VN 54 | APRIL – JUNE 2019 13
WINDOW OF
OPPORTUNITY
As temperatures begin to rise, ELECTRIC-LIFE
shares the opportunities in window regulators.
Electric-Life is one of Europe’s leading OE
manufacturers of window regulators. With
a range that covers over 95% of the UK car
parc, Electric-Life also has the experience to
provide expert advice on choosing the right
part.
KNOW YOUR PARTS
Electric-Life offers 4 window regulator
technologies – Bowden, Double Bowden,
Cable and Scissor. These parts are developed
directly on the door of the vehicle to ensure
perfect functionality, as well as a simple and
quick fitment for installers.
Research has indicated that the plastic
components and the cables of window
regulators are usually the parts that fail,
whilst the motor remains in good condition.
By offering customers complete units and
mechanism-only parts, Electric-Life makes
it easier for them to obtain the most suitable
type of replacement part.
Bowden
Cable
Comfort Function HOW TO CHOOSE THE CORRECT PART
Many manufacturers have integrated a
‘comfort function’ into the window regulator.
This means that the window will raise or
lower at the touch of the window switch.
Window regulators without the comfort
function will require the user to maintain
pressure on the switch to raise or lower the
window. To choose the correct part, it is always
important to ensure that customers have the
following information on hand:
• Vehicle body type:
Saloon, Estate, Convertible, Coupe or LCV
• Number of doors:
2-door or 4-door
• Door side:
Left or Right
• Regulator technology:
Bowden, Double Bowden, Cable or Scissor
• Comfort function:
Yes or No
• Is the motor faulty?
It is important to identify this, as most comfort
control regulators are not supplied with an
electric motor, just with the mechanical parts.
Other features of the comfort function can
also include:
Auto Closure – Windows can be raised
or lowered by operating the central locking
system or remote fob.
Anti-Pinch – Safety function which ensures
that the window will open if there is an
obstruction during closure or in the event of
an accident to allow access.
Double Bowden
Scissor
THE ELECTRIC-LIFE DESIGN
Electric-Life
develops its own
window regulator
technology to
deliver the best
performance and
reliability. This
means that, whilst
they may look
different from
the OE part, they
effectively function
the same way.
Electric-Life
delivers a level
of quality that
is synonymous
with their brand
by sourcing
OE-matched materials. All products are
test-approved to meet and exceed OE quality
standards. To provide installers with further
assurance through technical support, each
window regulator comes with a QR code that
directs users detailed product information
including installation instructions and
mounting diagrams.
Electric-Life parts are available from FPS via
same/next-day delivery and are catalogued
on the F:Drive. For more information, please
speak with your local FPS representative.