Not really! Have you tried unhooking the negative battery cable? If it then works for a few minutes, it is a sensor inside the door! I am working on a bypass for this common problem! A toggle switch for the window RELAY.
If the power window switch continues to make noise after the window has closed, it most likely needs a replacement. Search for VW Beetle aftermarket parts.
Follow the instructions on the link below. If you take your time and have patience, it isn't too bad. http://www.denlorstools.com/autoblog/2008/10/new-beetle-quarter-window-replacement-auto-tools/
See this post for instructions and photoshttp://www.ricksfreeautorepairadvice.com/repair-topics/window-power-repair/replace-a-power-window-regulator
intermitting problem with no power at drivers door
wire lose? bad motor if its power. could be a number of things. do you hear the motor if it is a power window?
The power window motor could be bad.
check power going to the switch , and power coming out of the switch ,if no power check fuses and wiring for open or shorts , then remove door panel and bench test the motor basically put power to the window motor
Two common culprits are found to be the cause of electric window problems with a Ford Focus. The first is that the power window motor has burned out. The second is the window coming off track.
There are a couple of different reasons as to why there would be power window failure in a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. One reason could be a faulty fuse or it could also be a short in the window motor.
Run another dedicated hot wire to the drivers window switch. This will provide power to that window no matter if the driver cuts the power or not.
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Acura power window diagrams are the best way to see how the cables are connected. Auto repair books show and instruct step by step how to repair problems a vehicle may have.