What is OEM number 996-625---102 and which part does it identify?

OEM number 996-625---102 identifies the left-hand front door window regulator with integrated motor for the Porsche 911 (996) and Porsche Boxster (986). The part is fitted to vehicles built between 1997 and 2005, and it is specific to the left-hand (driver's side in left-hand-drive markets) front door assembly, since the mechanism and motor are handed and cannot be swapped side to side. It is also known as the window regulator motor or window lift mechanism, as the part is supplied as a single unit combining the cable-and-pulley regulator with its electric drive motor. Cross-reference: the right-hand equivalent for the same platform carries OEM number 996-624-102 and is a separate part. OEM number 996-625---102 may fit additional vehicle models not listed here, so always verify against the OEM number on your existing part.

Does OEM number 996-625---102 fit my vehicle?

OEM number 996-625---102 fits the Porsche 911 (996), built between 1997 and 2005, in Coupe and Cabriolet body styles, and the Porsche Boxster (986) roadster, built between 1996 and 2004. Both platforms share the same door structure and window mechanism, which is why the same part number spans the two model lines.

The primary constraint governing fitment is side: this OEM number covers the left-hand front door only, and the right-hand front door requires the separate part numbered 996-624-102. A secondary constraint is door position, since the front door mechanism and motor differ from any rear or quarter-window mechanism fitted to Cabriolet models, so this part must not be used on rear window assemblies.

• Porsche 911 (996) Coupe, left-hand front door, built 1997 to 2005.
• Porsche 911 (996) Cabriolet, left-hand front door, built 1997 to 2005.
• Porsche Boxster (986) Roadster, left-hand front door, built 1996 to 2004.

Sourcing records associated with this OEM number also reference BMW 1 Series (E87), BMW 3 Series (E90/E91), BMW X1 (E84), BMW 2500-3.3 (E3), and the Opel Kadett E, but these applications could not be confirmed and are inconsistent with the confirmed Porsche 996/986 specification of this part. Buyers should disregard those listed vehicles and verify the printed number on the existing part before ordering.

OEM number 996-625---102 may fit additional vehicle models not listed here. Always verify by checking the OEM number printed on your existing part.

Fits: Porsche 911 (996) Coupe and Cabriolet (1997-2005), left-hand front door only; Porsche Boxster (986) Roadster (1996-2004), left-hand front door only.
Does not fit: right-hand front door (requires OEM number 996-624-102, ordered separately); rear or quarter windows; BMW and Opel models referenced in unverified sourcing data.

How is OEM number 996-625---102 installed?

Fitting the window regulator is a bolt-on procedure with a calibration step. After the unit is connected and the door trim is refitted, the window motor requires a manual initialisation procedure, carried out by holding the switch in the fully closed position for several seconds once the glass reaches the top of its travel. Without this step, the one-touch operation and anti-trap (pinch-protection) function will not work correctly, and the window may reverse unexpectedly or fail to close fully on the first attempt after installation.

1. Confirm the window glass is correctly seated in the regulator carrier before reconnecting the door trim.
2. Cycle the window fully up and down at least twice to check smooth, unobstructed travel.
3. Carry out the motor initialisation procedure as described above.
4. Test the anti-trap function by briefly obstructing the window path during an upward cycle.
5. Check for unusual noise, binding, or uneven glass alignment at the top of the door frame.

When should OEM number 996-625---102 be replaced?

Replacement triggers

• Window moves slowly or stalls partway through its travel.
• Grinding, clicking, or rattling noise from inside the door when the window is operated.
• Window drops slightly from its closed position when the vehicle is stationary.
• One-touch or anti-trap function stops responding correctly.
• Visible fraying or slack in the regulator cable, felt as looseness in the glass when pushed by hand.

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