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16CVs Samba Member

Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4231 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 10:53 pm Post subject: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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This will be a place I can introduce or talk about my products or ideas. As no ads are allowed in the forums I am allowed to have a page and talk about new products to the market and have a place for members to ask questions.
I am introducing a kit to fix the dreaded slow right side Vanagon power window.
https://youtu.be/FJ0eeUIsrtA?si=5egtbxEGrMCQMwSK
I have tried wiring changes, as well as new switches and fine tuning window motors and some times I can not get them to speed up to an acceptable speed.
This kit is simple and works every time. So buy one a and install it then come and comment on it. All comments welcome as well as comments on anything else I sell.
I have Vapor barriers and a regulator and motor service as well as all the different harnesses for PDL,PW ,PM. Plus Mirroe lenses with signals in them as well.
Thanks for reading
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
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ALIKA T3 Samba Member

Joined: July 30, 2009 Posts: 7179 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii and France
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16CVs Samba Member

Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4231 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 8:40 am Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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Thanks for the comment, I hard wired mine in as the kit needs to be as basic as can be for the non electrically inclined owners out there.
Have you tried those lone taps, they are heavy duty and give a positive connection. _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
Samba member # 14980
Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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syncrodoka Samba Member

Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12295 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 10:00 am Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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Those posi-taps are far better than the other options like scotchlock or t-tap that people like to use. |
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1988M5 Samba Member

Joined: January 23, 2016 Posts: 843 Location: Tucson, AZ
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:32 am Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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Come on guys, learn how to use a voltmeter and isolate/understand the issue. "Volt-drop" is your friend to figure out stuff.
BK
PS Stacy is a great guy, I'd buy anything he's selling, that's if I needed it. _________________ 1991 tin top GL
2002 Winnebago Vista. VW VR6 24V Eurovan front clip powered class C 21' RV.
Some BMWs. |
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ALIKA T3 Samba Member

Joined: July 30, 2009 Posts: 7179 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii and France
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Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2025 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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16CVs wrote: |
Thanks for the comment, I hard wired mine in as the kit needs to be as basic as can be for the non electrically inclined owners out there.
Have you tried those lone taps, they are heavy duty and give a positive connection. |
No I haven't but I read about them on the forum a few years ago and liked their whole line of products.
I have all factory pins and housings and tools necessary to avoid using them, but for the average Joe, this is as good as it gets! _________________ Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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snoop Samba Member

Joined: June 22, 2007 Posts: 374 Location: SW Oregon
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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Installed the slow window fix; it's great! Super easy install and much faster window operation. Thanks Stacy! _________________ 87 Westy Camper |
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Gnarlodious Samba Member

Joined: September 28, 2013 Posts: 2404 Location: Bonners Ferry Idaho
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2025 2:30 am Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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My ’83 didn’t have electric windows so when I installed them I used dedicated 14 gauge wire all the way and the windows slide significantly faster than in Stacy’s video. I used silicone insulated robotics wire for around the door hinge so it doesn’t flex fatigue. _________________ Vanagon ’83 diesel AAZ w/Giles injection, 5spd 4.57R&P+TBD and a '78 diesel Rabbit |
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snoop Samba Member

Joined: June 22, 2007 Posts: 374 Location: SW Oregon
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: My official introduction Right side slow power window fix |
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In the interest of providing a quantitative measure of the effect of this fix and also a purely qualitative evaluation of it's satisfaction quotient:
Time to full up and full down are about 3 seconds now; before down was about 6 seconds and up was about 10 seconds...with helping it with a palmed hand on the glass! It would actually stop moving upward without the hand assist. Quite possibly the most satisfying upgrade to our van...owned for over 25 years, so lotta upgrades...ever!
Highly recommended if your passenger power window operation is anywhere near where our van's was. _________________ 87 Westy Camper |
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