power windows driving me crazy

[Speach]

So the only window in my wagon that will go up and down without a problem is the rear right side. Both front try to work correctly but quickly end up crooked or off track. Rear left wont do anything. Is this as simple as just replacing the regulators/motors or is there something else that I can do? I greased them all up with little added benefit.

[Speach]

So every bodies windows work great?

[bobbycos]

I just used the search function and found the real old thread pertaining to the window pin for my coupe

give it a shot

98% of the problem we face with our cars has been written about already

[#1_M.I._CARLOS]

My windows had the same problem, the glass was just loose, I tighten it and it works great now

[Ster56]

I just replaced both of the rear window regulators in my sedan. They work great now. If you do replace the regulators, be sure to clean and lubricate the window run channels while you have the window out (though it is not necessary to have the window out to lubricate them, it makes it easier). You can use silicone grease, white lithium grease or powdered graphite. I have heard that silicone will remove the tint though. It is what I used, but I don't have tint.

[kayelemenohpee]

im scared to pop the door plastics off and break the tabs that hold them on. is there a best way to minimize the chance of breaking the tabs?

[Fleetw00d]

im scared to pop the door plastics off and break the tabs that hold them on. is there a best way to minimize the chance of breaking the tabs?

I have had my door panels off countless times without breaking the plastic retainers. Pull straight away from the door. You can get a forked tool that will fit behind the base of each clip to pry it away from the door. On your tripss to the JY, grab a few extra clips in case one breaks.

[Speach]

Thanks. Yea I have run into a few issues with my windows. It appears a notorious problem with these cars is the rubber track gasket in the corner gets deformed making the glass do funny things. Mainly on the drivers door, probably because it sees the most use. Also the window frame on the door is a bit bent due to previous owner trying to unlock car when he left keys inside. I guess that happens after a while sticking a wedge in the door frame. Great idea about tightening the window. Was the bolts holding the window on the regulator the ones that were loose? My window has about an inch of play, so I am thinking this is probably the problem. Did you have to take the window and regulator out to tighten it?

[Tabor Tabe]

Thanks. Yea I have run into a few issues with my windows. It appears a notorious problem with these cars is the rubber track gasket in the corner gets deformed making the glass do funny things. Mainly on the drivers door, probably because it sees the most use. Also the window frame on the door is a bit bent due to previous owner trying to unlock car when he left keys inside. I guess that happens after a while sticking a wedge in the door frame. Great idea about tightening the window. Was the bolts holding the window on the regulator the ones that were loose? My window has about an inch of play, so I am thinking this is probably the problem. Did you have to take the window and regulator out to tighten it?

yea i was curious about that too?

[pero.]

You dont need to take out the regulator. You can acces all the bolts when you take off the door panel, you just need to connect the switch so you can move the window up and down to allign the bolts with the holes on the door

[Fleetw00d]

If the seal is bunched up in the corner by the mirror, pull the lower part of the seal out of the track and slide it down to the proper position. Use a little spray adhesive on the metal track to help hold the seal in place and prevent it from sliding up again.

[Speach]

Great idea. DUH! I found a much nicer track gasket so if I do what your saying it should fix that part of the problem. When your talking about tightening it up, are you talking about the reg to the door or the glass to the reg?

[Speach]

Got some new used regulators recently. Installed the front ones and that helped a bit. None of the bolts were loose so thats not the problem with my windows. I just need new motors and need to spray adhesive on the rubber window channel so it will stay in place. Just for anyone who was wondering there are two bolts, one on each side that hold the windows to the regulator top.