power window is going up slowwww

[rnbguy]

has anyone had their left (passenger) power window go really slow then fast then slowwwww.... when its going up but going down is perfect....


what does anyone think this could be?

[bigjo5]

well theres one thing u could try. first.. maybe its just sticky? try getting some silicon spray and spray the insides of the window where it slides up and try it.. again... if that doesnt work theres something wrong

[spoondc2r]

pretty sure i had the same problem. it can be fixed with a specific spray which you spray on the rubber not 100% sure what it is called im sorry (mechanic just sprayed it on) but im sure any auto store would know. i believe the problem is just that the rubber on the windows have 'aged' and become stiff or something along those lines. pretty sure it will slove it. good luck.

[Zdster]

Try silicon spray as a start. If that doesnt work it could that the motor is on the way out (would be my guess but try lubricating it first). Another issue might be with the regulator but I wouldnt think this is the fault.

Also note that if you have window tinting you want to be careful what spray you use.

[rnbguy]

yeah ill give that a go, so you guys think i should open up the door and spray the internals... is it all visible once the door is open?

[rnbguy]

its just so strange it works perfect doing but not up

[dupac->]

yeah ill give that a go, so you guys think i should open up the door and spray the internals... is it all visible once the door is open?

i think what they meant is spray the window with the spray so it glides with
the rubber around the window..

leave the window up and spray it..

if not then get new motor..

could even be the rubber around the windows..?

[dupac->]

its just so strange it works perfect doing but not up

the motor works harder trying to lift.. as its coming down just uses the weight of the glass..

and if something is rubbing obviously it would be harder for the motor to push the window up..

works like the manual windows.. harder to go up.. but easy to wind down. just really teh weight
:thumbsup:

[rnbguy]

yeah i get ya... il prolly give it a go... hopefully what i buy wont wreck my tinting....

[EuroDude]

My windows were very slow and sprayed in the rails, they were great for a few weeks, BUT after a few weeks they seized up! I had to use detergent for days to remove the dirt and stuff that built up and clogged it up.

Use Graphite powder instead, so dirt wont contaminate the rails. U can get it at any auto shop.

[rnbguy]

excuse me on this one buthow easy are the rails to reach on these cars?

[Zdster]

excuse me on this one buthow easy are the rails to reach on these cars?

Pretty straight forward. Let us know what model civic you have and we can give you directions on taking off the door trim.

[EuroDude]

you dont need to strip the door trim, just poor some graphite powder in the rail corners when the window is down, then raise+lower the window a few times to spread the powder.

[aaronng]

My windows were very slow and sprayed in the rails, they were great for a few weeks, BUT after a few weeks they seized up! I had to use detergent for days to remove the dirt and stuff that built up and clogged it up.

Use Graphite powder instead, so dirt wont contaminate the rails. U can get it at any auto shop.

Graphite powder works well. What did you spray your rails with the first time?

[EuroDude]

Graphite powder works well. What did you spray your rails with the first time?

It was either a Lithium or Silicon Spray, can't remember exactly. But yeh, its best to keep the rails as dry as possible.

I believe car manufacturers themselves apply graphite/carbon powder in the factory :thumbsup:

[aaronng]

A bit off topic, but graphite also works great on keyholes and sticky padlocks.

[Zdster]

A bit off topic, but graphite also works great on keyholes and sticky padlocks.

Sure does :thumbsup:. Never really thought of using it on window runners though - is a good idea.

[rnbguy]

its a 96 ek gli

[EG30]

silicon spray works a treat and doesn't stain your window and rail areas.

[rnbguy]

it seems to get worse whens its a rainy day/night, other days its alot better???

[Dell99]

so does that mean he puts the graphite powder outside the window. Or inside as in from the cabin area?

[aaronng]

so does that mean he puts the graphite powder outside the window. Or inside as in from the cabin area?

Put in the channel that the window runs in. The only problem with graphite that I can see is when it rains. LOL. I personally use a trim protectant spray, but that does accumulate dirt and need cleaning.