Window moving very slow
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Window moving very slow
Took it to the dealer before and they "lubed" the track, making it work great for another 6 months. What exactly do I lube/oil to make it work properly again
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Originally Posted by Stealth
I have no clue what the dealers use but I'd use white lithium grease on the tracks.
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A few months ago, my driver's side front window developed a slow and labored upward travel. So I took apart the entire window assemble, even removing the window completely from the door. I checked for obstructions; there were none. I wiped the old grease off the rails/tracks, applied fresh lithium grease. When I reinstalled the glass, I paid special attention to ensuring that it was aligned properly. (In hind sight, I think my main problem was that the window fell out of proper alignment) ... ... ... To properly align the windows in our trucks, you need to loosen the 2 screws that hold the windows in, then manually (with our hands) push the window up until it is full seated against the top window seal. Then slide it back down onto the rail, ensuring that it at all times remains solidly pushed against the rear window seal. Tighten the 2 screws, and it should be good to go.
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Originally Posted by bamorris2
A few months ago, my driver's side front window developed a slow and labored upward travel. So I took apart the entire window assemble, even removing the window completely from the door. I checked for obstructions; there were none. I wiped the old grease off the rails/tracks, applied fresh lithium grease. When I reinstalled the glass, I paid special attention to ensuring that it was aligned properly. (In hind sight, I think my main problem was that the window fell out of proper alignment) ... ... ... To properly align the windows in our trucks, you need to loosen the 2 screws that hold the windows in, then manually (with our hands) push the window up until it is full seated against the top window seal. Then slide it back down onto the rail, ensuring that it at all times remains solidly pushed against the rear window seal. Tighten the 2 screws, and it should be good to go.
Good info. My front passenger window is slower than a chevy truck.
Now if only it wasnt snowing like hell and 25 flippin degrees...I cant wait for spring time!
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Originally Posted by bamorris2
A few months ago, my driver's side front window developed a slow and labored upward travel. So I took apart the entire window assemble, even removing the window completely from the door. I checked for obstructions; there were none. I wiped the old grease off the rails/tracks, applied fresh lithium grease. When I reinstalled the glass, I paid special attention to ensuring that it was aligned properly. (In hind sight, I think my main problem was that the window fell out of proper alignment) ... ... ... To properly align the windows in our trucks, you need to loosen the 2 screws that hold the windows in, then manually (with our hands) push the window up until it is full seated against the top window seal. Then slide it back down onto the rail, ensuring that it at all times remains solidly pushed against the rear window seal. Tighten the 2 screws, and it should be good to go.
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My truck window use to go up slow, even stop in the middle,until I took it to the dealer. It was still under warranty. I thought they said The weatherstripping was causing it. Well anyway its back to normal now and its been 2 years.
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I just replaced a broken window regulator today. Before I installed it I lubed the tracks with white lithium grease. Once I got everything lined up and buttoned down the window now goes up mand down better than the other three. I think I need to lube all the other tracks now.