how to fix 5th gen window problem

Post by **SPYDOR** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:43 am

It's possible you have a blockage somewhere, maybe the rubber channels are damaged or something is obstructing the scissor mechanism that moves the window. This could probably happen if the rubber channels are severely dried out as well.

Hashiriya San · Post by **Hashiriya San** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:10 pm

I can pull the window up but it won't go up on its own.

Post by **SPYDOR** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 12:16 pm

I would take the door apart, check, clean and re-grease all the moving/sliding surfaces and maybe do an electrical check on the operation of the window motor as well.

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 1:56 pm

^^ as above. Also check the where the mechanism mounts to the door, I had to put new bolts in mine once because the original ones were worn out and the mechanism moved around meaning the window wouldn't reach the top.

Hashiriya San · Post by **Hashiriya San** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:53 pm

I've even tried lifting the window up without the weight of the window it won't lift past a certain point it just hits one point then won't go up any more.

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:59 pm

Sounds like the mechanism is out of alignment or has something stuck in it.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:00 am

Or has a tooth missing.