Window doesn't raise anymore: $1000 estimate by dealer
 

Hi,

My passenger side window stopped raising/closing on my 2006 997 (after making some grinding noise and having to raise it manually to drive home). Dealer in Manhattan wants $1000 for the job, split as $275 in parts and the rest in labor. This seems exorbitantly high so wanted to check in here before going ahead/looking for other options

thank you

I had a similar issue repaired under warranty. Apparently, it was a blown fuse. If this is the case for your car, the repair should not take long.

Ridiculous price.
1) Check the fuse
2) remove the door skin (easy)
3) Check the regulator cables etc
4) Check the window motor


Probably the regulator is toast.


I bought a used one on eBay for ~$80.


Easy DIY job.


Just make sure that you put painters tape on the inner metal door skin where it will touch the side skirt of the car. (As me how I know).


If they were to do the labor for $300, and would use your supplied part, I might be tempted to use them. Otherwise, NO WAY.


Good luck w/ it.

Agreed! Just replaced my passenger regulator for $80 (thank you eBay) and about 30 minutes of time to R&R the door panel. Just make sure to buy a regulator that is for the same vehicle and has the same part #.

Mine cost $900 at the dealer. Was the regulator.

Sounds like a good time to get aquainted with taking apart your door panel. I had the same problem with my 996. A cheap part on eBay and an hour later and I was back in business.

real question is why is the passenger using the window so much?

It's not that hard of a fix. Google it.

$1,000 is absurd!

Remember, it's repairs like this that pay for the fancy marble floors and gold-plated toilets at the Porsche dealerships.

Actually, it's more likely the fact that it is used less, is the reason it broke first in this case.

I agree 100%. The less you use an item, the more it will break. I have an electronic recliner sofa that the side that I never used just broke down. When I don't use my car for a while, I notice weird noises, lights pop up, etc...The fix? Use it more.......:)

Exactly! USE these things.