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Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 19th, 2009, 12:48 pm
by nightfire
When I roll up my driver's side window, it seems to tilt backwards (front of window higher than back of window) and it gets stuck, and rolls up really slow.

Does anyone know what I need to do to fix that? Is it a loose bolt? Worn bushing?

I'd like to know if I need to order something before I tear the door apart.

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 19th, 2009, 1:29 pm
by Mad Cow
I just greased the hell out of the inside of the track, it helped me. Could also be a loose bolt. Take the door panel off and tighten everything down.

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 19th, 2009, 4:13 pm
by nightfire
Mad Cow wrote:I just greased the hell out of the inside of the track, it helped me. Could also be a loose bolt. Take the door panel off and tighten everything down.
I was thinking about that. I'll give it a shot tonight.

I'll use some heavy dark gear grease so it doesn't smear white everywhere. :)

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 19th, 2009, 4:22 pm
by Jutzi420
Be careful with how much grease you use. Last time I did it I used a bit too much on one side and I kept getting a small streak of grease on my passenger window when I rolled it back up.

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 19th, 2009, 5:25 pm
by nightfire
Jutzi420 wrote:Be careful with how much grease you use. Last time I did it I used a bit too much on one side and I kept getting a small streak of grease on my passenger window when I rolled it back up.
Gotcha.

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 20th, 2009, 11:31 am
by nightfire
Thanks for the suggestions, guys. You saved me tearing my door apart. :) Works perfectly!

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 20th, 2009, 1:47 pm
by chrome730
where did you put the grease? what kind did you use? mine is doing the same thing.

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 20th, 2009, 1:57 pm
by nightfire
chrome730 wrote:where did you put the grease? what kind did you use? mine is doing the same thing.
I used light-duty lithium grease (green colored). I used a Q-tip to thoroughly grease the rear part of the felt/rubber seal (basically along the back of the window when it's closed). Then I took a shop towel and ran it up and down the seal to soak up any excess so it didn't dirty the window.

Re: Power window tracks worn?

Posted: February 21st, 2009, 9:53 am
by chrome730
ok, thanks i wasnt sure if i had to remove the inside panel, but now i see how you did it.