Volkswagen Golf 1K Mk5 Front Window Lifter Regulator Motor Left N/S 1K0959702K

Volkswagen Golf 1K Mk5 Front Window Lifter Regulator Motor Left N/S is an original component from the Window regulators and motors group, designed for the precise operation of the driver's side window in fifth-generation Volkswagen Golf models. It ensures stable operation of the window lifting and lowering mechanism, which translates into user comfort and proper closing of doors and seals.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 1K0959702K-1
• Mark: Volkswagen
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 1K0959702K
• Substitutable numbers: 1K0959702K, 1K0 959 702 K, 1K4837401Q, 1K4 837 401 Q, 1K0959792G, 1K0 959 792 G, 1K0959702L, 1K0 959 702 L
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Left
• Part type: Window Motor
• Category: Window Motors & Regulators

Purpose and function in the vehicle

The presented motor operates in the front driver's side door area, responsible for driving the window regulator mechanism. As a component integrated with the window control system, it works with the factory door switches and the vehicle's electrical installation, ensuring smooth and repeatable window movement across the full range.

Thanks to a design consistent with Volkswagen factory solutions, the component maintains proper mounting points and operating geometry, which reduces the risk of jamming, uneven window guidance, or excessive mechanical stress.

Benefits of using an original motor

Using an original window lifter motor in a Golf Mk5 allows for maintaining the consistency of the door's electrical and mechanical system. In practice, this means:

• proper cooperation with factory comfort control modules,
• appropriately selected torque and operating speed parameters,
• stable operation of the window lifting and lowering function in daily use.

This solution is particularly beneficial for repairs following a mechanism failure, seizure, or electrical damage, when the goal is to maintain the factory operating characteristics of the driver's door.

Selection and compatibility by numbers

The motor has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, which facilitates precise identification of the component. When selecting, it is worth using the factory number or data from the old component's label to ensure compatibility with the specific equipment version and vehicle model year.

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Installation characteristics

The placement on the vehicle defined as front – left side means that the component is intended for installation in the driver's door. The design prepared for factory mounting points facilitates the mechanic's work and allows for installation without the need to modify the door panel or electrical wiring.

In practice, when following the correct procedure for removing the upholstery and window guides, replacing the motor is a predictable process that can be performed in a standard service center dealing with Volkswagen vehicles.

Expansion and other elements from this group

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door and window area in your Volkswagen and need other elements from the same group, such as additional window motors, regulators, or control modules, check the available parts in the Volkswagen window regulators and motors category.

Summary

Volkswagen Golf 1K Mk5 Front Window Lifter Regulator Motor Left N/S is a factory-designed drive element for the driver's window mechanism, belonging to the Window regulators and motors group. Properly selected by part number and vehicle placement, it allows for restoring the correct operation of the window, maintaining the parameters provided by the vehicle manufacturer and consistency with the original electrical system.