Title: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Bart_Maztra on April 11, 2022, 08:55:35 pm
Dear Matra enthusiasts,
My window mechanism just broke.
The plastic outer drive tube has snapped off. Just before the bend of the slider.
Does anyone have a tip for repairing or replacing?
it's the left hand side. And the motor is fine.
Thanks
Regards, Bart
My window mechanism just broke.
The plastic outer drive tube has snapped off. Just before the bend of the slider.
Does anyone have a tip for repairing or replacing?
it's the left hand side. And the motor is fine.
Thanks
Regards, Bart
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Grapes on April 15, 2022, 12:00:44 pm
I think that is more or less what happened to mine on the passenger side. Following this thread with interest.
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: TELBOY on April 15, 2022, 05:37:48 pm
Depends how much room you have and if you have enough existing tube before the break,
I used a 10mm plastic push fit pipe connector. Perfect fit and works great.
I used a 10mm plastic push fit pipe connector. Perfect fit and works great.
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Grapes on April 15, 2022, 08:18:10 pm
Ah that's clever, thanks
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Grapes on April 23, 2022, 11:48:48 pm
Hope I'm not hijacking this thread but I had a look at my broken passenger side mechanism and found out the tube snapped at the motor so the push fit pipe connector fix won't work in my case.
Would I need to get a whole new assembly including the motor or is it possible and easier to replace the tubing part? It looked like it's part of the motor and not easily detachable.
Would I need to get a whole new assembly including the motor or is it possible and easier to replace the tubing part? It looked like it's part of the motor and not easily detachable.
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Grapes on April 26, 2022, 02:52:15 pm
Just fixed mine with Pattex "ULTRA GEL" which for now honours its name.
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Oetker on March 29, 2023, 11:42:31 pm
Mine broke several times in the past 15 years.
Both sides on my1.6 are defect again.
I'm on a mission tofind a solution.
The Skoda felicia/favorite side doors back have the same mechanical system but it was impossible to fit.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CMoAAOSwLI1aczLI/s-l1600.jpg)
Now I am busy to make a system from a subaru.
It needs some adjustments but I have good hope.
Both sides on my1.6 are defect again.
I'm on a mission tofind a solution.
The Skoda felicia/favorite side doors back have the same mechanical system but it was impossible to fit.
(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CMoAAOSwLI1aczLI/s-l1600.jpg)
Now I am busy to make a system from a subaru.
It needs some adjustments but I have good hope.
Title: Re: side window mechanism broken
Post by: Grapes on March 30, 2023, 12:25:55 am
Currently my main issue is that the wiring is a bit shoddy. I hope to be able to replace some of the old wiring to make it work more reliable. Hope it works out with the subaru alternative 👍
