Passenger electric window....
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Bloody passenger electric window has decided not to play ball anymore... thankfully it has come to rest in the upright position though...
A passenger who is used to a bloody panzer wagon closed the door with such force I nearly fell out the other side... but something in the door is rattling.
Any ideas..? And any tips (other than what's in the bible) for removing the door trim...?
A passenger who is used to a bloody panzer wagon closed the door with such force I nearly fell out the other side... but something in the door is rattling.
Any ideas..? And any tips (other than what's in the bible) for removing the door trim...?
Mine has also decided to play up. I can hear the motor/solenoid clicking, so I think it's not the switch or connector.
I took the door card off last winter, with the aid of the bible, pretty good explanation actually. The only thing I found that was different, was that there were 2 top nuts on mine, not 1 was mentioned in the Bible. I replaced them with wing nuts, as mentioned on this forum. Couldn't find a nut & bolt supplier that stocked them though (think they were M4 or M5) ended up sourcing some from good old Homebase.
I took the door card off last winter, with the aid of the bible, pretty good explanation actually. The only thing I found that was different, was that there were 2 top nuts on mine, not 1 was mentioned in the Bible. I replaced them with wing nuts, as mentioned on this forum. Couldn't find a nut & bolt supplier that stocked them though (think they were M4 or M5) ended up sourcing some from good old Homebase.
I had the same problem when I toured the lake district in mine. On the way to hardnott Pass, went over one of many potholes, window down of course
, and it stopped. Rain naturally immediately started.
Problem cured itself over the next pothole I failed to spot, and window power returned. It's been fine ever since, so since it ain't broke, I ain't gonna fix it!
, and it stopped. Rain naturally immediately started. Problem cured itself over the next pothole I failed to spot, and window power returned. It's been fine ever since, so since it ain't broke, I ain't gonna fix it!
S3 Kieran said:
I had the same problem when I toured the lake district in mine. On the way to hardnott Pass, went over one of many potholes, window down of course
Problem cured itself over the next pothole I failed to spot, and window power returned. It's been fine ever since, so since it ain't broke, I ain't gonna fix it!
Mine used to do something similar... if it stopped working, just firmly shut the door!
Over-zealous passenger has now "sorted" it, so I need to fix it!
mel-S3 said:
Mine are just getting slower and slower, especially when it is cold.
Have you tried that window channel lubricant from Halfords? I put some on mine and they seem to be running a lot smoother and quicker.
the rubber and vinyl lubricat... big yellow spray can... worth every penny...
Check switch, then access multi-pin connector in door via speaker aperture (means you don't have to remove door card). My connector was pretty gunged up. I use FOSPRO electrical restorative - brilliant stuff - always keep a can in my S. Also use spray silicone in window channels, get from haberdashers as its used on curtain tracks for lubrication
nawarne said:
Check switch, then access multi-pin connector in door via speaker aperture (means you don't have to remove door card). My connector was pretty gunged up. I use FOSPRO electrical restorative - brilliant stuff - always keep a can in my S. Also use spray silicone in window channels, get from haberdashers as its used on curtain tracks for lubrication
Switches are both fine... swapped them over, and both work on the drivers door.
Something is definately rattling in the door though!
Where did you get FOSPRO from?
Podie said:
WildfireS3 said:
Mine are just getting slower and slower, especially when it is cold.
Have you tried that window channel lubricant from Halfords? I put some on mine and they seem to be running a lot smoother and quicker.
Is that the PTFE lube? If so yes. But I keep forgetting to put it in regularly. Did it a couple of weeks ago. In the bitter cold the driver's window actually stops about 2 inches from the top and I have to hold the button and push it at the same time.
Podie said:
WildfireS3 said:
Mine are just getting slower and slower, especially when it is cold.
Have you tried that window channel lubricant from Halfords? I put some on mine and they seem to be running a lot smoother and quicker.
Is that the PTFE lube? If so yes. But I keep forgetting to put it in regularly. Did it a couple of weeks ago. In the bitter cold the driver's window actually stops about 2 inches from the top and I have to hold the button and push it at the same time.
WildfireS3 said:
mel-S3 said:
WildfireS3 said:
Mine are just getting slower and slower, especially when it is cold.
Have you tried that window channel lubricant from Halfords? I put some on mine and they seem to be running a lot smoother and quicker.
Is that the PTFE lube? If so yes. But I keep forgetting to put it in regularly. Did it a couple of weeks ago. In the bitter cold the driver's window actually stops about 2 inches from the top and I have to hold the button and push it at the same time.
Wind the window right down... do the door rubbers, and spray a bit down the channel inside the door (mine is rubber coated) and also in the ally door frame... then do the rubbers on the hood / targa panel as well.
Smooth as the proverbial infants arse..
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