Power windows lacking

SUBYDAZZ · Post by **SUBYDAZZ** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:07 pm

Is currently quite a few spots down on my "to do" list for the Liberty, but that makes the windows struggle. My front passenger Window has really struggled on the way up for some time now, in fact, it normally needs a helping hand to fully close (as discovered after rain on a few occasions!). I had adjusted the rollers/felty things and glass level some time ago to make it close properly and not rattle when half-open but yeah, did it to the others and they have no real issues.

Ideas / Experiences please...

Matatak · Post by **Matatak** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:11 pm

get a can of silicone spray....or even graphite powder and spray/dust everywhere the window moves against as it goes up and down..and try get down into the rails inside the door to.

shuld free it up a bit.

i see them liek this a bit at work and nromalyl helps.

otherwise ur Motor may be dieing

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:36 pm

another thing is the wiring...my wrx was the same...very slow when i got it..some fresh wiring changed all that caus the current flow was much less restricted

dave

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 3:17 am

You may have to CAREFULLY pull the window button panel on the drivers door apart and clean it and then reassemble. Also clean up the grease on the scissor lift in the door and regrease. And as Matatak mentioned the door motor may need a refresh or replace. The motors on all doors are the same if you want to swap things around

SUBYDAZZ · Post by **SUBYDAZZ** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 1:51 pm

Suby Wan Kenobi wrote:You may have to CAREFULLY pull the window button panel on the drivers door apart and clean it and then reassemble....

Does this apply if window slow from driver's door switch and passenger door switch?

sven '2' · Post by **sven '2'** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:48 pm

yes, did the same operation last weekend in my lib for my driver's door switches for the front LH door

The std wiring is a joke - probably ok when everything was new, but the voltage drop is a killer as the motor ages / load increases.

When i fitted electric windows to my L, i made my own loom & switching panel - went up about 20% faster than they did on the donor car

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:00 pm

Agreed, once they start getting old they need a freshen up. Use new grease sparingly