Slow power window :(
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Slow power window :( Anyone get their window motors replaced under warranty for becoming slow? My drivers side is now slow and sounds like it's gonna die <img src="images/icons/frown.gif" border="0">
Just wondering before I go to the dealer asking for them to replace the motor.
<img src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" border="0" alt="[fight]" /> <---me and the Dealer maybe?
Just wondering before I go to the dealer asking for them to replace the motor.
<img src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" border="0" alt="[fight]" /> <---me and the Dealer maybe?
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Re: Slow power window :( Hi Joseph <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> I think I will have a seat in the Svc Mgr's office and have a chat....he's pretty cool. Afterall, no biggie it's under warranty.
Hehe, I guess your customer's bring you donuts?? <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" /> <--Joseph Me---> <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" /> If they tell me---> <img src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" border="0" alt="[bullshit]" />
Or if they tell me yes, then I will be--> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Hehe, I guess your customer's bring you donuts?? <img src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" border="0" alt="[jester]" /> <--Joseph Me---> <img src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" border="0" alt="[whiner]" /> If they tell me---> <img src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" border="0" alt="[bullshit]" />
Or if they tell me yes, then I will be--> <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Re: Slow power window :( I went through this already. You don't need a new motor. You can fix this yourself and save yourself the grief of dealing with the dealer. Pop off the door panel and spray the track with silicone spray. Fixed. Done. No dealer bullshit! Trust me, this works!!! <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Slow power window :( I got the slow window mod... <img src="images/icons/frown.gif" border="0">
I'm eventually going to take it into the dealer...
The worst thing you can do to them is to shut the doors when the windows aren't rolled all the way up...thats really tough on them...
I'm eventually going to take it into the dealer...
The worst thing you can do to them is to shut the doors when the windows aren't rolled all the way up...thats really tough on them...
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Re: Slow power window :( Welp, speaking to my friend there, he talked to the trim guy and I am all set the next time I go in....new motor <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" /> Guess I owe him a few> <img src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
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Re: Slow power window :( Update, car is there right now...and I wonder if they try to void my warranty cuz I got Nitto's on?? I bet they have no idea what they even are.
Those are the newest performance street tire <img src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" border="0" alt="[bullshit]" />
Those are the newest performance street tire <img src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" border="0" alt="[bullshit]" />
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Re: Slow power window :( Okay new motor is in.....and to be truthful, it's not that much faster!! Oh well, atleast they changed it....it was better than it was. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
Oh and no questions asked either. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
Oh and no questions asked either. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0">
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Re: Slow power window :( racer88: make sure you check the rubber seal at the rear of the door where the window goes into the door. This has a tendancy to roll over when you lower the window and cause a big drag against the window/motor (because it's smashed between the glass and door jamb). Also, silicon grease on all of the weatherstripping around the door jamb that contacts the glass will help a lot.
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Re: Slow power window :( Thanks Rom! WE have twins remember? I will check it out later. My buddy that works there got the best trim guy on it.
Thanks <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
Thanks <img src="images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
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Re: Slow power window :( [quote]Originally posted by racer88:
<strong>WE have twins remember?</strong><hr></blockquote>
He, he. Yup. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> I lost my driver's side window motor this summer. Figured out how to fix it and prevent the passenger's side from doing the same. I'm burning about 3/4 quart of oil per 3,000 miles. You about the same?
[ December 05, 2001: Message edited by: rom3 ]</p>
<strong>WE have twins remember?</strong><hr></blockquote>
He, he. Yup. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> I lost my driver's side window motor this summer. Figured out how to fix it and prevent the passenger's side from doing the same. I'm burning about 3/4 quart of oil per 3,000 miles. You about the same?
[ December 05, 2001: Message edited by: rom3 ]</p>
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Re: Slow power window :( Hey Rom, as far as the oil thing is concerned I just got mine changed today. It was down a qt and a half. But, I went 3700 miles and the car has been to the track 4 times since (12+ passes) been dyno'd (3 WOT pulls) and has been driven kinda hard here and there. I am using Valvoline Synpower now 10W30.
The consumption that GM is aware of according to them is using a qt every 400-600 miles. I do not think rings is the problem for the slight consumption I or you have.
Alot of WOT and shifts over 3200 RPM and of course it's being sucked up under the intake. My boyfriend does alot of LS6 intake swaps, heads, cam and header installs and every single intake he has pulled is soaked w/ oil. That seems to be where it is going.
Other than that, got 20K of no problems on this car and it dyno'd an amazing 334 RWHP the last time w/ just a lid <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
How's yours doing?
The consumption that GM is aware of according to them is using a qt every 400-600 miles. I do not think rings is the problem for the slight consumption I or you have.
Alot of WOT and shifts over 3200 RPM and of course it's being sucked up under the intake. My boyfriend does alot of LS6 intake swaps, heads, cam and header installs and every single intake he has pulled is soaked w/ oil. That seems to be where it is going.
Other than that, got 20K of no problems on this car and it dyno'd an amazing 334 RWHP the last time w/ just a lid <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
How's yours doing?
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Re: Slow power window :( It's a good idea your changing yours out. Mine started out slow and then one day just died on me. When I took my car to the dealership before they said that was normal, yea right. I wish I would have fought with them a little more. It sucks going through a drivethrough when you window doesn't work. <img src="images/icons/frown.gif" border="0">
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Re: Slow power window :( i gave mine to the dealer last week about the driver side window being REALLY slow goin up. Fixed it without giving me any grief. Try you dealer to see if they will fix it.
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Re: Slow power window :( Other than the power window problems I can't complain. <img src="images/icons/smile.gif" border="0"> Car runs great. I'm not happy about the 3/4 qt. per 3,000 miles (my '99 A4 only used maybe 1/4 qt. in 3,000), but this seems to be within the norm for these cars.
I would check and fill your oil more often. You don't want to be spinnin' 6,000+ RPM's with these engines if you're down 1 1/2 quarts!
I would check and fill your oil more often. You don't want to be spinnin' 6,000+ RPM's with these engines if you're down 1 1/2 quarts!
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Re: Slow power window :( Rom, it has not been on track in the last 2 weeks, this has happened from driving within the 3700 miles....
Blackhawk, uhm yep, guess so. <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
It has been hard driven....lately but fun driving. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
[ December 06, 2001: Message edited by: racer88 ]</p>
Blackhawk, uhm yep, guess so. <img src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0">
It has been hard driven....lately but fun driving. <img src="images/icons/grin.gif" border="0">
[ December 06, 2001: Message edited by: racer88 ]</p>