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Electric window very slow

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:59 pm
by maglett
My driver and passenger side electric windows are very slow to start, then they pick up speed after a couple of inches, and are fine the rest of the way.

Any suggestions on how to get them moving smoothly?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:02 pm
by francophile1947
Sounds like the channels need a little lubrication.

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:04 pm
by maglett
thought it'd probably just need a clean and lube.

How do I sort it? Remove door panel, bottle of lube in hand?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:13 pm
by francophile1947
Good Heavens - we are keen to make work!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
No mate, just lower the windows and stick some light oil (or silicone spray is better, if you've got it) in the side channels, then raise the windows again - job done.

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:31 pm
by maglett
Excellent, nice and easy. :D

I'll make myself a cuppa after work tomorrow, dig out some lube, and play with the windows.

Then I'll re-assault the decal with the hairdryer and destroy the rest of my nails! :shock:

Time I tried driving the Bongo for once, instead of pulling it apart :roll: !

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:31 pm
by dandywarhol
maglett wrote:Excellent, nice and easy. :D

I'll make myself a cuppa after work tomorrow, dig out some lube, and play with the windows.

Then I'll re-assault the decal with the hairdryer and destroy the rest of my nails! :shock:

Time I tried driving the Bongo for once, instead of pulling it apart :roll: !
:shock: :shock: :shock:

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:54 pm
by David Edwards
Don't forget to clean the glass as well and wipe the rain channel rubbers, I have to to it regularly because of the huge sycamore trees in my garden gunging up the windows with sap. Happy motoring.