YACT: Any cure for slow rolling power windows

[RU482]

I know this is a common problem in the late 80's / early 90's GM cars

Anyone know an easy cure?

 

[Squisher]

no

pop off the interior panels and grease up everything that moves with out getting any on the glass or felt.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

are they designed to go that speed or has this happend over time?

 

[db]

Have the windows been tinted?

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: OrganizedChaos
are they designed to go that speed or has this happend over time?

My family crv has this problem too.
It seems like the when you use the power windows, it puts a lot of stress on the electrical system.
Maybe the Alternator is going ?

 

[RU482]

it's definatly NOT supposed to go this fast. I think it's just bad design. I had a bonneville of the same generation that had the same problem.

I' m just searching for the "diamond in the rough" cure

 

[ThePresence]

I think the window motor could be burning out.

 

[Aimster]

Window went dead in my old Altima. It was a common problem for the car. The power switch was the problem however the slowness is due to the motor. You need to test it with the back window to see if it is in fact the motor (switch them) and see see if the speed changes. A new motor can be found on ebay usually or the STEALership.

 

[Pepsi90919]

Originally posted by: Aimster
Window went dead in my old Altima. It was a common problem for the car. The power switch was the problem however the slowness is due to the motor. You need to test it with the back window to see if it is in fact the motor (switch them) and see see if the speed changes. A new motor can be found on ebay usually or the STEALership.

your altima, eh.

 

[Pacfanweb]

You need some type of lube on the felt stuff in the channels. There's too much friction. If that isn't the problem, the motor is likely getting weak. Real easy to lube the channel runs and see if it helps.

 

[Aimster]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919

Originally posted by: Aimster
Window went dead in my old Altima. It was a common problem for the car. The power switch was the problem however the slowness is due to the motor. You need to test it with the back window to see if it is in fact the motor (switch them) and see see if the speed changes. A new motor can be found on ebay usually or the STEALership.

your altima, eh.

Yeah common problem on 2000 Altimas and even previous generations. Altima power switch sucks.

 

[Evadman]

Check tracks first. Then, check for 12.6v (14 or so with engine running) at the motor. If <12.6, check wiring/switch. If ~12.6, get new motor/regulator assembly.

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: Evadman
Check tracks first. Then, check for 12.6v (14 or so with engine running) at the motor. If <12.6, check wiring/switch. If ~12.6, get new motor/regulator assembly.

Good idea, hadn't thought of checking the voltage.

What's the easiest way to get the door trim off?

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: redly1

Originally posted by: Evadman
Check tracks first. Then, check for 12.6v (14 or so with engine running) at the motor. If <12.6, check wiring/switch. If ~12.6, get new motor/regulator assembly.

Good idea, hadn't thought of checking the voltage.

What's the easiest way to get the door trim off?

Easiest and Quickest: Crowbar

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: isekii

Originally posted by: redly1

Originally posted by: Evadman
Check tracks first. Then, check for 12.6v (14 or so with engine running) at the motor. If <12.6, check wiring/switch. If ~12.6, get new motor/regulator assembly.

Good idea, hadn't thought of checking the voltage.

What's the easiest way to get the door trim off?

Easiest and Quickest: Crowbar

Course if you want to put it back on in one piece when you're done, use a screwdriver and a trim panel tool.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Easiest and Quickest: Crowbar

Course if you want to put it back on in one piece when you're done, use a screwdriver and a trim panel tool.[/quote]
Most Sears Stores have the tool. If you don't want to use the tool, you have to go real slow. You will very likely break a trim clip or 2 withotu the tool, so pickup some extra ones.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Easiest and Quickest: Crowbar

Course if you want to put it back on in one piece when you're done, use a screwdriver and a trim panel tool.

Most Sears Stores have the tool. If you don't want to use the tool, you have to go real slow. You will very likely break a trim clip or 2 withotu the tool, so pickup some extra ones.[/quote]


http://www.ccw-tools.co.uk/catalogue/previews/RT-CR.jpg

is this one?

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: Evadman

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Easiest and Quickest: Crowbar

Course if you want to put it back on in one piece when you're done, use a screwdriver and a trim panel tool.

Most Sears Stores have the tool. If you don't want to use the tool, you have to go real slow. You will very likely break a trim clip or 2 withotu the tool, so pickup some extra ones.[/quote]

Yea I broke a couple of Trim clib on the CR-V trying to take it off installing tweeters.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: OrganizedChaos
http://www.ccw-tools.co.uk/catalogue/previews/RT-CR.jpg
is this one?

That is not for GM vehicles. There are afew different shapes for GM, but the most popular looks like a large screwdriver with a "U" (A square really) Or a V shape cut out of it.

<edit>
linky to a good pic

 

[RU482]

Dammit...I was walking around sears today for like 20 min while my youngest got his pictures taken...oh well

I just moved back to a small town for the first time in ~10 years. I really miss having a variety computer parts, tools, electronics, ect, ect, ect stores within 20 min. Sure is nice and quiet thought