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Danno54 12-04-2017 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn (Post 1122638)
Sa weet! I'm glad you started the thread since it encouraged me to look into both mine and wife's slow windows which I thought were worn regulators but just needed some lubrication on the window rails. 60% faster closing and matches the other windows now.


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Yeah, I was thinking I should have lubed mine but I didn't think of it until it was all put back together. Anything that makes life easier for the regulator can't be bad. What did you use for lube?

andrewwynn 12-04-2017 04:30 PM

I used the HDX (home Depot store brand) window/door lubrication. I just tested my windows today to make sure the fix stayed. Absolutely did. No difference from the day I fixed and that means 25% faster down and 60% faster up (coincidentally now the same speed as passenger window).

Fixed using the spray tube down along the window. See my thread about it I included videos before and after.

The biggest improvement is not the speed it's the reduced force on all the parts. My motor used to moan and groan and now it's smooth sailing. Far less likely to self destruct the regulators


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petabusa 02-11-2018 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Danno54 (Post 1122625)
Success!

There was one bad trace on the board. It was very narrow so it was bound to be the first to go from that corrosion. I love that kind of repair. It took some time but no cost for parts (well except for maybe 10 cents for the wire and solder). Thanks to everyone for helping me figure it out and thanks again andrewwynn for the offer to help fix it! I hope this helps someone in the future. I can't be the only one dumb enough to leave the window wide open when it's raining.

I have the same prob cut the wires soldered in a new relay still nothing when the switch is tryed up did you take any photos of your trace bypass wires thanks

andrewwynn 08-26-2018 11:37 AM

+1: did you take a picture of the fix? There is a new thread where somebody had the same problem


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