Slow electric window problem
Slow electric window problem
So my front windows are moving slowly, drivers is the worst, do they just need lube, or new motors or regulators?
Just wondered if anyone else has had this issue or fixed it?
Not found anything for Subaru's online.
Just wondered if anyone else has had this issue or fixed it?
Not found anything for Subaru's online.
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Probably the felt coating on the window guides worn off so now it's glass against rubber. Sometimes called sash channels.
Lubricating the guide channels with silicone spray will help as a short term fix.
The regulator mechanism may need a bit of grease as well. Generally speaking the motor usually is ok, but knackered guides and stiff regulator will eventually kill the motor and gearbox.
Lubricating the guide channels with silicone spray will help as a short term fix.
The regulator mechanism may need a bit of grease as well. Generally speaking the motor usually is ok, but knackered guides and stiff regulator will eventually kill the motor and gearbox.
Last edited by ALi-B; Oct 23, 2021 at 10:10 AM.
Yeah i read about Lubricating the guide channels with silicone spray, but couldn't find anything specific about Impreza's. I will give that a go for now. Wonder if i can get new channels.
Probably the felt coating on the window guides worn off so now it's glass against rubber. Sometimes called sash channels.
Lubricating the guide channels with silicone spray will help as a short term fix.
The regulator mechanism may need a bit of grease as well. Generally speaking the motor usually is ok, but knackered guides and stiff regulator will eventually kill the motor and gearbox.
Lubricating the guide channels with silicone spray will help as a short term fix.
The regulator mechanism may need a bit of grease as well. Generally speaking the motor usually is ok, but knackered guides and stiff regulator will eventually kill the motor and gearbox.
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Forgot to mention if it's a GC8, there's also four (two each side) felt coated blocks that press against the glass...when these are worn or dirty they put scratches in the glass, so worth checking/replacing while the door card is off.
Last edited by ALi-B; Oct 24, 2021 at 08:48 AM.
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Ah yes I bought a set of those a while back as the window started to scratch but then stopped, so never replaced them, will do now though thanks for reminder.
Originally Posted by ALi-B
Forgot to mention if it's a GC8, there's also four (two each side) felt coated blocks that press against the glass...when these are worn or dirty they put scratches in the glass, so worth checking/replacing while the door card is off.
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