring car to you also where did you got the replacement regulator from thanks for your help and time.

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Hi there the fault with the window only raising by an inch could possibly be an issue with the regulator however it’s tricky without seeing the car personally. Regulators and motors that power them have a resistance measurement taken and if exceeded the fault is registered and prevents the window raising to the closed position. I am located in Dorset. If you need any advice please feel free to message in the comments and I will do my best to reply asap.

[@jonathanpratt9524]

anyone know if an a3 saloon and a4 have the same rear window regulators?

[@shortfuse1987]

At what point should you cut the zip tie on the new regulator where the motor goes into? Thanks.

[@main-tecrepair2000]

The zip tie can be removed once you are ready to locate the replacement regulator to the window motor. The system senses resistance on the upward and downward positions.

[@shortfuse1987]

@@main-tecrepair2000 Thank you! Very helpful video 👍

[@pauldesmond3269]

was ok but you didnt show how to put the part that connects to the motor in??? i assume it just pops out when you depress the 2 lugs on each of the 3 parts that the 25mm hex goes in?? it looks like it could be a bit fiddly??

[@main-tecrepair2000]

You are exactly correct there. The motor simply clicks off when the bolts are released. If you need any further information please let me know 👍

[@adammander7108]

Hi where did you by the new kit from

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Hi there I purchased mine from a local parts suppliers GSF. You can find online too

[@D.DUB.V]

Hello...what year is this Audi? Would the 2016 be basically the same process?

[@main-tecrepair2000]

Hi there the Audi in this video is 2008, however the process for changing the regulator is very similar and follows almost the same process

[@deltex6181]

Ayo

[@manindaboof3687]

Which year model Audi A3 is this?

[@main-tecrepair2000]

2008 8p model

[@bruddab4474]

My window has fallen through the door, pretty sure the regulator is fine, would I just follow the same process or what would I do?

[@main-tecrepair2000]

The window falling through the door is most likely due to the cable snapping from the regulator. To be sure of this remove the door card and inspect this

[@ayoubmalla843]

Audi charged me 820 quid for this 😭😭