Electric window very slow

maglett · Post by **maglett** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:59 pm

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?

Post by **francophile1947** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:02 pm

Sounds like the channels need a little lubrication.

maglett · Post by **maglett** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:04 pm

thought it'd probably just need a clean and lube.

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

Post by **francophile1947** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:13 pm

Good Heavens - we are keen to make work!!

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.

maglett · Post by **maglett** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 10:31 pm

Excellent, nice and easy.

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!

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

!

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:31 pm

maglett wrote:Excellent, nice and easy.

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!

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

David Edwards · Post by **David Edwards** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:54 pm

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.