[SOLVED] slow window motor

jmstapleton14 · 08-30-2007, 04:37 PM

I just went and purchased a straight out the box window regulator and motor for my 89 ford probe. as soon as i put it in and what not, the whole thing is very resistant and slow to rise. though quicker to fall of course, yet doesnt go all the way either way. my question is, should i trim down the rubber stopper that came from the old track that was needed to install the new track/motor. or do i need to just maybe spray some lubricant in the track so that it can travel faster and thru the points that it wont pass? i know its not the motor or anything like that but just that i either have to pull/push the window when it rises, and gets to those points where it stops on the track. thanx as always for the help with my questions.

**qldit** · 08-30-2007, 07:56 PM

Good Morning jmstapleton14, well I actually remove the window from the other apparatus and check that it slides freely throughout it's travel before actually installing it as a final task.
It often happens that a section of guide may need adjustment or be bent and it is easy without all the stuff installed to see where any problem may be.

If you are going to use any lubrication I would suggest only considering powdered graphite in a puffer pack and using that.
But I would suggest addressing any guide stiction or cocking problem areas first.

You can spend a lot of time with those jobs, so following positive steps makes it a lot easier.

Cheers, qldit.

jmstapleton14 · 09-02-2007, 12:52 PM

fixed.. thanx

**qldit** · 09-02-2007, 04:02 PM

Good Morning jmstapleton14, well done!
Windows are fun jobs aren't they!! LOL!!

Cheers, qldit.

08-30-2007, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmstapleton14 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 27 OS: xp	[SOLVED] slow window motor I just went and purchased a straight out the box window regulator and motor for my 89 ford probe. as soon as i put it in and what not, the whole thing is very resistant and slow to rise. though quicker to fall of course, yet doesnt go all the way either way. my question is, should i trim down the rubber stopper that came from the old track that was needed to install the new track/motor. or do i need to just maybe spray some lubricant in the track so that it can travel faster and thru the points that it wont pass? i know its not the motor or anything like that but just that i either have to pull/push the window when it rises, and gets to those points where it stops on the track. thanx as always for the help with my questions.

08-30-2007, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
qldit TSF Gearhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia. Posts: 592 OS: All Systems, mainly Linux	Re: slow window motor Good Morning jmstapleton14, well I actually remove the window from the other apparatus and check that it slides freely throughout it's travel before actually installing it as a final task. It often happens that a section of guide may need adjustment or be bent and it is easy without all the stuff installed to see where any problem may be. If you are going to use any lubrication I would suggest only considering powdered graphite in a puffer pack and using that. But I would suggest addressing any guide stiction or cocking problem areas first. You can spend a lot of time with those jobs, so following positive steps makes it a lot easier. Cheers, qldit.

09-02-2007, 12:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
jmstapleton14 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 27 OS: xp	Re: slow window motor fixed.. thanx

09-02-2007, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
qldit TSF Gearhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia. Posts: 592 OS: All Systems, mainly Linux	Re: [SOLVED] slow window motor Good Morning jmstapleton14, well done! Windows are fun jobs aren't they!! LOL!! Cheers, qldit.