Convert Electric Windows to Manual?

[freddymercurystwin]

Anyone ever done this? My drivers side has packed up again and as I expect to keep the car until it dies (joy) I'm not sure I have the will to be faffing about with unreliable windows so am considering converting it to manual. I couldn't care less about it being electric frankly I only open the damn thing about once a month! Do some Meganes even have manual windows?Assuming they do I don't see why getting the gear from a breakers and swapping it over should be too painful! Any thoughts anyone?

[morganjake1544]

I'm sure that even the entry level models (Extreme and Authentique) had electric windows in the UK. The Authentique being the 5 door had manual wind ups in the rear but they're different size and shape to the front. So what sounds like a straightforward job may be tricky as the parts might not exist and you could be a pioneer in this area!

[freddymercurystwin]

Well if no Meganes even have winders at the front then the plan is a no goer!

[joeishmather]

Why dont you move the window regulator/motor to the unaided part of the door?
This is what I did to mine-

Not sure how clear it is from those photos but I've basically bolted it in place where no water can get!