97 Driver's Side Window

Hey all:

I know I have posted issues about this in the past, but I have come to a dead end in attempting to get my driver's side window working properly again. Just today I purchased and replaced the window motor in the driver's side door. I did this for a couple of reasons: My window would still go up and down, but when it went about half way up I would have to help it up using my hand (annoying). The window never went up entirely by itself. After replacing the motor the window still does the same thing! I've greased all the parts as well. What else could cause my window to not go up entirely by itself even after replacing the motor in it? Do I need a new battery? Please help!!

Thanks,

DH

I have a problem like that. Mine won't go up because it won't stay in the tracks. Does the back side of you’re window come up more then the front? Because that’s what mine does. When I finally get around to taking it apart and fixing it all let you know what I did. I do know even without taking it apart that the problem isn’t the motor. It’s something wrong with what keeps the window level as it goes up.

Yeah, sometimes the window doesn't go up leveled but that's if I grab the glass from above on one particular side. I would get in there and take a look at the track system but I have no idea what i'm looking for. Let me know how it goes.

Thanks,

DH

I wish I had the correct answer for you, but here is what I observed on mine. It appears that the "felt" is worn in the front sealing strip, causing the front edge of the glass to "grip" against the (now exposed) rubber. Once that happens, the window tilts down in the front (and up n the back). (If you watch the metal bracket that is attached to the motor, it begins to flex). When the back edge of the glass tips up, it will jump out of the rubber track that it belongs in, and begin to fold over the sealing rubber edge. Once it wads that sealing rubber behind the rear edge of the window glass, you may find it hard to go up or down with the window (and perhaps burn out your motor). As an interim step, I have gone to keeping a small suction cup in my door panel, and I temporarily attach it to the inside front half of my window - once I have the window about halfway up (before it begins to jump out of the rear track). Then if I lift up on the suction cup, while pushing the window up button, I can guide the window into the finished up position, without damaging the motor. I then remove the suction cup, so I don't wind it down into the door the next time I wind the window down. A cobble, at best, but no wind noise! Unless you are a highly trained "knee driver", I would not recommend this procedure while mountain driving...

Thanks for the advice, but i'm attempting to make more of a permanent fix. Might take the door panel off this weekend and attempt to re-grease everything again. Frustrating. The mechanic is the last place I want to go...

I think that the problem begins in that front track; when the front edge of the window glass begins to stick in the felt (worn out\dried out?). I thought I'd ask someone from a body shop if there is a spray that can be used in that felt track. It looks like, if one could eliminate that resistance, the window would stay level and track up normally. I'll post here if I solve this (beyond my cobble!). Good luck and Godspeed!

Yeah through observations I've noticed that the felt/ rubber sealer does play a large part in restricting the window. I messed around with it a bit and soon realized that it's dry rotted. A lubricant of some sort should work...

A lubricant of some sort should work...A silicone spray lubricant will help!

Yeah I used a can of WD40 the other day on my window and it temporarily made the window work really well. The next day, however, it went back to normal. Also, with WD40, the window gets really greasy. I'm going to the store tomorrow to purchase another type of silicon spray lubricant. Any tips on how to apply this stuff?

Thanks,

-DH

HotZ28 -

Wanted to personally thank you for recommending a spray lubricant for a quick window fix. I purchased a can at Wal-Mart, applied it, and it was fixed immediately. As you can obviously see with all my posts, I'm not the most mechanic savvy individual; I do my best though. I guess I can put off fixing my air conditioner for awhile, ha.

Thanks-

DH

Dear Holiday 1185:

What steps did you do to get the window motor out. My motor is getting weak and needs to be replaced however I am unsure how to get the old one out of the door.

The switch is pretty easy and shouldn't take more than 30 min. Take the door panel off, partially remove the black plastic matting, and locate the door motor. At this point it would be good to mention that your window needs to be down, just in case something slips, etc. After locating the motor, carefully remove the three nuts. Take the old motor out, and simply install the new one. Note - make sure the gears on the new window motor match up correctly with the gears that regulate window movement. Good luck.