Door window not dropping properly – a troubleshooting check list.

[elgyqc]

My problem was atypical, the connector from the wiring harness to the door latch was making intermittent contact. I am waiting for a new connector to finally fix it, though my temporary fix seems to be working now.

I encourage everyone who has experience with the window drop issue to read the document linked in the first post above and leave their comments in this thread.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

My problem was atypical, the connector from the wiring harness to the door latch was making intermittent contact. I am waiting for a new connector to finally fix it, though my temporary fix seems to be working now.

Was the issue with connector to outside latch (handle) or inside latch (handle)?

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

Was the issue with connector to outside latch (handle) or inside latch (handle)?

Neither... to the latch (locking mechanism) itself. It is a 9 pin connector.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

Neither... to the latch (locking mechanism) itself. It is a 9 pin connector.

Ok, thanks. I did change the 9-pin locking unit, but the issue came back as intermitent problem. I'll check the door latch connections next...

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

My problem was atypical, the connector from the wiring harness to the door latch was making intermittent contact. I am waiting for a new connector to finally fix it, though my temporary fix seems to be working now.

I encourage everyone who has experience with the window drop issue to read the document linked in the first post above and leave their comments in this thread.

Thanks for the info!
Looks like I had the same issue like you did. The actual 9-pin connector to the lock mechanism had connection issues, but was able to clean it so it works now.

Where you ordered the new connector from? I'd like to swap the connector as wellas well to avoid annoying same issues in the future.

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by pilot4fn

Thanks for the info!
Looks like I had the same issue like you did. The actual 9-pin connector to the lock mechanism had connection issues, but was able to clean it so it works now.

Where you ordered the new connector from? I'd like to swap the connector as wellas well to avoid annoying same issues in the future.

I ordered from eBay.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/262857126827
Your local Audi or VW dealer may have one. I am not looking forward to splicing the 9 wires.

[pilot4fn]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

I ordered from eBay.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/262857126827
Your local Audi or VW dealer may have one. I am not looking forward to splicing the 9 wires.

Perfect, thanks!

[elgyqc]

Originally Posted by elgyqc

My problem was atypical, the connector from the wiring harness to the door latch was making intermittent contact. I am waiting for a new connector to finally fix it, though my temporary fix seems to be working now...

Or not. I replaced the connector and still have the problem so it must be internal to the latch. I am weighing my options... don't feel like spending $600 CDN for the latch that my Boxster with the M535 alarm option needs. I am tempted to take mine apart to check for a bad solder joint or other simple fix.
I am wondering what would happen if I installed a standard latch (like from a VW, available for $60 CDN), that should at least fix my window problem, but what would it do to the alarm?