00Path Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I have a 2000 LE; I bought it used in January, and the power windows have always been pretty sluggish. But, last night they got pretty bad. I had to pull it up so that it would close, and the back driver side did the same thing. Last night was pretty chilly here, about 35-40, and that's the first time I've been in that temperature with this vehicle (bought in Texas, moved to Omaha). Anybody have similar problems, solution? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 I have a 2000 LE; I bought it used in January, and the power windows have always been pretty sluggish. But, last night they got pretty bad. I had to pull it up so that it would close, and the back driver side did the same thing. Last night was pretty chilly here, about 35-40, and that's the first time I've been in that temperature with this vehicle (bought in Texas, moved to Omaha). Anybody have similar problems, solution? Thanks. Yes, a common problem. There is a big write up on it but darn if I can fine it this morning. And cold weather makes it worse. Essentially what you need to do is spray the tracks with a silicone lubricant. No need to remove the windows, just stick the little tube down each side and spray away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Path Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Yes, a common problem. There is a big write up on it but darn if I can fine it this morning. And cold weather makes it worse. Essentially what you need to do is spray the tracks with a silicone lubricant. No need to remove the windows, just stick the little tube down each side and spray away. Yeah, I tried the search function before posting, but didn't find what I was looking for. So, basically, its not a motor issue? Its just that the tracks get gummed up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Yup, thats it, they gum up. The thread has a huge write up, with photos and recommended sprays but I just use a silicone spray from the auto parts store. Mine need to be re-done come to think about it now that below freezing temps are here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Mine has the same problem. I figured it wasn't the motor, since all the windows do it, and last year at -40 the window would come up about 6 inches, slow down and go back down. Even if I pulled on it, it would trigger the anti-pinch and go back in. I was pissed... Try driving 100km/h for 10Km at -40.... I pulled it inside and let it warm up... Silicone spray eh? I'm on my way to buy some! What about dry graphite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Mine has the same problem. I figured it wasn't the motor, since all the windows do it, and last year at -40 the window would come up about 6 inches, slow down and go back down. Even if I pulled on it, it would trigger the anti-pinch and go back in. I was pissed... Try driving 100km/h for 10Km at -40.... I pulled it inside and let it warm up... Silicone spray eh? I'm on my way to buy some! What about dry graphite? Check out this thread: Windows Seizing Thread, all you wanted to know and then some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Cool. I'll let you know how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangetang Posted November 3, 2007 Share Posted November 3, 2007 Bought some generic silicone lubricant (motomaster brand) for $3.99. Windows go up AND down way faster already. Thanks for the tip! I did each window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrillz Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 At 40 below i think pretty much any electric motor will have a hard time running Silicone lube is the best solution it will stay in place unlike general oil and you can use it for other things too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02silverpathy Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I have a whole other link to this problem...though I have not tried it yet.....reason being: My Viper Alarm has window modules that put the trucks windows up and down with the remote, and adds one touch to all 4 windows---well in short it over rides the commands of the regulator and powers them on its own, so it can't read that pinch function--it has its own sensativity for that. Here is the link:Read the descriptions on the left side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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