Converting Roll Up Windows To Power

terrydtdi

terrydtdi

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I'm considering purchasing some door cards with power window controls.

Is it worth the trouble converting everything?

I understand it's not just the door cards I would need, but regulators also.

I prefer the roll up door cards (not as much to go wrong) but not as much of a selection as there is with power.
 
Fixmy59bug

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At a minimum, you would need to change the door cards, window regulators, door wiring, and the CCM (since that is what actually operates the window motors).

Really not a job worth undertaking unless all parts are free.
 
Farfromovin

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You might be able to find a fellow TDI'er that would swap you parts. For some odd reason, there are folks who really prefer manual crank windows.
 
terrydtdi

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I think I'll stick with what I have. It's just not worth the trouble. I guess I'll just redo the door cards I have.

Thanks
 
compu_85

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Your best bet would be to find a car that has the options you want, park yours next to it, and move things over.
 
thebigarniedog

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Farfromovin said:
You might be able to find a fellow TDI'er that would swap you parts. For some odd reason, there are folks who really prefer manual crank windows.
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Some of us odd folk don't like the window falling inside the door during the winter months :D. If you live in a dollar dance State (ie frequent toll booths on the roadway), I could see the use of power windows (ie hard to shift, look, steer, and roll up a window) while re-merging into traffic after paying for the dollar dance.
 
oilhammer

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Farfromovin said:
You might be able to find a fellow TDI'er that would swap you parts. For some odd reason, there are folks who really prefer manual crank windows.
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Because some of us prefer windows that actually stay working. Forever. ;)

But to answer the OP's question, you'd have to change all the wiring to the CCM, and the CCM itself. A whole lot of work, but it can be done. I've switched them out the other way on my A3, even that was a bit of a pain, but I never had to deal with a broken regulator again.
 
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believe it or no. I have a electric motor (came out of a big rig 40 years ago) that mounted where the hand crank is. Before electric windows were an option in trucks. Run a power line to it an a switch. mainly used for pass. side
 
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