slow windows

[another sunny]

is there a simple remidy for slow electric windows...i seem to remember that this is a common fault?

 

[Sunny GTi]

They might be running slow because of a lazy motor or tough window rubbers.

I sprayed some WD40 type fluid down the rubbers on mine and it definately improved them, but it would have been better if I'd cleaned away some of the substance that lined the rubber crease beforehand! A type of grease along the edges might last longer than fluid, as the results wern't that long lasting.

 

[stumo]

best to clean out the rubbers first then use something like silicone spray to lube them(if needed), best not using any lube if you can get away with it

 

[stevepudney]

is there a simple remidy for slow electric windows...i seem to remember that this is a common fault?

Yeah, it is a common fault. The glass seems to bind in the virtical rubber

Get some spray silicon from Halfrauds or somewhere and spray it in the grove of the rubber then just wind the window up and down a few times.

Lasts for a good couple of months ;-)

Steve

 

[stumo]

agreed steve but if you can remove the rubbers and clean out thoroughly then that's better

 

[stevepudney]

agreed steve but if you can remove the rubbers and clean out thoroughly then that's better

Each to there own I suppose, I find that if you don't clean them, then after about a week the build up of sludge attained from NOT cleaning is rather attactive :lol:

 

[geoff pine]

is there a simple remidy for slow electric windows...i seem to remember that this is a common fault?

Yes change the window rubbers not a cheap option but it does solve the problem

 

[Mr GTiR]

Did someone say window rubbers? I have a set for sale ;-)

 

[OZ-Racing]

Silicone spray didn't last too long on mine, but some rubber lube spray stuff that I found lying around has lasted about 6 months so far with just 1 squirt;-) :-D

 

[chrisu02]

You can find a How-to for permanent fix on my homepage, its in german but better than nothing ^^

www.chri.tk -> AUTO -> Fensterheber

Chrisi

 

[another sunny]

Thanks all, job for sunday again!