Slooooow w124 front windows

[ric220]

Hi All.
My front elec windows (w124 TE) are getting slower and slower (almost stop altogether when engine not running). does it sound like motors are getting old and need replacing, or might a clean up / WD40 sort them? Is replacing motors expensive / easy??
Thanks

 

[television]

Hi All.
My front elec windows (w124 TE) are getting slower and slower (almost stop altogether when engine not running). does it sound like motors are getting old and need replacing, or might a clean up / WD40 sort them? Is replacing motors expensive / easy??
Thanks

Have you checked that the battery is giving 12volts, with the 124 you do not get all of the nasties that affect later models.

Malcolm

 

[clive williams]

Hi All.
My front elec windows (w124 TE) are getting slower and slower (almost stop altogether when engine not running). does it sound like motors are getting old and need replacing, or might a clean up / WD40 sort them? Is replacing motors expensive / easy??
Thanks

Ric,

I would try to lubricate the system first as I guess its getting long in the tooth by now. I would use a low viscosity oil on the sliders (WD40 only cleans and lubricates for a short period) and some talc on the vertical channels. As you will have to take off the door casing in any case, check, clean and protect the electrical connections.

Clive

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[tom7035]

I had success by dribbling some silicone lubricant down the vertical channel guides.
Failing this they may need re-aligned slightly.

 

[ric220]

Silicone lube / low viscosity oil??

Thanks for the advice. Can anyone recommend a Silicone lube / low viscosity oil that may help??
Cheers
PS - if still slow, where would I get new motors? Are they hard to fit?

 

[television]

Thanks for the advice. Can anyone recommend a Silicone lube / low viscosity oil that may help??
Cheers
PS - if still slow, where would I get new motors? Are they hard to fit?

Most unusual to be motors as motor normally works or it does not, you have to be careful what you put on the channels, may make it worse. If you have got the full 12 volt, I would take off one panel and feel how much play in the glass and channels, there should also be enough free play to test the up-down move ment to see how much energy is required. there is a screw at the bottom of the channel for adjustment.but as I always say test the voltage on the motor itself, could be poor earth wire

Malcolm

 

[clive williams]

Thanks for the advice. Can anyone recommend a Silicone lube / low viscosity oil that may help??
Cheers
PS - if still slow, where would I get new motors? Are they hard to fit?

Ric,

Low viscosity oil such as 3in1 etc. Don't put the oil on the window side channels (as if you would). To use the oil will require the door casing to come off

Clive

 

[hitt]

Most unusual to be motors as motor normally works or it does not, you have to be careful what you put on the channels, may make it worse. Malcolm

Yep, I thought I'd be a smart @$$ and copper grease the channels . .

erm . . well . . i ended up having to pull the window up while pressing the button just to get it to the top )

 

[tom7035]

Thanks for the advice. Can anyone recommend a Silicone lube / low viscosity oil that may help??
Cheers

Spray cans of silicone lub. (sprays like WD40) from any motor factor, and probably Hellfrauds as well. Won't do the channels any harm.

 

[ric220]

Thanks re slow windows

Ta muchly for advice re windows. Will lube as suggested and let you know.
Rich
PS Anyone see my posts re "TE boot hinge attack" in this forum and "engine shock absorber" in Drivetrain section? Am getting greedy now but would appreciate advice. Nick, have booked my 220 in with Thwaites for new spheres, heater motor and other bits. Ta for recommendation - they've bin really helpful (unlike Tim at GCS who's Mr Misery)...