Howie Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Does anyone else here have problems with their power windows getting sluggish in the cold weather? --Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
180sx Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Yes, I do. Gosh I hate it. Sometimes it doesn't even roll all the way down under it's own power. I was planning on taking them apart, cleaning and re-greasing the gear stuff, but it got too cold. Jose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Yeah, that's exactly what mine do. I have to swipe a key card to get into work every morning, and I get scared the thing will get stuck down. But it goes up much faster than it goes down, even if it doesn't go down all the way. I might take it apart when the weather warms up, but I suspect things will be back to normal then. They must have not run these things through the Infiniti cold weather testing center. --Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) You need to lube the window tracks. Use some silicone spray lube and with the window down spray into the corners of the track. http://www.nissanpathfinders.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=3640&pid=27739&st=0entry27739 Edited December 15, 2010 by adamzan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit34rocker1017 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 ya know ive tried that remedy maybe three times, and my windows are still slow as ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOT Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Theres a trick to silicone spray, put all the windows down as far as possible. Shake up the can stick the thin nozzle into both window tracks per window, so 8 different lube points. With the window down you can easily see the track of the window. Spray down those tracks LIBERALLY, no little squirt squirt, it takes alot of lube to clean out a dirty track, takes me a whole can the first time I do it everyyear. I used maybe 1/3 can everytime I just feel like doing it, you really want to lube those tracks and get the gunk out. Throw the window up and down a couple times, repeat if you want. The most important part is just geting right into the track so your not just lubing the inside of your door and are actually geting the track, and most people just spray for 1-2 seconds and think there done. SOAK IT I live on a dirt road so I do this $3 treatment twice or so a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathfounder Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) I wish mine went down slowly, mine just freeze at the drop of a hat. Kinda awkward opening the door as a cop approaches the truck, or at a drive-thru. Edited December 15, 2010 by pathfounder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'm sorry, but I think it's funny a guy from Los Angeles started this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 I'm sorry, but I think it's funny a guy from Los Angeles started this thread. I need to update my profile. I live in Evansville, IN. It's 15 degrees out now. --Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Privileges to whine about the cold temps reinstated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howie Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 Privileges to whine about the cold temps reinstated. Oh whew, thanks. But I thought for sure I was going to get flack from the Canadian about 15 degrees being NOTHING, and don't even bother until it's 15 degrees BELOW. Although, I did buy some windshield washer fluid rated for 20 below, which I never had to do in Los Angeles. I just used plain water! No more... --Howie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 it constantly happens to me. my driver side and passenger side front windows roll down in about 30 seconds. no clue how to fix it haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Could someone post pics? The ones Marcel posted from back in the day don't want to load anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernpathy Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Is common as hell on the Nissans. I have the problem in both my 01 Pathy and my 88 Hardbody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Pics anyone...? I have silicone spray waiting to be used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I'm doing it tomorrow I'll take some pics for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I'm doing it tomorrow I'll take some pics for you. Werd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPath Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Mine do it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 And here I went and bought a new can of silicone spray hoping he posted pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkie Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Awesome...I'm not the only dingbat on here with that same problem and like pathfounder said....it's a little weird when a cop pulls you over and you have to open the door. I thought I was going to get shot lol. Hopefully get around to doing this soon then if it's a diy in the garage fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitMan Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Happens to me every winter. The first time it happened my passenger window just never went down. I thought I was going to have to buy a new motor, but as soon as spring came around, it just started to work again. Don't know what causes it but I just lock my windows in the winter so when someone gets in they don't roll it down and let it get stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 the weather slows down the power window amplifier this is a problem on many vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekazgtr1984 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 A very annoying problem. I was hoping Adam would've posted pics by now... Tsk, tsk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Sorry I've been busy and I forgot. I'll do it tomorrow I promise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4doordrift Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I too suffer the same problems with the power windows. Im scared to roll them down sometimes fearing that they'll get stuck down or something :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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