996 C4S Squeaky Windows
Discussion
In this current heat, my windows are squeaking like crazy as I'm guessing the rubbers have expanded, does anyone have any tips to fix?
Apart from not opening the windows, of course! Even opening the doors is annoying as I get a short loud squeak!
Apart from not opening the windows, of course! Even opening the doors is annoying as I get a short loud squeak!
Edited by gypsum00 on Friday 25th May 12:34
I have exactly the same thing every summer (but only drivers side). I tried some silicone spray for rubber seals etc, but all it does is smear on the window - and it still makes the same noise.
I did mention it at my last service and was told I'd need a new motor, but I can't see how that would make a difference since it's only when the sun is shining on the door / glass.
If there is a solution I'd love to hear it too!
I did mention it at my last service and was told I'd need a new motor, but I can't see how that would make a difference since it's only when the sun is shining on the door / glass.
If there is a solution I'd love to hear it too!
davek_964 said:
I've just had a thought. I tried lubricating the rubber with silicone spray which didn't work. But I wonder if the opposite approach might - I will pick up some rain-x over the weekend, and see if using that on the side windows helps. You never know.
I'm not sure if this would be problematic - but if you applied some vaseline on the window seal and just see if this stops the noise? It will obviously make a mess on your windows but it could help isolate the issue?
steve singh said:
I'm not sure if this would be problematic - but if you applied some vaseline on the window seal and just see if this stops the noise?
It will obviously make a mess on your windows but it could help isolate the issue?
Well, the silicone stuff on the seals didn't work. In fact, when I was trying to find the cause last year I was beginning to think it wasn't the rubber seals - although I couldn't figure out what else it could be!It will obviously make a mess on your windows but it could help isolate the issue?
davek_964 said:
steve singh said:
I'm not sure if this would be problematic - but if you applied some vaseline on the window seal and just see if this stops the noise?
It will obviously make a mess on your windows but it could help isolate the issue?
Well, the silicone stuff on the seals didn't work. In fact, when I was trying to find the cause last year I was beginning to think it wasn't the rubber seals - although I couldn't figure out what else it could be!It will obviously make a mess on your windows but it could help isolate the issue?
steve singh said:
The reason I posted that was simply because sometimes the noise can be motor related - if vaseline across the entire seal doesn't stop the squeaking then it most likely not your issue (I'd start to look at the windnow regulator?
Good point but why would it only squeak after being in the sun for a while? Could it be a combination of the rubbers expanding and the window having to work harder to rise? Maybe that's why i've started to make a noise getting out of my chair in the office!I seem to pretty much sorted this out on my car.
For information, its a 2001. This gives some sort of register with regard to the rubber seal hardening etc.
Anyway, I concentrated on the seal both inside and out and the channel at the leading edge of the window.
I cleaned them all thoroughly, cleaned the any areas of the glass that contact the rubber and the rubber a wax candle over the rubber and felt contact seal faces.
Seems to be working so far.
Halfords sell a silicone based rubber lubricant. No idea what its like though. If the wax stops working, I'll try a dry PTFE based lubricant.
For information, its a 2001. This gives some sort of register with regard to the rubber seal hardening etc.
Anyway, I concentrated on the seal both inside and out and the channel at the leading edge of the window.
I cleaned them all thoroughly, cleaned the any areas of the glass that contact the rubber and the rubber a wax candle over the rubber and felt contact seal faces.
Seems to be working so far.
Halfords sell a silicone based rubber lubricant. No idea what its like though. If the wax stops working, I'll try a dry PTFE based lubricant.
B1ggest said:
Gummi pfledge I believe that's how its spelt, not cheap but works
Indeed that stuff is good for keeping rubbers in good condition but it doesn't really solve my window issue. At best it masks it temporarily, but not completely. Mine are worse in the summer as other posters have mentioned.
Annoying though because thats then you tend to use them more.... especially with a convertible.
I'm running out of ideas to the point where I may as well just try a new regulator. If I do that I will post back here the results.
On 9x6 cars it is possible to access the regulator through the top of the door and the door panel apertures (once the panel is removed); the regulator consists a 'endless' figure 8 cable which runs on four wheels; one each at the top of the door; one each at the bottom and is rotated by a drum attached to a motor. Previous poster is correct; the cables can rot and fail. Genuine parts last far longer than cheaper alternatives - lost count of the number of cheapies that have caused issue very soon after replacement.
Worth mentioning that the guide rubbers can deteriorate and place additional load on the cable mechanism exacerbating the problem.
OK the regulators aren't as robust as cast / metal constructed designs but equally they aren't as expensive either.
Worth mentioning that the guide rubbers can deteriorate and place additional load on the cable mechanism exacerbating the problem.
OK the regulators aren't as robust as cast / metal constructed designs but equally they aren't as expensive either.
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