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Electric Windows

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  • 03-07-2007 12:30pm
    #1
    BraveDonut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭


    A cable snapped in the mechanism for the driver's side window of my Renault Laguna. This is not an electrical cable, but more like a brake cable on a bicycle. I called Renault and they said that I would have to replace the whole mechanism (Over €300 plus VAT:( ).
    Does anyone know if this is absolutely necessary or if it is possible to replace the cable only?
    Thanks,


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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,352 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Happened to me in my '96 BMW 7-series. Cost about the same for a complete new lifting mechanism. My trusted specialist didn't wanna know about replacing the cable


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    crosstownk
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    On practically all makes of car the whole mechanism needs to be replaced. It may be possible to replace the cable, but the dealer won't be able to supply the cable. It could also be a very tricky job.

    Personally, I'd just have the mechanism replaced and wouldn't even attempt replacing the cable.
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    unkel
    Registered Users Posts: 65,352 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    crosstownk wrote:
    Personally, I'd just have the mechanism replaced and wouldn't even attempt replacing the cable.

    Same here. I did however have a quick look and it didn't seem to be an impossible job for someone who's DIY handy (and has a limited budget). Nothing much to lose if it doesn't work!

    The cable looked similar (slightly thicker) than one used for the gears / brakes on a bicycle :eek:

    Would they not use something more durable? On mine the cable was broken (wear and tear). It is amazing it actually lasted 10 years / 130k miles


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    OP - Have a look for a mechanism on www.ebay.co.uk.


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    BraveDonut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭BraveDonut


    Just called the breakers yard on the West Pier in DunLaoghaire and they said that they never get the unit from crashed cars but they actually make their own for €150. Gonna call down to him to take a look!


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    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    BraveDonut wrote:
    Just called the breakers yard on the West Pier in DunLaoghaire and they said that they never get the unit from crashed cars but they actually make their own for €150. Gonna call down to him to take a look!
    I've been down there before. Don't forget your wellies!;)


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    mondeoman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 393 ✭✭mondeoman


    BraveDonut wrote:
    Just called the breakers yard on the West Pier in DunLaoghaire and they said that they never get the unit from crashed cars but they actually make their own for €150. Gonna call down to him to take a look!

    Before you see that robbing fecker on the east pier,check out my link,my friends laguna 2 both window regulators went bust & he bought new regulators from these people,the item came within 3 days,all you need to do is fit the old motor to the new regulator & off you go.
    the motors very rearly give trouble.http://cgi.ebay.ie/RENAULT-LAGUNA-DOOR-WINDOW-REGULATOR-MOTOR-2001-05_W0QQitemZ320123813112QQihZ011QQcategoryZ10410QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem;)


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