How to test a Porsche 911 window regulator?
The motor can be tested on a bench by applying 12 volts DC to the two terminals. If it doesn’t turn, then chances are that you have a broken window motor. After the motor is removed, you should be able to slide the bottom part of the regulator off of the track that is attached to the window glass.
Where are the electrical components in a Porsche 911?
The luggage compartment and the engine compartment fuse/relay panel are illustrated in Fig. 971-1, Fig. 971-2 and Fig. 971-3. Relay and module positions are included in the comprehensive list of electrical components in Table b. The last column of the table refers to photos or line art in this section which illustrates the component.
Where are the fuses located on a Porsche 911?
Ground point (G407) for DME components Table c through Table g list fuse positions in the front fuse/relay panel located in the left side of the luggage compartment and the rear fuse/relay panel located in the engine compartment. Fuse designations and locations are subject to change and may vary from car to car, depending on options.
Why is there a problem with my Porsche 911?
If all of these steps fail to pinpoint the problem, then you probably made a mistake somewhere along the line, or there might be a short circuit somewhere in the switch or the wiring of the car. Only painstaking testing using a continuity tester will be able to locate such a problem.
What to do with broken Porsche 911 window regulator?
Not much is better than driving in your 911 with the sunroof open and the windows down on a nice sunny day. Having a broken window regulator can surely put a damper on that. The first step in replacing either the regulator or the power window motor is to remove the door panel.
The luggage compartment and the engine compartment fuse/relay panel are illustrated in Fig. 971-1, Fig. 971-2 and Fig. 971-3. Relay and module positions are included in the comprehensive list of electrical components in Table b. The last column of the table refers to photos or line art in this section which illustrates the component.
Ground point (G407) for DME components Table c through Table g list fuse positions in the front fuse/relay panel located in the left side of the luggage compartment and the rear fuse/relay panel located in the engine compartment. Fuse designations and locations are subject to change and may vary from car to car, depending on options.
What causes a Porsche 911 regulator to fail?
The usual points of failure are the plastic rollers, and also the points where the regulator pivots and is riveted to itself. If you have a new regulator on hand, compare it to the damaged one, and you should be able to see the problem. Installation of the new regulator is straightforward.