Window switch problems

rgtly · 12th December 2012, 21:38

Hi all,

I am having a problem with my drivers door window. I think related to the cold weather we are having! The window comes down easily enough but it keeps stopping on the way back up. It gets to a point where I have to repeatedly use the switch and it moves a couple of mm at a time. It seems to ease off once the car/outside air warms up.

Can anybody point me in the right direction on how to check and maybe insulate the switch? I am really hoping I won't need to take the door card off as that scares me!!!

Many thanks :xmas-smiley-004:

SD1too · 12th December 2012, 22:33

Try some suitable lubricant in the window channels. I once heard that dealers used washing up liquid.

Simon.

robwijnstok · 13th December 2012, 06:27

If your window will just rise a bit is because safety cirquit is stopping the motor when it takes too much current. This if as safety measure when you have your hand between the glass end the door. Your problem indicates that the window is not moving smooth upwards enough, so no electrical problem.

(Regular use of) silicone spray on the window support rubbers will fix this problem.
With the window down give it a good spray from the bottom of the rubber upwards on both sides.
Move the window upwards (as far as it will go) and down again, spray again, and so on.
You will see with every spray the window movement will becomming more smooth.

Spray every 3 months, and your problem is permanent solved.

Rob.

rgtly · 13th December 2012, 08:19

Ok, sounds like I need to try some lubricant then!!

Thanks very much for the advice :xmas-smiley-029:

dissy1810 · 13th December 2012, 08:30

On the top of the window there is a sensor for one touch up only on the drivers door if it is pressed the window will only inch closed it sounds like you may have a problem with that

rgtly · 13th December 2012, 08:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissy1810

On the top of the window there is a sensor for one touch up only on the drivers door if it is pressed the window will only inch closed it sounds like you may have a problem with that

Ah that sounds like it could be related!! It does generally go most of the way up with just the last couple of inches being a problem. Where exactly would I find the sensor to check?

I will try lubricating it as well anyway as I guess it can't hurt!!

dissy1810 · 13th December 2012, 17:42

It's inside the rubber at the top of the window

12th December 2012, 21:38	#1
rgtly Loves to post MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 337 Thanks: 50 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Window switch problems Hi all, I am having a problem with my drivers door window. I think related to the cold weather we are having! The window comes down easily enough but it keeps stopping on the way back up. It gets to a point where I have to repeatedly use the switch and it moves a couple of mm at a time. It seems to ease off once the car/outside air warms up. Can anybody point me in the right direction on how to check and maybe insulate the switch? I am really hoping I won't need to take the door card off as that scares me!!! Many thanks :xmas-smiley-004:

12th December 2012, 22:33	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,510 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Try some suitable lubricant in the window channels. I once heard that dealers used washing up liquid. Simon. __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

13th December 2012, 06:27	#3
robwijnstok Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5V6 autobox, Rover Streetwise 2.0 DTi, MG ZR160 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Gelderland Posts: 617 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	If your window will just rise a bit is because safety cirquit is stopping the motor when it takes too much current. This if as safety measure when you have your hand between the glass end the door. Your problem indicates that the window is not moving smooth upwards enough, so no electrical problem. (Regular use of) silicone spray on the window support rubbers will fix this problem. With the window down give it a good spray from the bottom of the rubber upwards on both sides. Move the window upwards (as far as it will go) and down again, spray again, and so on. You will see with every spray the window movement will becomming more smooth. Spray every 3 months, and your problem is permanent solved. Rob. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Membership Number 344 Driving with a BIG smile... and it's Chatsworth Elegant Bronze. Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly! Last edited by robwijnstok; 13th December 2012 at 06:39..

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13th December 2012, 08:19	#4
rgtly Loves to post MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastleigh Posts: 337 Thanks: 50 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Ok, sounds like I need to try some lubricant then!! Thanks very much for the advice :xmas-smiley-029: