Driver window

[Tonyr]

My window was going up and down very slowly so I had it checked out and was told the motor was going. So I ordered a new motor and put it in. It seemed to be a little better than it was but not a lot. The passenger window always seems to be running good. Now that it's like 10 degrees here in Illinois my windows is just crawling down and up. I dont have anything else running except the heat. Is something else possibly wrong or is this the norm for these windows. I have a 98 GTP.

Thanks!

[carnutcass]

While you had the door apart, did you clean and relube the window tracks?

[Tonyr]

Actually I did not replace the motor, a shop in town did. I dont know if they did or not but I would hope they did. If I have them do this would you really think it would work normal or is it because of maybe the cold weather? Thank you.

[crx1989]

I made the mistake of thinking it was the motor when in fact it was the track. It was the rubber seal that the window goes up and down in. I tried to lube it but was only a temporary sollution. I replaceed it with an OEM one and it has been working fine since then.

[Tonyr]

The rubber seal inside the door? Where did you get the OEM one? Thanks!

[crx1989]

The Rubber seal that the window rides in. The track is metal but the rubber seal sits inside the track and goes all the way around. As for where I found the part. I don't remember right now. Somewhere on the internet. You could always check ebay or for a last resort go to the dealership. They can be pricey though. good luck

[nomechanic101]

I am no mechanic by any means so use your best judgement with this solution. I have a 98 Grand Prix and the windows are slow in this one as well. I sprayed a silicone lubricant (sp?) in the tracks for both windows and it really increased the speed of the windows.

Now I agree about replacing the rubber track but it is cheaper and quicker to spray the lubricant.

I plan on replacing the rubber track in my car as well but not until summer.

Good Luck.

Jeff

[crx1989]

I think I can speak for everyone when I say if you find a solution to your problem that suits you, do it. No need to spend $100 when $1 will suite your needs. As long as your fix doesn't cause more problems.

[Tonyr]

What is the name of the spray lubricant you used and where did you get it if I may ask? I will try that first. Thanks you!

[Phoenix69]

Hey guys, the inner panel part of my drives door, is a little bit loose. If i were to grab it and pull a little bit i could make a half inch to one inch gap. I was wondering if there was a simple way to get it attached well again, and why this might be happening.

[Tonyr]

I took my door panel off and sprayed the track with some silicone lubricant. I ran the window a few times and sprayed some more. I also sprayed up and down the felt track the window slides up in when it's closed. It seemed to get better so I put the door panel back on. Later tonight it seems to have sloweddown again...so I might have to try something else...