Windows Roll up sssslllloooowww

khanman · 03-17-02, 05:23 PM

Windows roll up very slow! Any ideas ? both driver and passenger.

legend4life · 03-17-02, 05:58 PM

go get some silicone spray and spray it in underneath (pull it back with ur hands) the rubber insulation that covers the outside edge of the rear of the window.

dw-40 will also work.

**Mike Diaz** · 03-17-02, 06:37 PM

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Originally posted by LEgEnD4LiFe

"dw-40" will also work.

Triton3K · 03-17-02, 06:53 PM

Thats a good one there Luvmylegend.
But like everyone who has had the same problem as you all you have to do is get some silicone spray from either a hardware store or home depot and spray it down the channel run that the windows run through. It'll take awhile to work because you have to let it sit for awhile so it can soak in.

Mckenzie93 · 03-17-02, 08:10 PM

I will add something to the silicone idea....

Get a whole wack of Qtips, and spray the end of it, and dig right inside the channel with them... you will see a nasty amount of grease come out. And you will need alot of Qtips becuz if they are slooooowwww, then they are pretty gummed up. It worked alright for me... go for it.. its better than replacing the motor, until it gets really bad and then you dont really have any other choice.

pYmpdaddi · 03-18-02, 12:22 AM

Yeah, I did the silicone thing and my windows worked an a$$load better. I also like the idea of using the q-tips to clean out the channel. Should only take a few minutes to finish this.

Triton3K · 03-18-02, 12:44 AM

I actually was gonna use the q-tips also when I recently siliconed my windows but I forgot, thanks for the reminder Mckenzie.

*stevieray* · 03-18-02, 09:57 AM

Could also be the window regulator. If you notice that your window has a unusual amount of play (moves around) in it, that could be the culprit. I replaced my driver's side window motor this weekend only to find that several nylon bushings in the regulator are worn out, causing the window glass to move around in the track. FYI, a new regulator is $91.98 from Acura of Augusta (got one on the way). Later----

Moloukhya · 03-18-02, 10:59 AM

Hey how much is a new motor (passenger side) from acura of augusta and is it sold without the regulator?

*stevieray* · 03-18-02, 11:04 AM

Yeah, you can buy them separately and a new window motor is about $185. In retrospect, my window motor was probably OK and i just needed to replace the regulator. You can have my old one for $25 if ya want it. PM me if interested----

Roger · 03-20-02, 05:53 PM

where the the track for the window??? what side right or left???

pYmpdaddi · 03-20-02, 05:55 PM

The track is where the window slides up and down. The actual peices of rubber and foam that go around the window at BOTH sides.

HATE_ME_NOW · 03-20-02, 06:44 PM

Hey Stevieray i've got that play that your talking about, is there anyway of repairing the regulator without changing it out for a new one?

03-21-02, 12:35 AM

my drivers side window has actually popped off track when rolling up...could that be my regulator? I know they replaced one on my TL but that is under warranty. Damn I wish I had warranty on my Legend...

*stevieray* · 03-21-02, 10:05 AM

Unfortunately, there's no way to replace just the nylon bushings. Honda makes MUCH more money selling you a new regulator. Good news is that the driver's side is probably the only one you'll ever have to replace 'cause it gets the most use.

A word of caution here----if you do replace the old regulator, be careful in removing the window motor. The regulator is spring-loaded and the tension is removed when the motor is taken off. A real finger-eater....

03-17-02, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
khanman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Windows Roll up sssslllloooowww Windows roll up very slow! Any ideas ? both driver and passenger.

03-17-02, 05:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
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03-17-02, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mckenzie93 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 3,228 Car 1: 1993 LS Coupe, 6 Speed iTrader: (0)	I will add something to the silicone idea.... Get a whole wack of Qtips, and spray the end of it, and dig right inside the channel with them... you will see a nasty amount of grease come out. And you will need alot of Qtips becuz if they are slooooowwww, then they are pretty gummed up. It worked alright for me... go for it.. its better than replacing the motor, until it gets really bad and then you dont really have any other choice. __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6.../DSCN45691.jpg

03-18-02, 12:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
pYmpdaddi LegendaryLegendz.kom Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 398 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I did the silicone thing and my windows worked an a$$load better. I also like the idea of using the q-tips to clean out the channel. Should only take a few minutes to finish this. __________________ Thanks, James "pYmpdaddi" Douglas Legendary Legendz CC Regional Officer, NorCal Chapter (916) 974 - PIMP (7467) http://www.legendarylegendz.com/files/LLCCgifsig.gif 17" Enkei RF-1's,Nitto 450's (215/45), Eibach Prokit Suspension, Royal Blue Painted Calipers, Clear Corners, Clear Bumpers, Clear Side Markers, Halogen Fog Lights, Ice Blue Halogen Headlights, Body Tone Lower Trim, Body Tone Taillights, Tricked-Out Trunk Lid, Custom Mesh Front Grill, White Acura Emblems, Bulldog Remote Starter, Mugen Indiglo Gauges, Indiglo Pedals, Custom Trunk Enclosure, 12" Rockford Fosgate Subs, 160x4 Rockford Fosgate Amp., Kenwood KDC716S Deck, Kenwood 6976 6x9's, Kenwood 1377 - 5 1/4's, 1" Super Tweeters, Hardwired Bel Radar Detector, Fog Light Flap Custom Mesh, Cold Air Intake, Custom front and rear Speaker Grills, Brushed Aluminum dash kit, BREMBO Dimpled / Slotted Rotors, PBR Metal Master Brak Pads and an old skool Legend.org decal.

03-18-02, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,545 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '89 Prelude Si iTrader: (13)	Could also be the window regulator. If you notice that your window has a unusual amount of play (moves around) in it, that could be the culprit. I replaced my driver's side window motor this weekend only to find that several nylon bushings in the regulator are worn out, causing the window glass to move around in the track. FYI, a new regulator is $91.98 from Acura of Augusta (got one on the way). Later---- __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

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03-17-02, 06:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Triton3K I'm too sexy for my car Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,517 Car 1: 1993 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Thats a good one there Luvmylegend. But like everyone who has had the same problem as you all you have to do is get some silicone spray from either a hardware store or home depot and spray it down the channel run that the windows run through. It'll take awhile to work because you have to let it sit for awhile so it can soak in.

03-18-02, 12:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Triton3K I'm too sexy for my car Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,517 Car 1: 1993 LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	I actually was gonna use the q-tips also when I recently siliconed my windows but I forgot, thanks for the reminder Mckenzie.

03-18-02, 10:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Moloukhya LEGEND Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 916 Car 1: 1997 Eclipse GST Spyder iTrader: (0)	Hey how much is a new motor (passenger side) from acura of augusta and is it sold without the regulator? __________________ http://img47.photobucket.com/albums/...se_resized.jpg 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Spyder 5spd Apex-i FMIC, Apex-i Intercooler piping, Apex-i Twin Chamber BOV, full 3" turbo-back Exhaust, 5300k McCulloch HIDs... Want something for free? Choose a link! Free Ipod or Iriver? http://www.mp3players4free.com/default.aspx?r=6890 Free Digital Camera? http://www.cameras4free.com/default.aspx?r=45645 Free Personal Video Player? http://www.pvps4free.com/default.aspx?r=45648

03-18-02, 11:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,545 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '89 Prelude Si iTrader: (13)	Yeah, you can buy them separately and a new window motor is about $185. In retrospect, my window motor was probably OK and i just needed to replace the regulator. You can have my old one for $25 if ya want it. PM me if interested---- __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

03-20-02, 05:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Roger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: East Lansing, Mi Posts: 4,276 Car 1: 1995 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (1)	where the the track for the window??? what side right or left???

03-20-02, 05:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
pYmpdaddi LegendaryLegendz.kom Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 398 iTrader: (0)	The track is where the window slides up and down. The actual peices of rubber and foam that go around the window at BOTH sides. __________________ Thanks, James "pYmpdaddi" Douglas Legendary Legendz CC Regional Officer, NorCal Chapter (916) 974 - PIMP (7467) http://www.legendarylegendz.com/files/LLCCgifsig.gif 17" Enkei RF-1's,Nitto 450's (215/45), Eibach Prokit Suspension, Royal Blue Painted Calipers, Clear Corners, Clear Bumpers, Clear Side Markers, Halogen Fog Lights, Ice Blue Halogen Headlights, Body Tone Lower Trim, Body Tone Taillights, Tricked-Out Trunk Lid, Custom Mesh Front Grill, White Acura Emblems, Bulldog Remote Starter, Mugen Indiglo Gauges, Indiglo Pedals, Custom Trunk Enclosure, 12" Rockford Fosgate Subs, 160x4 Rockford Fosgate Amp., Kenwood KDC716S Deck, Kenwood 6976 6x9's, Kenwood 1377 - 5 1/4's, 1" Super Tweeters, Hardwired Bel Radar Detector, Fog Light Flap Custom Mesh, Cold Air Intake, Custom front and rear Speaker Grills, Brushed Aluminum dash kit, BREMBO Dimpled / Slotted Rotors, PBR Metal Master Brak Pads and an old skool Legend.org decal.

03-20-02, 06:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
HATE_ME_NOW WANNA PLAY? OK WE PLAY Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ? Posts: 1,662 Car 1: ? iTrader: (0)	Hey Stevieray i've got that play that your talking about, is there anyway of repairing the regulator without changing it out for a new one?

03-21-02, 12:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Posts: n/a	my drivers side window has actually popped off track when rolling up...could that be my regulator? I know they replaced one on my TL but that is under warranty. Damn I wish I had warranty on my Legend...

03-21-02, 10:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
stevieray Swollen Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 7,545 Car 1: '95 LS Coupe Car 2: '91 LS Coupe Car 3: '89 Prelude Si iTrader: (13)	I wish... Unfortunately, there's no way to replace just the nylon bushings. Honda makes MUCH more money selling you a new regulator. Good news is that the driver's side is probably the only one you'll ever have to replace 'cause it gets the most use. A word of caution here----if you do replace the old regulator, be careful in removing the window motor. The regulator is spring-loaded and the tension is removed when the motor is taken off. A real finger-eater.... __________________ *"King of Kleen"* "Know this. Being able to purchase a Legend and being able to afford a Legend are two separate things. Realize nothing post-purchase is cheap." - LegendGS

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