Posted by Paul Drawmer on 4-Dec-2001 at 15:56:

In Reply to: WINDOW ADJUSTMENT posted by Jonathan Ling on 4-Dec-2001 at 14:29:

: My driver side electric window has started to behave erratically. Both up and down, when the window switch is pressed the window only moves an inch or two and then stops. If the switch is released and pressed again, it will move another step of an inch or two.
: Although it could be just a dodgy dashboard switch or contact, does anyone know if this is sympomatic of a more deep seated problem inside the door? Hope not.

There is an 'anti-trap' systen which is designed to stop children getting trapped in the window.

This will cause the window to stop operating if there is a resistance to movement (it is activated by a couple of relays). If the mechanism has got stiff, then this will cause the effect.

My suggestion would be to lubricate the window slides with PTFE spray (dry-lube) it is less messy than WD40! Take off the rear wing and lower body panel to access the window motor, and clean off all the old grease and re-lubricate the runners and gears. The 10 yr old grease has probably hardened in this last cold weather, and is causing a pertial siezure.

Please note that although the door may appear to work properly, if the window is stiff, then operation of the door and window will put extra strain on the door belt - because it will have to lift the door and the window without the assistance of the window motor. This could lead to failure of the door belt.

Best of luck - if this isn't correct, please post the solutiuon so that we can all learn!

Follow Ups:

• rear wing ? sorry but what is that ? Laszlo 7-Dec-2001 at 03:35 (2)
  • Translation Paul Drawmer 7-Dec-2001 at 08:45 (1)
    • Wing = fender ? thanks !!! Laszlo 9-Dec-2001 at 23:38 (0)
• Re: I don't think it is adjustment..... Jonathan Ling 5-Dec-2001 at 13:13 (0)