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Car windows take forever to go down

  • 23-01-2013 9:56pm
    #1
    GarIT
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭


    Mam drives an '04 Micra which was bought new and as the years have gone on the windows keep getting slower to go up or down. It's gotten to the point where it could take up to 2 mins to get the window to go down from fully up. Would would she be looking at to get it sorted or might doing something like taking off the inside of the door panel and cleaning it sort it?

    The passenger side isn't nearly as bad but is clearly not working as it should be. That could be left until later but it would probably be preferable to get them done together.


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Yup, happened to me and you just take door card off and spray with lube on all joints for the window.
    Also spray while window is moving, to get that lube in everywhere.

    If you get lube on the glass just use vinegar to get it off.


  • #3
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Neilw


    Lube on its own is not enough, there is more than likely grease that has gone hard that needs to be cleaned off the runners and mechanism.
    Clean everything then lube and they should be fine. I had the same issue with an mx5.


  • #4
    nct tester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 361 ✭✭nct tester


    silicone spray is your friend, spray is down the channels both sides of the window.


  • #5
    langdang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,857 ✭✭✭langdang


    nct tester wrote: »
    silicone spray is your friend, spray is down the channels both sides of the window.
    Job for me later I think, old Honda windows feeling their age now


  • #6
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    nct tester wrote: »
    silicone spray is your friend, spray is down the channels both sides of the window.
    +1 on this. I used it on my old civic when the windows got so slow they'd barley go up. I have to say it worked a treat, the windows were flying up and down after it. It only lasted about six months though.


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  • #7
    nct tester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 361 ✭✭nct tester


    can of silicone spray is a lot cheaper then new window regulator or motor, they will go eventually if theres that much strain getting them to go down or up.


  • #8
    dvpower
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,183 ✭✭✭dvpower


    Where would you get a can of silicone spray?


  • #9
    nct tester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 361 ✭✭nct tester


    halfords or any auto factors worth their salt should have cans of it. its a greaseless lubricant so it doesnt leave a mess behind.


  • #10
    langdang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,857 ✭✭✭langdang


    nct tester wrote: »
    halfords or any auto factors worth their salt should have cans of it. its a greaseless lubricant so it doesnt leave a mess behind.
    They'll definitely have it - hardware stores will have it too, maybe even tesco hardware/car section.

    dvpower - Not being condescending maybe this is obvious to you but for anybody that it isn't obvious to: Be careful if you ask in a hardware store -make sure it is a can of silicone spray lubricant you get NOT a tube of silicone sealant. You'd be rightly screwed with silicone sealant/mastic/caulk in your car window :eek:


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