Problems with drivers window sticking!

Dazzler · **Reply #30: November 12, 2012, 09:26:38**

Quote from: raytheta on November 12, 2012, 09:23:58

Hi

I have similar problem not a biggie but will mention it when going in for first service early next yearm have an I30 CDX 1.4 diesel bought in Dublin

Welcome to the club Ray .. why not try a squirt of Silicon as suggested?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #31: November 12, 2012, 13:25:25**

Welcome to the forum raytheta.

JF · **Reply #32: November 12, 2012, 17:07:20**

Window slowing down again i am convinced this is a motor problem. Will give it a few more weeks see how bad it gets before i go back to the dealer. As i said before i have never had this problem with any of my other cars.

RossC · **Reply #33: November 14, 2012, 08:03:54**

I work for a rather large automotive glass business, and we have always used graphite powder. It's available from most automotive shops and hardware stores in a convenient squirty bottle. This is what most channel rubbers have in them from factory that allows the glass to slide easily. Because it's a dry lubricant it doesn't disappear after a couple weeks and doesn't leave hard to clean silicone residue on the edge of the glass.
Itll last you months and months with one application and is very hard to wash out of the channel rubber with water.

Here's a link to some on eBay..

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/LOCK-GRAPHITE-POWDER-DRY-LUBRICANT-ANTIFREEZE

Shambles · **Reply #34: November 14, 2012, 08:15:12**

Thanks RossC - that's something I wasn't aware of

* Shambles gets his PayPal account fired up *

Dazzler · **Reply #35: November 14, 2012, 08:20:49**

Quote from: Shambles™ on November 14, 2012, 08:15:12

Thanks RossC - that's something I wasn't aware of

* Shambles gets his PayPal account fired up *

^^ What Steve said

Shambles · **Reply #36: November 14, 2012, 08:27:19**

That really was a great call. Did some digging, then some furtling, then some more reading, then some ordering.

For the UK, got this item for £5.33 delivered. Seems to be the preferred way of keeping locks dirt-free and as Ross says, it lasts for months and months.

asathorny · **Reply #37: November 14, 2012, 09:32:51**

Mines on it's way too.......... THANKS

Doggie 1 · **Reply #38: November 14, 2012, 09:38:36**

Great feedback.

eye30 · **Reply #39: November 14, 2012, 10:08:08**

Remember to let us all know how it performs.

**Reply #40: November 14, 2012, 12:34:59**

Good tip and I've already got some.

Edit: Found front passenger window was slower than driver's. A very small amount of graphite puffed in and both were the same again. It's now on my list of things to check now and again (along with bonnet hinges).

JF · **Reply #41: November 14, 2012, 17:16:19**

Many thanks Asathorny for the advice and the ebay link. I had already ordered some silicon grease from Amazon (£4.50 ) for 50grm tube which arrived today, will brush into the runners at the weekend. Saw a clip on u tube with a guy using the same stuff he had his own car repair shop and reckons it was so much better than the silicon spray. If it doesnt work then i will try the graphite powder.
Apart from the window sticking i cant complain about the car.

JF · **Reply #42: November 23, 2012, 17:10:57**

Silicon grease is fantastic, use sparingly as it goes a long way.

JF · **Reply #43: November 26, 2012, 15:37:48**

Just an update: Since putting the silico grease in the window runners over a week ago the problem has now been rectified. Wifes happy so i am happy.
Once again thanks to all.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #44: November 26, 2012, 15:40:39**

Quote from: JF on November 26, 2012, 15:37:48

Just an update: Since putting the silico grease in the window runners over a week ago the problem has now been rectified. Wifes happy so i am happy.
Once again thanks to all.

And as we all know, happy wife, happy life.

constipated · **Reply #45: November 27, 2012, 09:38:20**

I was thinking of this thread when a lovely recall notice came in the post for my Toyota Aurion about sticky windows. What caught my attention was the statement

In some instances, the switch may become inoperative. In the worst case, if a commercially available lubricant is applied in an attempt to rectify the operation, the switch assembly may over-heat and melt.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1029256

Perhaps one should be careful about the use of silicone spray in some circumstances.

Edit on second reading it appears the power window switch is the issue, but still may need to be careful with where you spray it sometimes.

Moderator Comment blue was a bit tough on the eyes - text converted to yellow

Dazzler · **Reply #46: November 27, 2012, 09:41:56**

Quote from: constipated on November 27, 2012, 09:38:20

I was thinking of this thread when a lovely recall notice came in the post for my Toyota Aurion about sticky windows. What caught my attention was the statement

In some instances, the switch may become inoperative. In the worst case, if a commercially available lubricant is applied in an attempt to rectify the operation, the switch assembly may over-heat and melt.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1029256

Perhaps one should be careful about the use of silicone spray in such circumstances.

I saw that recall notice and assumed they meant if lubricant was applied to the switch (not the window)

JF · **Reply #47: November 27, 2012, 17:23:11**

Tha t blue writting is terrible to try and read. My eyes are stuffed now. Might try some lubricant on them .

Shambles · **Reply #48: November 27, 2012, 17:31:09**

Quote from: JF on November 27, 2012, 17:23:11

Tha t blue writting is terrible to try and read. ...

Quite right mate

JF · **Reply #49: November 27, 2012, 19:29:26**

Thanks the yellow writting is soothing,

h2Olondon · **Reply #50: December 04, 2012, 16:18:24**

HI . not had this problem but have noticed the windows are slower than on my previous cars. I think the motors that drive the windows have smaller motors or are geared to be slow. It annoys me they only auto down not up though!
regs

Shambles · **Reply #51: December 04, 2012, 17:03:15**

Some of us have auto-up and auto-down on all four windows

That graphite powder definitely does the business, on our door locks too

Dazzler · **Reply #52: December 04, 2012, 21:21:42**

Quote from: Shambles™ on December 04, 2012, 17:03:15

Some of us have auto-up and auto-down on all four windows

That graphite powder definitely does the business, on our door locks too

I must buy some .. ebay?

Shambles · **Reply #53: December 04, 2012, 21:25:42**

Quote from: Dazzler on December 04, 2012, 21:21:42

Quote from: Shambles™ on December 04, 2012, 17:03:15
Some of us have auto-up and auto-down on all four windows

That graphite powder definitely does the business, on our door locks too

I must buy some .. ebay?

That's where I got mine. It really is splendid stuff, but it can stain. Badly. So you need to be careful with it (it's a powder which easily gets into the air if you're not careful).

I puffed a bit into my front & back door locks, and garage door. The keys now simply glide in and turn really freely.

Dazzler · **Reply #54: December 04, 2012, 21:27:59**

Ta for the warning (I'll go look now)

Phil №❶ · **Reply #55: December 04, 2012, 22:19:01**

Well, it's basically powdered pencil isn't it.

Shambles · **Reply #56: December 04, 2012, 22:27:12**

Quote from: Phil aka 84 on December 04, 2012, 22:19:01

Well, it's basically powdered pencil isn't it.

Aye, without the ~~morning~~ wood

JF · **Reply #57: December 05, 2012, 07:46:09**

Silicon grease has been in the window channels for several weeks now and the windows are still gliding beautifully. The cold icy weather on some mornings has had no effect on the grease.
Best stuff ive ever come across. Might put some on the soles of my youngest sons shoes, see if he can get to school on time.

Asterix · **Reply #58: December 05, 2012, 17:48:53**

Quote from: JF on December 05, 2012, 07:46:09

Best stuff ive ever come across. Might put some on the soles of my youngest sons shoes, see if he can get to school on time.

Let us know if it works, because then I also have 2 bandit's who need the cure...

rustynutz · **Reply #59: December 06, 2012, 12:18:44**

A liberal application of a boot to the rear end of the billy lids will have more effect....