VW Beetle Window winder mechanism remove and refresh

[@jimearley9624]

Thank you so very much for teaching me how to fix my window regulators. Now I have working windows!

[@Gold_mask]

Love your videos. Thanks for the effort you put into making them. It doesn't go unnoticed. Now I'm ready to go tackle both of my slipping window regulators.

[@BoostedVW]

Thanks glad they help, good luck with them

[@kylejames0851]

Couldn't have done it without this video! Just purchased a 71' beetle with little knowledge of do-it-yourself car repair. Thank you for the great video.

[@aneyesky]

I removed the mechanism. It was indeed crud filled. I noticed the drive cable/ metal coil is similar to a pipe cleaner . It has some sort of fiber spun into its structure. In one of the manuals I found said NOT to grease it. I suspect it's because when cold, the viscosity of the grease will make it harder to operate.But it's far better now and at least works.In the future, I will use a light, silicon type lubricant, so the cable can freely move as a spiral, in any temperature. My spiral cable thing has begun to flatten but since cleaning has become much easier to operate. I couldn't have done this without your help. Thanks again from Oregon.

[@BoostedVW]

I hadnt thought about the temp thing, it doesnt get that cold here in Aus but I could see it being an issue in colder climates

[@aneyesky]

I've got a slippage issue as well. Was super corroded,rusty. In fact if I end up naming this 72 super beetle,it will be Rusty. My first step was to try and free up the mechanism,just to see if it would move. I WD40ed the crank,like a dummy,and now it isn't catching the cable gear. So I'll R&R it,or at least just remove it,clean it,and grease it. But the crank mechanism appears to not like to be greased. If I'm hearing correctly from others anyway. I really appreciate your videos,they are the best made,concise, and your tips and tricks are great. Thanks again.

[@BoostedVW]

No problems hope you get it sorted.

[@kaylajason8917]

Thank you so much for this. You saved me from buying new and fixing what I already had on hand.

[@BoostedVW]

Thanks Jason, glad it helped.

[@b8ascrub]

Great video, getting ready to purchase a 72 and the owner stated the windows are hard to wind up. Thinking I need to clean and grease the channel. 👍

[@beto1515]

thanks so much for this video My sister was very mad because I was having big trouble putting back the window regulator, thanks to you I finally fixed it .👍👍😭😭😭😭😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@gsxr419]

Great video. Took me a little over an hour. I am only mildly mechanically inclined.

[@JackCLD]

cheers for doing this! Helped me out massively!

[@TheTTVCrew]

Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@Bruehoyt]

Thanks! I was having trouble getting my 71 bus window and broken regulator mechanism out! The Bentley manual said to undo the front channel bolt but fails to say to undo the top screw which you did.

[@rustOfunk]

great vid. thanks for adding the tip about the 1/4 window rivets!

[@Thefreak228]

This is exactly where I was stuck. Thank you!

[@SUBDUB67]

Nice fix, hope you had a good long weekend!

[@RacingAlien]

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time to make it and help us!!!!

[@BoostedVW]

RacingAlien thanks,glad it helped

[@djskidz69]

Thanks, you have saved me a lot of swearing and a wasted afternoon 🤙🏻

[@benjiereeves4919]

Awesome video, nailed it. So helpful

[@BoostedVW]

Benjie Reeves thanks, glad it helped

[@drifterexx]

Great video. Exactly what I need.

[@beefsoda1]

thank you! i have been searching for exactly this info.

[@johnw3638]

Thanks for this. Much help

[@BoostedVW]

No worries, glad it helped.

[@train.sleep.eat.repeat5278]

Many thanks for making this vid😁

[@JuanRodriguez-my8mm]

Great video, very helpful, thanks for sharing!

[@joshualopez7510]

can you make a video on how to remove the door panels?

[@BoostedVW]

Joshua Lopez pretty sure I covered it in another video I did working on the doors, was the window rubber replacement from memory

[@cso027]

I did everything just like you did! Great video, thanks for it. BUT my window is stuck, i can somewhat wind it with extra help, but something is definitely wrong. Any tips? Thanks in advance!

[@BoostedVW]

László Tóth if you unbolt the glass from the mechanism does it still wind up and down?

[@TowelPros]

@@BoostedVW Did mine tonight. It's stopping about an inch from the top. It's also a little rough going up..brand new mechanism and replaced both. Frustrating. All bolts lined up the 2nd time...first time, glass was not lined up and could not get into opening. I think it's something related to the side window, but we had it out. Also, the rubber going down the side window went WAY down into the door panel. Almost like someone replaced it and didn't bother to cut it.

[@briansmythe3000]

Thanks very helpful

[@alreimer1465]

Thanks. I was fighting it

[@BoostedVW]

Glad it helped

[@kpj54256]

I know its off topic a bit, but how did you get your central locking to work? I tried to fit mine in and when I bolted my window track in, the rod from the actuator got pinched. Can you shoot me a pic of how your rod is bent, or the inside of the door how to bypass a plate that is in the way of the lock rod from moving freely? Or maybe a video of installing central locking on a later model like yours. I have a 71 and am having trouble installing it. I can fabricate mounts if needed. just need to find out how to install the actuator rod setup. Also, how did you wire the actuators at the hinge point? I was thinking a pin and contact setup. Thoughts?

[@BoostedVW]

Hi Kenny, unfortunately my bug is in storage at the other end of the country but there wasn’t anything out of the ordinary with the install That door is actually off my 71, the only thing I did you can see is that hole I cut at the top to give access to attach the rod clamp

[@timfraser5820]

Brilliant ! Thanks for this.

[@johnhill2422]

Very Helpful, Thanks for sharing

[@davidgriffiths6179]

Done everything you said and still cannot get the winder to operate smoothly without sticking half way ! Any ideas ?

[@BoostedVW]

If you unbolt the glass can you slide it up and down by hand smoothly or is tight spot? There may be a worn section of the cable b

[@davidgriffiths6179]

Yes done that after three days have found I can get the window up but it sticks coming down, to the extent that it pulled the glass out of the metal holder. I have purchased three new mechanism all the same. So currently have the glass loose in the holder and I need to push the glass down as I wind down to keep it in the holder. Have got rid of the flash winders as they wreck the mechanism thread. Any further ideas ?

[@jeannettehelbert2541]

How did you take the window crank off?

[@BoostedVW]

If it’s just the stock factory handle you pop the plastic cover off and there’s a screw underneath it.

[@kkooloo5781]

Would be nice if you could have explained for a few seconds how mechanism works

[@tango9051]

how to remove vent lock

[@BoostedVW]

Look under the lock youll see the 2 rivets holding them in place.