Instead of paying $300 for VW to do this I ordered a Mk7 golf switch online which cost me $30. Even though my car is right hand drive I followed this video and the whole job took me 20 min! Thanks for the upload!
Yes, paid $47 on Amazon for the switch, took just over 30 minutes. Same frustrations figuring out 5 different connectors, but great instructions and ready to roll--and roll down!
i watched the video and others for Jetta & MK6. I had the same thought as Adam, why not take it out from the top? I now know why after fiddling with trim tools, screw drivers, micro pics, etc. for about an hour. Take the door off like GW recommends, it's a 10 minute job & will save you a ton of grief. Thanks GW, well done!
Tried to lever it out first, pretty hard, did the process in this video, also kinda tricky to pull the panel off, but did it, saw the underside, realised that levering it over was probably not going to work. Anyway, did it. Panel has some scratches now but not easy to see ;) Thanks!
Attention!!! I had problems getting the switch out. I had not only to push back the 2 big front clips, no, also the side ones (4x). And 2 of the side ones (towards the driver) are hard to get to. Be careful!!
Kingly Misfit just used this whole procedure to replace the master switches in my ‘17 Sportwagen. After doing it, I’m pretty positive it can’t just be levered out. The clips on the inside have to be depressed big time to get the switch trim out. I just don’t think it could be done from the outside. Honestly though it really wasn’t that big of a deal - just looks scary. Hope that helps.
Hallo Master, ich glaube Sie sind in Deutschland. Ich habe eine kurze Frage zu meinen Superb 3 mit Baujahr 2016. Ich muss auch den Fensterheber Schalter wechseln. Ist Superb 3's Türverkleidung gleich wie Golf 7? Vielen Dank für die Rückmeldung.
Hi, I need your help on something similar. the window from drivers door, sometimes doesn t not go down, but few minutes pass, it works right. what can it be?? the swicth is ok?? can you help me?
Why did you have to replace this? I wonder if my switch is broken somehow because my - 17 golf driver side door window will open if I keep button pressed down but not automatically when you press it once. All the other windows does work automatically.
It may just need calibration. Press the button for direction of travel, then keep holding it for about 5seconds after its finished. Should be auto next time you try
Pretty easy to follow along. All I can add is that a good set of spudging tools is worth having, as it helps you apply pressure to release the door panels.
@@Stylefront VW are notorious for rattles...wait till your bumper to bumper warranty is out then start watching videos how to pull panels and such apart to reduce vibration.
I was just questioning why he took the door card off, thought I was the idiot for a second, a 2 quid trim tool saves the arse ache of everything he's just done.
Instead of paying $300 for VW to do this I ordered a Mk7 golf switch online which cost me $30. Even though my car is right hand drive I followed this video and the whole job took me 20 min! Thanks for the upload!
Can you send me the link on where I can buy it please and thank you
@@sashalettiery6755
www.ebay.com.au/itm/273932176844
Do u have to unplug the battery?
@@deansonte9603 no
Can you please send me the link
Yes, paid $47 on Amazon for the switch, took just over 30 minutes. Same frustrations figuring out 5 different connectors, but great instructions and ready to roll--and roll down!
I feel like a professional after successfully changing the power window switch. Thanks for this video.
Great! As a woman :D and an absolute amateur it took me only half an hour to do it! Thanks a lot!
Great camera angles to show what i need to know. Now I can brag to my family; I fixed it myself!
i watched the video and others for Jetta & MK6. I had the same thought as Adam, why not take it out from the top? I now know why after fiddling with trim tools, screw drivers, micro pics, etc. for about an hour. Take the door off like GW recommends, it's a 10 minute job & will save you a ton of grief. Thanks GW, well done!
What if the door pins/clips brake with the pulling?
@@JoseMG39 then just buy some new ones lmao not that big of deal they’re like a dollar
Watching your video
I changed mine by myself
Thanks a lot 👌👍
Awesome vid my man. You saving me money
Switch replaced successfully! Thank you 🎉
Excellent camera work on details of electrical connections.
100% agree
Tried to lever it out first, pretty hard, did the process in this video, also kinda tricky to pull the panel off, but did it, saw the underside, realised that levering it over was probably not going to work. Anyway, did it. Panel has some scratches now but not easy to see ;)
Thanks!
Thanks man, it helped me a lot! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
awesome...I ordered switch for 10e from Ali...changed it in 20mins like in this video...highly recommending
Thank you - I did this today.
Awesome video...took 15 minutes..😃
Thank you very much Golfwagen
Are you able to just remove the switch housing from the door without taking off the panel?
Attention!!! I had problems getting the switch out. I had not only to push back the 2 big front clips, no, also the side ones (4x). And 2 of the side ones (towards the driver) are hard to get to. Be careful!!
Same! Wish i read this sooner as i almost broke the clips. But luckily, we identified the clips.
Can you pry it out from the top? So you don’t have to take the door paneling off?
Nope. Have to press the tabs on the inside. Doing it from the outside will break the button housing and the door.
can you just lever it out without taking whole panel off
Did you ever find out if you could do it without taking the panel off??
Kingly Misfit just used this whole procedure to replace the master switches in my ‘17 Sportwagen. After doing it, I’m pretty positive it can’t just be levered out. The clips on the inside have to be depressed big time to get the switch trim out. I just don’t think it could be done from the outside. Honestly though it really wasn’t that big of a deal - just looks scary. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the feedback, I’m guessing you’re no mechanic. How much time did it take ?
@@user-hs2hd7wp9g yeah you are correct, paid to have it done, need to remove the panel
Looking at the part couldn't it just be pulled out without taking the door panel off?
Muchas gracias desde México
Worked on my MK7 golf r 2016🙏🏽
Hallo Master, ich glaube Sie sind in Deutschland. Ich habe eine kurze Frage zu meinen Superb 3 mit Baujahr 2016. Ich muss auch den Fensterheber Schalter wechseln. Ist Superb 3's Türverkleidung gleich wie Golf 7? Vielen Dank für die Rückmeldung.
Hi, I need your help on something similar. the window from drivers door, sometimes doesn t not go down, but few minutes pass, it works right. what can it be?? the swicth is ok?? can you help me?
Why did you have to replace this? I wonder if my switch is broken somehow because my - 17 golf driver side door window will open if I keep button pressed down but not automatically when you press it once. All the other windows does work automatically.
It may just need calibration. Press the button for direction of travel, then keep holding it for about 5seconds after its finished. Should be auto next time you try
@@goalswingames thanks for tip! It started working by it self, mysterious thing 😁
You are a legend sir thank you.
Brilliant video. Thank you.
Can you do this without taking panel off as my window switch is two buttons as have 3dr
Ur the best
Thank you very much!
Pretty easy to follow along. All I can add is that a good set of spudging tools is worth having, as it helps you apply pressure to release the door panels.
Is it the same procedure for the rear windows?
This switch vibrates like crazy when I listen to music... Anyone know of a fix for this?
Man, I had similar issues. My switch is super loose when I try to use it. So annoying!
someone probably pried it off from the top to replace a bad switch. U may need a new switch holder..
Dan same for me. I thought my door speaker was blown for months but no, it's the stupid driver/passenger window buttons rattling.
@@Stylefront VW are notorious for rattles...wait till your bumper to bumper warranty is out then start watching videos how to pull panels and such apart to reduce vibration.
Thanks!
Thanks a lot, 😊😊😊😊
You don’t even need to remove door panel just get a spudger pry it behind the back part push forward and it pops up
Does that actually work? Did you try it?
This method seems excessive to me when you should be able to pry it out with a trim tool.
@@Laviothan yes I work on vw most days and these are common problems I just learned over time this was easier
What size torx driver?
Obrigado( Thanks )
Dude, you didn't have to take the door panel off. You could have taken it off with a flat head screwdriver by pushing in the locking points..
I levered it out from the outside. Lmao this whole procedure is so damn unnecessary
I was just questioning why he took the door card off, thought I was the idiot for a second, a 2 quid trim tool saves the arse ache of everything he's just done.
The clips didn’t snap when you levered it out
What is the Part Number?
awesome, thank you!!
So looks like all golf have the same problem
Thx
Thanks very much
dziekuje bardzo
Thanks !
You can prise the switch housing from the top,with out taking the entire door card off,
no
Any one know what type of screwdriver you need to removed these?
He says torx on the video lol
@@HtownRO what size?
Did this 1 min
Doing it all wrong😮
what a shitty design, not user firendly at all. It was a lot more easier in Golf 5.
Replacement from china i got
my driver door switch will not open front passenger window but it closes it if its open any suggestion or do i need to replace it
@@sandilefuneka1997 replace switch
Speak english
Mace windu
Not looking forward to this. 1 screw on the top and eliminate this nightmare panel removal for a cheap ass switch.