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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Haribo! on 01 October 2010, 15:46

Title: Stiff Windows
Post by: Haribo! on 01 October 2010, 15:46

My windows are pretty stiff to do up, always have been and more noticeable since adding electric motors, I know its no tthe window guides as the problem is still there without them even in. My drivers side one even lets out a squeak at a certain point where it must be catching, what else can provide friction enough to cause this?

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: X4MGS on 01 October 2010, 15:57

There was a thread about this problem last week or so...

Which had some tips on what to do!!

Have a search...

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: Haribo! on 02 October 2010, 11:55

I already have searched and did not find a thread that helped. That is why I'm asking the question :)

So back to the topic, anyone have any ideas? or a link to the thread mentioned above that I cannot find?

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: emery1990 on 02 October 2010, 12:44

Have you checked whether the regualator slide bit is lubed up nicely?

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: Steve_B on 02 October 2010, 12:56

Are the cables frayed at all?

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: tony_ack on 02 October 2010, 13:01

I'm guessing that you replaced the whole original mech with an electric one?

You could be unlucky, and the new electric mech could be as stiff as the old manual one.

Does the window move up and down straight? If not then you need to adjust the glass to the correct angle on the mech.

Other places to check would be whether there is a problem with the window rubbers and scrapers.

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 02 October 2010, 13:37

Put French Chalk on the runner guide.

Open up the motor anh check the cable is on the spool correctly and is free from damage.

The cable tubes get filled with crap over time, lube them with some bike oil.

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: Haribo! on 02 October 2010, 17:16

well the thing is, it squeaks in exactly the same spot as it did before, I really think the window is stiff as a result of the gap its goign through rather than whats pushing/pulling thought aid gap.

Its was still stiff with no regulator in at all.

Title: Re: Stiff Windows
Post by: clipperjay on 02 October 2010, 17:57

I would loosen all bolts till its free then tighten them up one by one until you find the one which causes the angle of the glass/runners to adjust too much?
Sometimes all it takes is a missing washer?