Drivers side window issues? the window power amp controller has a habit of failing leading to an intermittent or non working window, lucky it is a very easy fix and free to boot if you can use a soldering iron.

 

The unit in question is fitted in the drivers door, it is held in place with a single 10m bolt and has one 8 way connector plugged in to it, roughly just off central towards the rear of the door.

 

Once removed the outer case needs easing off the lower connector area, the internal part then slides out in one piece.

 

Photo 1 shows the internal parts of the unit and the pcb its all mounted on removed from the outer case, the two relays to the left are the output up and down for the window motor and the steel busbars to the right are the connection interface to the door wiring loom and the source of the problems.

 

Photo 2 shows the unit end up where the connector goes in and again the source of most issues the unit suffers from.

 

 

 

Photo 3 shows the rear of the pcb and the area in red is where the connector busbars are soldered to, not easy to see the problem yet.

 

 

Photo 4 shows the problem in clearer detail, the pin solder has failed and this is the cause of the intermittent or no connection and the failed window operation.

 

 

Photo 5 shows the method of repair, by applying a soldering iron to the effect area the solder will reflow and make a new connection.

 

 

 

Photo 6 shows the final result, a nice solid connection that will get that window operating again, just put the unit back together and refit to the door.

 

Happy fixing :D

 

Jeff TT

:bow: awesome - thanks Jeff!

 

I believe this is the fault I have with my new one, I'll have a look tomorrow!!! :D

As helpful as ever there Jeff......

 

.......and many thanks for doing mine for me last month:cool:

 

Richard:)

Good stuff Jeff.

Had same prob last month, but luckily had a spare on my Jap TT.

Now i will get it apart and have another spare.

perfect guide i almost bought a new window amp but luckily i had a look on here first :), prized open the smallest hole on back of box, there it was unsoldered terminal dab of solder, Fixed! tiny bit of black electrical tape to neaten box nd i now have a working drivers side window :) 1st time in 8 months :P

 

Marlow TT Cornwall

:clap: thank you again Jeff

Great repair thread Jeff :thumbup1: