electric windows

Damozxr6 · 11-07-2009, 12:50 PM

any suggestions on fixing electric windows.
thanks to the helpful info on here, ive pulled out switches and cleaned contacts. next im thinking of changing the regulators.
whats the best way to clean them. windows still work just not as quick as i wont them to. so i assume its the regulators.

**Stav** · 11-07-2009, 01:11 PM

Get silicone spray and spray the window rubbers.This is the main cause of problems

Bushbasher · 11-07-2009, 03:26 PM

I like to drizzle a little graphite powder down the bailey channels between the glass and the rubber (with the window down) then just run the windows up and down a couple of times to spread the powder in the tracks. Most of the binding up is down below the window height inside the door so getting silicone spray in there is tricky plus I find the silicone spray can get tacky after a while when it picks up crud and also it's a pain to remove from the glass. Wind the window down, puff some powder into the track where it meets the glass and wiggle the glass back and forth a bit to promote the powder working it's way down the track. Wind up and down a few times to spread it and bob's your uncle. Works a treat for me.

Bushbasher

Damozxr6 · 20-07-2009, 08:40 PM

cheers guys. the question is do you do this with the door trims on or off?

either way ill try both. i used the graphite powder when i cleaned the switches seems

to have helped a bit. ill try your suggestions when i get a chance

cheers Damo

Bushbasher · 21-07-2009, 07:57 AM

I just wind the window down and pull the glass forward a tad and puff graphite down the gap then jiggle the window a little and start winding up and down to spread the graphite. No need to touch the trims. Works for me.

Bushbasher

Damozxr6 · 21-07-2009, 09:25 PM

cheers bushbasher!

noticed windows are working easier thanks for your advice mate.

brad` · 21-07-2009, 09:28 PM

whats graphite power? and were can u get some, i have the same issue my windows work slowly like there is a build up of ditry and stuff

Damozxr6 · 21-07-2009, 10:14 PM

i got some from bunnings years ago. assume they still stock it.
its in a aerosol can.

mik · 21-07-2009, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damozxr6

i got some from bunnings years ago. assume they still stock it.
its in a aerosol can.

or you can buy graphite powder in a puffer bottle, i think i saw it at super cheap also , the bolt bloke, e@i supplies, etc etc,

747jet · 21-07-2009, 11:48 PM

go and et your self the window lube from ford its the best thing that works for windows

brad` · 22-07-2009, 08:35 AM

747jet, what kinda price we looking at from fords?

Bushbasher · 22-07-2009, 08:37 AM

You can buy graphite powder from any hardware or auto store. Just ask at the counter. It's only pocket change cost wise.

Bushbasher

Damozxr6 · 22-07-2009, 06:06 PM

mines just crc graphite powder

Mr Hardware · 22-07-2009, 08:28 PM

mik · 23-07-2009, 01:06 AM

i wonder if the cause of some of these problems is an alignment problem with the glass , i`ve noticed with mine that binds from time to time, it goes down at 100 mph, but on the up stroke you can see the glass go slightly sideways (to the rear of the car) it seems to dig in to the rear most track , i let it down a tad and hold the glass in the correct pozy and up up and away it goes no probs, hmmm maybe an adjustment?

Mr Hardware · 23-07-2009, 01:13 AM

they all do that.

chief · 25-07-2009, 02:48 PM

I also recommend graphite powder. Silicon spray is a wet lubricant and attracts dirt and dust, graphite powder is dry and therefor does not.