Electric window issue

[Keavo69]

hi there
I've not been on here long still finding my way around
I have a little issue with my drivers window I went to put the window today and
It went up a little bit then went back down tried again and it did the same thing
I then turned the engine off restarted and the window went up just moved the
Car back in the garage and it happened again.hope you can help
Marv
I will take some photos soon

 

[andyglym]

Far from expert but perhaps take the door card off to see what's going on with the mechanism and or runners?

 

[Stevo7682]

Agree something sticking you need the door card off for a look. BE CAREFUL IF SIDE AIRBAG EQUIPPED.

 

[Stevo7682]

Oh and

 

[andyglym]

hi there
I've not been on here long still finding my way around
I have a little issue with my drivers window I went to put the window today and
It went up a little bit then went back down tried again and it did the same thing
I then turned the engine off restarted and the window went up just moved the
Car back in the garage and it happened again.hope you can help
Marv
I will take some photos soon

Try this link mate
https://zroadster.org/posts/109013/

 

[Grumps]

It may just want resetting. If my memory serves me correctly send the window down then hold the button down for 5 seconds. Send it up and do the same. May work may not but worth a shot. Oh and welcome aboard!

 

[t-tony]

And when you've done that, apply some silicone spray to the rubber slides and seals too.

Tony.

 

[littlefeller]

yes they can be reset, but if the window is coming down while your pressing up then it is designed to come down if it encounters resistance, like for instance you had your hand in the way. its a safety feature fitted to most cars with electric windows, basically once the resistance rises above a given amount in the electrical circuit it reverses the current usually via an internal switch.

 

[t-tony]

yes they can be reset, but if the window is coming down while your pressing up then it is designed to come down if it encounters resistance, like for instance you had your hand in the way. its a safety feature fitted to most cars with electric windows, basically once the resistance rises above a given amount in the electrical circuit it reverses the current usually via an internal switch.

Hence, the silicone spray!

Tony.

 

[littlefeller]

mine does it too, i just put up with it, now i have a real odd one on the passenger side it will only go up a couple of inches at a time so i have to keep pressing the button, but as i dont normally carry passengers i have never bothered to fix it.

 

[Keavo69]

Thanks guys
I'll get some silicon spray and try those suggestions at the weekend
Many thanks marv

 

[Mint]

Hi @Keavo69, to the forum from me in Staffordshire.

+1 for door card off and silicon spray

 

[Shelly]

From me too

 

[Low Rider]

To Zroadster.org from Worcestershire

 

[Keavo69]

Hi guys
Bought silicone spray did what you suggested and
It worked a treat
Many thanks marv

 

[t-tony]

It's amazing stuff Marv. Great that it helped you cure your window problem mate.

Tony.

 

[Fraser]

mine does it too, i just put up with it, now i have a real odd one on the passenger side it will only go up a couple of inches at a time so i have to keep pressing the button, but as i dont normally carry passengers i have never bothered to fix it.

Hi @littlefella. Did you manage to fix this in the end?

 

[stevie_a]

hi there
I've not been on here long still finding my way around
I have a little issue with my drivers window I went to put the window today and
It went up a little bit then went back down tried again and it did the same thing
I then turned the engine off restarted and the window went up just moved the
Car back in the garage and it happened again.hope you can help
Marv
I will take some photos soon

Funny that it happened to my wife yesterday also, i put it down to the frosty window.

as @Grumpy said is the fix for it.

It may just want resetting. If my memory serves me correctly send the window down then hold the button down for 5 seconds. Send it up and do the same. May work may not but worth a shot. Oh and welcome aboard!

 

[littlefeller]

Hi @littlefella. Did you manage to fix this in the end?

no, i have never gotten around to looking at it, I will be making some changes to the door cards during the winter so it will be an ideal time to have a go at it.

 

[Fraser]

That's cool. Just hope it's as simple as the plug fallen off the motor.
I had this issue when I bought my Z, just popped the plug back on and job done!
Hope yours is just as easy!