HELP ! Part Needed and no longer produced

BigPritch

BigPritch

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Hoping someone here can help me please.
My window motor on my 57 T5 is no longer working properly, so can't operate the windows & central locking iffy.

VW say no longer available and no replacement available either.

Part No(s) - 6Y1959801- original
6Y1959801VW6 - replacement stopped in 2023

According to VW Van Centre - nothing they can do !!

I have tried CaliParts and the item they sent me (correct), didn't work.

Can anyone assist ?

Many thanks
 
This was discussed in another thread back in 2024 with help suggested by @WelshGas. If it helps the link is below.
They might be able to assist.

VW Window Motor - 6Y1 959 801 Leader Automotive Birmingham Solihull

Leader Automotive VW Window Motor - 6Y1 959 801 mobile auto electrical repairs and replacement, covering the Birmingham, Solihull and West Midlands areas
leaderautomotive.co.uk
 
If you're going to replace it yourself, get it out and have a good look around it because there might well be a manufacturer's name on it. e.g. Bosch or Valeo. There may be an equivalent still being made for another van/car.
 
Can you give me your VIN number?
And what is not working properly?
The central locking shouldn't be iffy because of a not properly working window motor.
And that part number, I can't find it on a T5.
 
I fear that when your van center says they CAN’T do anything for you, they are really saying they WON’T do anything for you…

Our van is 17 years old this year, and we have also encountered some situations where a part was no longer available from VW, but our van centre’s supply people have always scavenged the market for us and found a part that fitted and worked, eventually. Took them some time, sometimes, that’s true, but until now they have always succeeded.
I guess we are just lucky to have them…
 
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bvddobb said:
I fear that when your van center says they CAN’T do anything for you, they are really saying they WON’T do anything for you…

Our van is 17byearsvold this year, and we have also encountered some situations where a part was no longer available from VW, but our van centre’s supply people have always scavenged the market for us and found a part that fitted and worked, eventually. Took them some time, sometimes, that’s true, but until now they have always succeeded.
I guess we are just lucky to have them…
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Care to share which Centre ?
I got the same impression when I spoke to my local one, didn't seem bothered at all.
 
Ch1pbutty said:
Can you hear the window motor and / or crunching noise? If so, then you just need to replace the regulator (cable).

VW Transporter T5 (Van /Camper) Drivers Front Electric Window Regulator 2003-2015

New VW Transporter T5 front window mechanism. OE Quality replacement VW Transporter van regulator with 12 months warranty | Free Fast UK Delivery
carwindowregs.co.uk
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Nope, no noise at all.
My garage has looked at it and basically need a new/replacement one
Cheers
 
TripleBee said:
Can you give me your VIN number?
And what is not working properly?
The central locking shouldn't be iffy because of a not properly working window motor.
And that part number, I can't find it on a T5.
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Window not operational at all, on both front doors.
No noise at all, so not even 'trying' to work.
Been to local VW guys, say it needs new/replacing, but VW don't do the part anymore.....
Told that this unit also controls the central locking...what I was told.

Window Motor.jpg
 
BigPritch said:
Window not operational at all, on both front doors.
No noise at all, so not even 'trying' to work.
Been to local VW guys, say it needs new/replacing, but VW don't do the part anymore.....
Told that this unit also controls the central locking...what I was told.

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With both fronts not working . Check the earth wires !
& wiring generally?
 
Hi there. I'm new to this forum having just purchased a Cali three weeks ago. I'm a teacher in Germany and nothing to do with the motor industry in any way or form but have exploited a postal loophole.
I help the A2 community (the old original aluminium one) with spares that are NLA or, Audi UK can't souce (brexit and VAT etc etc). I have even sent stuff to an Audi dealer in Glasgow for one of their customer cars!
I have an account here: https://audi-tradition-parts.de/de_DE for AUdi bits and have sent many €10's of thousands across to the UK. Small stuff, clips, springs, engine mounts and that sort of thing. All done at cost + DHL post and to date, nothing has been intercepted by your friends on the border. I do this to help the A2 community keep these little cars on the road where a €45 cable made from UK Unobtainium can take the car off the road permanently.

If you do some work on google and VW have a similar facility to Audi Tradition and you can find the part you need then let's see what can be arranged. FWIW, I'm "Rickmeister" on the A2OC uk forum if you want to check me and this offer over there.
 
BigPritch said:
Window not operational at all, on both front doors.
No noise at all, so not even 'trying' to work.
Been to local VW guys, say it needs new/replacing, but VW don't do the part anymore.....
Told that this unit also controls the central locking...what I was told.

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The fact that Both windows L & R.have stopped working either indicates that both window motors have failed , so you require 2 x Window electric motors ( Extremely Unlikely ) or a straight forward electrical fault.
I would check you have power to the window switches on the Drivers door.
A reasonably common problem is that wires break in the wiring loom to the drivers door or corrosion in the switch due to water from an open window.
If you are not upto a little electrical investigation then a good auto electrician is required.
 
BigPritch said:
Hoping someone here can help me please.
My window motor on my 57 T5 is no longer working properly, so can't operate the windows & central locking iffy.

VW say no longer available and no replacement available either.

Part No(s) - 6Y1959801- original
6Y1959801VW6 - replacement stopped in 2023

According to VW Van Centre - nothing they can do !!

I have tried CaliParts and the item they sent me (correct), didn't work.

Can anyone assist ?

Many thanks
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Found this on e bay. Polo has same number.

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Try T5 Spares Limited - 07512 129971 https://www.facebook.com/people/T5-Spares-Limited/100057400361987/
They have been really helpful with parts, and I contacted them about window door modules, they usually have 2nd hand ones in stock, but also put me in touch with a great guy that can repair them too, so rather than take my money, they advised trying the repair first, which has been great as he also repaired my sliding door module. They break T5's so usually have the spare parts you need and are all tested. If they dont have the part they will point you in the right direction.
 
OllieCollieCali said:
Try T5 Spares Limited - 07512 129971 https://www.facebook.com/people/T5-Spares-Limited/100057400361987/
They have been really helpful with parts, and I contacted them about window door modules, they usually have 2nd hand ones in stock, but also put me in touch with a great guy that can repair them too, so rather than take my money, they advised trying the repair first, which has been great as he also repaired my sliding door module. They break T5's so usually have the spare parts you need and are all tested. If they dont have the part they will point you in the right direction.
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Cheers fella thats handy to know, especially the 'repair' bit. I'll ctc them.
Much appreciated
 
ALI Express has a Chinese compatible brand new part for £72.36 + £13.92 shipping.
I buy all my parts for my smart cars from china, never had any problems
 
BigPritch said:
Cheers fella thats handy to know, especially the 'repair' bit. I'll ctc them.
Much appreciated
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I think you need to see what @WelshGas is saying. I doesn't make sense that both are broken.

Last year I had my electric sliding door break. An auto electrician fixed the module rather than get a new one. BUT it seems very unlikely that both have independently broken. A good auto-electrician (I used Google to find) would be able to trace the fault.
 
Does your Passenger window open and close if you operate it from the passenger side? I had a similar issue where both the windows stopped working from the drivers side switch, but passenger window worked from the passenger switch so I knew it wasnt the window. Like you the central locking was iffy as well, and the passenger door wouldnt always lock from the fob. I also had the issue of the electric folding mirrors not working either, and often ended up with the mirrors stuck folded in.
It could be like Welshgas says a simple fault with the drivers window switch, but if not The door control module in the drivers door links to the drivers window switch, mirrors and central locking. As soon as I had the door module repaired / replaced everything worked as it should again.
 
OllieCollieCali said:
Does your Passenger window open and close if you operate it from the passenger side? I had a similar issue where both the windows stopped working from the drivers side switch, but passenger window worked from the passenger switch so I knew it wasnt the window. Like you the central locking was iffy as well, and the passenger door wouldnt always lock from the fob. I also had the issue of the electric folding mirrors not working either, and often ended up with the mirrors stuck folded in.
It could be like Welshgas says a simple fault with the drivers window switch, but if not The door control module in the drivers door links to the drivers window switch, mirrors and central locking. As soon as I had the door module repaired / replaced everything worked as it should again
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BigPritch said:
Window not operational at all, on both front doors.
No noise at all, so not even 'trying' to work.
Been to local VW guys, say it needs new/replacing, but VW don't do the part anymore.....
Told that this unit also controls the central locking...what I was told.

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"Made in France" suggests it might be a Valeo part. Take it off a visit a Citroen or Renault dealer. See if they recognise it.
Has anyone Googled the part number(s)?
 
Yes passenger window opens/closes from passenger side only.
I have managed to source a replacement part (thanks guys), am getting it replaced/fitted next Wed so fingers crossed.
Garage I use are VW experts (ex VW Van Centre), so hopefully new part will do the trick.

THANK YOU EVERYONE for your very valuable input and help, and will update with outcome.

Cheers
 
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