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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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why do my front windows squeel like a little girl screaming bloody murder... only in the summer
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Ugh me too. search and you can find the solution. it wont work for me though.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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The wifes explorer does it also, glad to know its not just me.
 
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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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same here. mudding did it to mine
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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yep, these window tracks dont like the mud too much. I had the same problem and was able to get most of the squeak out by just getting some window cleaner on a rag and cleaning out the weather stripping along which the window slides
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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lol, its awesome that mine isnt the only one that does this! damp weather gets to mine, rain, dew, after a car wash.........grrrrrrrr.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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i actually made a video....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbev5x6TP4k
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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That's what happens right before your window motor fails and the window falls down on its own. It will happen at the most inopportune time. It can happen while your moving, or while the vehicle is parked. Change the motor and be done with it. It is right about to snap.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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how much are they?
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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my passenger window is seriously struggling to go back up. I want to replace it but I'll have to rip a lot of sound deadener out of the door because I sealed that big hole and since its butyl deadener its going to be super messy. Ugh!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 06FX41992
yep, these window tracks dont like the mud too much. I had the same problem and was able to get most of the squeak out by just getting some window cleaner on a rag and cleaning out the weather stripping along which the window slides
Yep, it's the window felt that gets dirty and causing the squeaks. Clean them a few times a year with some window cleaner or alcohol on a rag.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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thats not the same problem as mine. mine is horrible and embarrasing within 100 ft of my truck people look! will try and get a video. and they dont have and problem getting up.

this has been happening for 4 years so i dont think my winders are about to drop. just think they are sqeaky

i will try and get a video
 

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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here is my video i just made. and this is after the sun went down and it wasnt as hot. if i do it at 1 o'clock in the afternoon its 3 times louder. LITERALLY!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrDSaAfKLiM
 

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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 09:25 PM
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:00 PM
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There are at least two different problems being discussed here. The multiple attempts to roll up is a problem with the switch. I am having one replaced tomorrow. The little tabs on the switch wear off.

The squeak and how that relates to the window falling down I have no input on. 115k and no other window issues for me.
 
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