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Putting in Electric Windows??

  • 10-09-2012 3:12pm
    #1
    CUPimus
    Site Banned Posts: 152 ✭✭


    I am driving an 04 golf and it has wind up windows. I am wondering how difficult it would be to put in electric windows or if it can even be done?


Comments

  • #2
    Yakuza
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭Yakuza


    It is probably less hassle to change to 04 Golf that has them!


  • #3
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    A mate of mine had a mid 90s micra a few years ago that had aftermarket electric windows. It looked like nothing more sophisticated than a motor jn a case bolted to the spindle that the winder handle was taken off attached to the door card


  • #4
    CUPimus
    Site Banned Posts: 152 ✭✭CUPimus


    Yea, its just that I love the car an would be very difficult to find another one as good. so its basically not worth my while..?? by the sounds of things it would cost a couple of thousand? time isn't an issue.. that wouldn't be a problem


  • #5
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    How the f*** does a 2004 Golf not have electric windows:confused:


  • #6
    CUPimus
    Site Banned Posts: 152 ✭✭CUPimus


    Senna wrote: »
    How the f*** does a 2004 Golf not have electric windows:confused:

    lol... i don't know, but thats what it is. its a special edition, maybe that why.


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  • #7
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    CUPimus wrote: »
    lol... i don't know, but thats what it is. its a special edition, maybe that why.

    Yeah a special "Paddy" edition:D


  • #8
    The Real B-man
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,740 Mod ✭✭✭✭The Real B-man


    Senna wrote: »
    Yeah a special "Paddy" edition:D

    Just like the Nissan Micra "Sport"...


  • #9
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    When I put in electric mirrors in the Bravo the wiring was all there, plugged in and away I went. Same with the foglight :)

    It more than likely will plug in, maybe need a relay somewhere in the system.

    Surely VW would be the same with wiring, it's cheaper to make all the looms the same. They couldn't be that mean...


  • #10
    Yakuza
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,141 ✭✭✭Yakuza


    Senna wrote: »
    How the f*** does a 2004 Golf not have electric windows:confused:
    Not sure if the OP is referring to a MarkIV or a MarkV (if I recall, the V went on sale here in 2004, having been launched in late 03), but I bought a MarkIV new in 2002 - the basic spec then had windey windows and steel wheels. The next spec up had *drumroll* front e/w. I bought a Highline which had all round e/w and decent alloys.


  • #11
    sean1141
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,088 ✭✭✭sean1141


    CUPimus wrote: »
    Yea, its just that I love the car an would be very difficult to find another one as good. so its basically not worth my while..?? by the sounds of things it would cost a couple of thousand? time isn't an issue.. that wouldn't be a problem

    A couple of hundred more like it


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  • #12
    dgt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,985 ✭✭✭✭dgt


    OSI wrote: »
    A look on google suggest a Mk4 would require a donor loom, and is a dash out job to get the wiring sorted properly.

    Not plug and play? How awful :mad:


  • #13
    si_guru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭si_guru


    I think 1000's of Renault and Rover SD1/RRC owners would happiply trade for winders!


  • #14
    paddy147
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 15,858 ✭✭✭✭paddy147


    CUPimus wrote: »
    I am driving an 04 golf and it has wind up windows. I am wondering how difficult it would be to put in electric windows or if it can even be done?


    Less electrics,so less to go wrong...would be my way of thinking.


  • #15
    THall04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 266 ✭✭THall04


    Try this............




  • #16
    bobin fudge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 656 ✭✭✭bobin fudge


    My 1990 BMW had just wind up windows so I got the BMW electric window switches put in by a garage, done all in the one afternoon -relatively simple they said as well - was quite pricey though around 400e


    Car came with Electric sunroof, mirrors onboard "computer" leather, wood trim etc but no elec windows!!


  • #17
    Wicklowandy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 801 ✭✭✭Wicklowandy


    Did t he switches do much good


  • #18
    bobin fudge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 656 ✭✭✭bobin fudge


    yeah does the job perfect and is the same quality and appearance as the bmws with them factory fitted


  • #19
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Only VW could get away with removing electric windows and calling it a "special edition".


  • #20
    mb1725
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,381 ✭✭✭mb1725


    I remember fitting something like this kit about 20 years ago, pretty good quality it was too, outlasted the car.

    Don't know about this kit but it is cheap and cheerful: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Van-Universal-Electric-Power-Window-Conversion-Kit-/140450035140?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item20b37975c4


  • #21
    David09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭David09


    If you check it out further you might find that the wiring is already there.

    I know someone who had a VW Sharan and wanted to fit cruise control. All he had to do was fit the column stalk from a higher spec car. Everything else that was required was already built in.

    Similarly, I had a base model focus with no remote stereo controls. I got one secondhand and was surprised to see that the multi-plug was taped up behind the steering column. All I'd to do was plug it in.


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