Motor of the glass elevator of the front left window.

[Fernando Noronha Leal]

My car is an AUDI A3 8L, gasoline, 1.6 liter, from 2000.

I have the problem of, after lowering the glass it does not get up.

I have tried to get a new motor but, apparently, Audi does not have it in stock.

(A friend of mine has already disassembled the door, tried the motor and says "it's dead").

Where can I buy, even used, another motor ?

Can anyone give me advice, please ?

Thanks

[Magnet]

Hello Fernando, 

It seems strange that your friend says the motor is dead, when the motor works to open the window. 

Personally, I would get a second opinion on this before attempting to buy a replacement motor. 
If the motor has failed, have you tried looking on eBay? 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Fernando Noronha Leal]

Thanks, Gareth.

In fact, some force is needed to do what the motor now does ...

But it does not succeed to close completely...

I'll try eBay.

 

 

[Magnet]

Thanks Fernando,

I really sounds to me that you have issues with the various linkages rather than the motor. 
I wouldn’t go off in a rush to buy another motor until everything else has been eliminated. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Fernando Noronha Leal]

You're right, Gareth. The customary reaction - to buy a new one - seldom is wise !

With two drops of WD40, the glass came to the top ! Some resistance is preventing the motor to do its job ...

Thanks.

Fernando

[Magnet]

Well done Fernando,

Now instead of finding a new motor, you can now find yourself a new friend! This one can seriously damage your wallet! 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Fernando Noronha Leal]

Lol !