Electics Windows sticking

"davea" wrote in message

> Hello
>
> The electric windows on my 147 have been sticking and shuddering up and
> down when operated. Sometimes they slow to a crawl when opening. Pretty
> sure they just need some lubricant to get going again but I'm not sure
> what to use on them? Any suggesstions? WD40 ok?
>
> Thanks
>

Do not use WD40, it's NOT a lubricant but a water displacement spray hence
the name "WD". In a short time it will turn into a gummy mess and you'll
be if far worse shape, use the proper lubricant for the application.
 >> Stay informed about: Electics Windows sticking 

Davea, use some silicon spray on the window tracks.
It might work, it did for me six years ago, been alright since.
Bill Jackson.
 >> Stay informed about: Electics Windows sticking 

davea wrote:
> Hi Bill
>
> Thanks, will get some today. Do I need to take the interior panel off
> the door to spray the window tracks or can I just spray between the
> rubber seal and glass with the window up?

I'd wind the window down, spray silicon / furniture polish / ArmorAll
into the tracks and wind it back up again.

HTH
>
> Bill Jackson wrote:
>> Davea, use some silicon spray on the window tracks.
>> It might work, it did for me six years ago, been alright since.
>> Bill Jackson.
>


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 >> Stay informed about: Electics Windows sticking 

Hi - I had EXACTLY this problem with my 147. I took it back to the dealer and they repaired it. They said that they had to access the mechanism of the electric window via the door panel and (I'm sorry I can't remember exactly what they said to me but...) they said that they had to reseat something that had jumped out of position. Apparently this was fairly common with 147's. Hope this helps.
 >> Stay informed about: Electics Windows sticking 

Thanks everyone for replies

Managed to sort it out. A few sprays of silicone grease on the window
tracks, window up and down a few times and they are working perfectly
now. Another bill saved!
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