Repairing Window Door Glass--lift mechanism

[palace_us]

Couple of days ago, the driver side window glass was frozen and I was trying to open it and then I realised that it looks like frozen but I guess I tried really hard....Today when i was trying to open the glass but the lift mechanism of glass was not working well and glass was almost came out of panel and I tried to adjust it back but I feel that it is loose now from inside and life mechanism is not working well...I guess I broke something..any idea or advice to fix it please?

[palace_us]

please answer........:confused:

[Whitedart]

Couple of days ago, the driver side window glass was frozen and I was trying to open it and then I realised that it looks like frozen but I guess I tried really hard....Today when i was trying to open the glass but the lift mechanism of glass was not working well and glass was almost came out of panel and I tried to adjust it back but I feel that it is loose now from inside and life mechanism is not working well...I guess I broke something..any idea or advice to fix it please?

Yes, it sounds like you have damaged the window regulator inside the door that lifts the window up and down. The regulator is operated by the crank on non power windows, or by a motor on power windows.

This usually happens when the rubber sweep seal on the outside of the door is stuck to the outer glass after freezing rain. The same thing happens to the wiper motor when windshield wipers are stuck to the glass and the driver doesn't break them loose but tries to use the wiper motor to free the stuck wipers.

[TooSoonJr]

What kind of car is this?

During the cold weather the window tracks develop more friction and your windows go up and down slower and with more resistance.

You can apply silicone (Canadian tire) on the track to lube it up, i do it every winter. You have to align the window back in it's track by losening the tracks up and then tightening them with the window back in place. Then you lubricate and you should be good to go. If the window still doesn't work you will need a new motor and/or regulator.

[palace_us]

I have a honda Civic hetch back(1996) model. How could I apply that silicon ?from outside or do i need to open the door? could you please explain it..I am newbee for car. Thanks for tips.whats brand name for silicon to buy frm CT?

[zekester]

I have a honda Civic hetch back(1996) model. How could I apply that silicon ?from outside or do i need to open the door? could you please explain it..I am newbee for car. Thanks for tips.whats brand name for silicon to buy frm CT?

Open your window - you will see that the glass is sandwiched between two pieces of black plastic - take your silicon spray (http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6673441&bmUID=1197217723996&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443294203&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true) and spray between the two pieces of plastic (use the straw to get in there) - move your window up and down to work the silicon in.

[cptsquirt]

The driver window regulator went last week on my 98 Ford Contour. I picked up a replacement from the wreckers for $50 with 90 warrenty, and my neighbour is a 'window guy', and replaced it for another $50. So my total expense was $100.