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  1. cayvman
    Okay, put everything back together and normalized windows and the latch is working as expected re the drop down feature. However, Maurice you were right regarding the cable being stretched. The window drops down maybe 1mm, hardly enough to clear the trim. I did inspect the cable when I had everything apart and sure enough, there was definitely visible slack in the cable when the window was all the way up (or was it when it was all the way down). Either way, there was noticeable slack. I did not take the regulator off to inspect and see if the plastic lead was damaged as Ross1 experienced. I didn't notice any pieces of plastic in the door cavity, not that that means the piece wasn't damaged. So, the long and short of it, do I need to buy the entire regulator or can one purchase just the cable? And finally, when doing this job, removed the side air bag to get to everything, and now my airbag light is on. Is this normal or did I screw up on the reinstall?
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    Thanks. Figured it out after re re re reading the bentley. Should the drop down feature work before putting the whole door back together? Cause it doesn't. It doesn't even activate the microswitches. Guess I'll find out the hard way.
  3. cayvman
    Any idea how to separate the door handle connecting piece from the door latch? Having the darndest time. I know it's probably something very simple but can't seem to solve the puzzle. Anyone have experience with this?
  4. cayvman
    Maurice and Ross, thanks for the info. Ross, in your picture is that a before pix? Got the latch and plan on installing today. Will look at the cable as to contributing to the latest symptom. Will post my results. Thanks again. Joe
  5. cayvman
    Joe: From your most recent symptoms, there is the possibility that your window regulator may also need replacing. What you describe here (..."hear the switches activating, but the window doesn't move...otherwise the window is still functioning...), the window regulator cable may have frayed or stretched. Just be sure to inspect the overal length of the cable routing before you put the door panel back on. Regards, Maurice. Maurice, Thanks for the heads up. Can you please expand on what you mean by "overall length of the cable routing" and how to do so? It's late and too lazy to check the Bentley.
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    Thanks, Ordered the part today from Sunset. We'll see what happens this weekend.
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    Joe: If you call Sunset, ask for Jeff. He is very knowledgeable and has always been patient and helpful with my parts requests. Regards, Maurice. Finally got around to removing the door panel and didn't notice any loose wires. So much for being lucky. However, I have an update on the situation. Last time I posted the window would go down the requisite ~13mm, when I activated either the outside or inside door handle but would immediately go back up upon releasing the handle. Now it doesn't go down, I can hear the switches activating, but the window doesn't move, otherwise the window is still functioning. Going up and down when I activate the window switch. Appreciate any and all experiences with this. Thanks, Joe
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    Maurice, Thanks for the quick reply. I like to think that I'm mechanically inclined. Will call Sunset and see what they have to say about selling the microswitches only. According to Porsche service rep and mechanic (taken with a grain of salt), you have to replace the entire latch mechanism. Thanks again, Joe
  9. cayvman
    Along the same line, when I open the door the window drops down the 13mm, however, as soon as I let go of the door handle (inside or outside) the window goes back up. Took it to the dealer and mechanic hooked it up to machine, and said that the problem is in the door latch. The door is telling the window it is closed when in fact it's open. The part is ~$400 and labor about the same. Anyone out there have a similar problem? Would like to try to dim, if anyone has fixed their own, would appreciate any info. Where to buy parts, how to do, things not to do. Thanks, Joe
  10. cayvman
    I recently had my plastic rear window replaced and all seemed well until today. Started to rain in LA and noticed droplets of water coming into the cab at the seams where the stitching is. Is this common or did the installer do a lousy job? If it's the latter, short of replacing it again by an experienced Porsche shop, is there anything I can do to stop the leaks?
  11. cayvman
    Does anyone have any information or direct experience on the replica wheels being sold on e-Bay and other direct sellers? They're made in Italy and supposedly "made in the same factory as RUF, Techart, and Gemballa".
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