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Old 02 April 2018, 02:07 AM
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Default Window motors going slow?

Noticed my window motors going slow. Need replacing or is there a way of fixing this on a 1998 classic.
Old 02 April 2018, 08:13 AM
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could be a battery problem
Old 02 April 2018, 09:09 PM
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Could be, I've just stuck a spare on unit get new one sorted. But think its been going for abit


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could be a battery problem
Old 03 April 2018, 12:00 PM
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My front passenger is the same, i suspect its not the motor, as i replaced this and was exactly the same, the odd thing is, if you use the window button on the door its faster than if you use the drivers control button for that window, with car running as well
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Originally Posted by The Rig
My front passenger is the same, i suspect its not the motor, as i replaced this and was exactly the same, the odd thing is, if you use the window button on the door its faster than if you use the drivers control button for that window, with car running as well
I've got the same thing with mine. Drivers side rear is dead slow going up and sometimes takes a few clicks to even go up. I suspect it's the control panel on the drivers door itself as the switch in the back is fine going up and down.
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stick a multi-meter on the motor connection and operate the window switch, see what voltage you are getting at the motors,
could be a sh ite connection in the door to body loom section for example.
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Cheers for replies. Guessing buying a new motor isn't best way then. Luckily I have full enclosure, so just lock the car and it does all the windows saves me waiting. But just wanted to resolve problem.
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My passenger one is that bad tho the rubber is enough to stop it to think its reached total closure, it hasnt, i have to open the door and then press the button again to get it to fully close, im only talking 1cm or so but its enough to create wind noise grrrrr
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Originally Posted by The Rig
My passenger one is that bad tho the rubber is enough to stop it to think its reached total closure, it hasnt, i have to open the door and then press the button again to get it to fully close, im only talking 1cm or so but its enough to create wind noise grrrrr
have you cleaned the window runners and lubed them, not with wd40 lol.
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What would you use to lube them stig?
Old 04 April 2018, 01:15 PM
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I have done this a few times with Castrol grease.

Helped a bit but didn't solve it.
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Originally Posted by Fishbowlhead
What would you use to lube them stig?
A silicone spray, the traditional wd40 would just turn to a glue with all the dust in it,
https://www.zoro.co.uk/shop/lubrican...BoC-IUQAvD_BwE

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-door-...%3D&rmvSB=true

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Cheers stig I have some of that already. I'll give that a go when I get a chance, can't hurt.
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Originally Posted by Fishbowlhead
Cheers stig I have some of that already. I'll give that a go when I get a chance, can't hurt.
Give them a good clean, its, worth the effort of door cards off and really getting in there, it also gives you chance to clean and re-lube all the moving parts/teeth etc,
Carb / brake cleaner is useful, but will strip the old grease away, so make sure you re-lube well.
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Nope. I will try that next. Loads of jobs to add to the list. Rear arches, windows, rocker gaskets, new bumper support beams, new rear number plate lights.


Originally Posted by JDM_Stig
have you cleaned the window runners and lubed them, not with wd40 lol.
Old 25 April 2018, 06:44 PM
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Any decent guide on here for removing door cards? As not done it in a while?
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