E/window motors interchangable?

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eko
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:00 am

Are the electric window motors in a facelift a staight swap into a pre facelift?
I know ill need to change the glass but need to know if wiring connections are the same?

Change the door loom,that simple?
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:36 am

glass and mechanism are different. however they work the same electicly. No need to replace the loom.
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:44 am

Just needed it confirming,thanks Smithy :)
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:46 am

you do know that the mounting points on the inside of the door are different ! So you cant put the wrong mech inside the door (it just wont fit)
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:52 am

smithy318i wrote:you do know that the mounting points on the inside of the door are different ! So you cant put the wrong mech inside the door (it just wont fit)
? :mad:

You mean the factory drilled mounting holes are different?
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:55 am

as far as i am aware, the doors have different mounting points for the e/w between pre and post facelift.
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Post Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:59 am

Bollox,think ill whip the panels off both cars tomorrow and have a look!

Was planning on swapping the Black glass to my project car but well soon see.

Nice one S :) mithy
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