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tallcrown · 05-27-2011, 08:44 PM

Asking for what works and what you have done about slow electric windows.
My Electric windows on my Suburban are very slow. They all work sometimes with a little help. I keep thinking that I can just open up the door panels and lube them. But have not yet.
Does anyone have experience with this problem. What has worked for you on your Suburban?
Any Help would be appreciated
Thanks

**old Rusty C10** · 05-27-2011, 09:30 PM

the same thing happens on pickups... you do need to lube them and that should help exponentially

mooseknuckles · 05-27-2011, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tallcrown

Asking for what works and what you have done about slow electric windows.
My Electric windows on my Suburban are very slow. They all work sometimes with a little help. I keep thinking that I can just open up the door panels and lube them. But have not yet.
Does anyone have experience with this problem. What has worked for you on your Suburban?
Any Help would be appreciated
Thanks

I seen somewhere someone had taken the motor assembly out and cleaned up the 20 some years of oil and dirt that was stuck to them, lubed them and stuck em back in and they worked like new...

soonerfans!crew · 05-27-2011, 11:44 PM

I had the same problem on my 81 ccsb and my friend suggested installing bosch style relays to the motors on all 4 of them. Now they work like they are brand new!!! The relays are cheap and a simple install.

BLE 'BURBAN · 05-28-2011, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soonerfans!crew

I had the same problem on my 81 ccsb and my friend suggested installing bosch style relays to the motors on all 4 of them. Now they work like they are brand new!!! The relays are cheap and a simple install.

Got a schematic of the wiring of the relays and where you mounted them?

tallcrown · 05-28-2011, 05:34 AM

cleaning and lube. can you be more specific where they all hang up?
I would first think the rollers need a spray on them. Where else?
Cleaning? what/where/how.
This may seem like a stupid question. But I like to get to the specifics where the problem usually is and what is happening to cause it.
If I put a relay on the motors what does that do? If the motor works harder does that cause more stress on the rollers etc?
Anyone have any specifics guys?
Any and all help is appreciated
Thanks

mbgmike · 05-28-2011, 07:43 AM

I just had to do the fronts on my 91. cleaned everything up replaced the upper window door felt,beltline moulding and division bar channel and they work like normal. A 91 is not that old to me

but the rubber is 20 years old

sumran · 05-28-2011, 08:05 AM

I use Liquid Wrench silicone spray lubricant in the tracks and guides once a year. Makes a huge difference. The other suggestions may still be needed, but reducing friction reduces stress on all the components.

rayfinseats · 05-28-2011, 10:45 AM

silicone spray lubricant

I hope you NEVER plan on painting your truck because silicone is a B***H around paintjobs. I NEVER use silicone spray around cars or armorall (armorall is very destructive to vinyl)

I'm working on the same problem right now with my windows. I noticed my seals around the window are binding, rollers are worn out, and I have a new motor coming. Will keep you posted.

motornut · 05-28-2011, 11:12 AM

the rollers, the tracks, anywhere there is goo ,clean it and use some new grease
i've found the older stuff baked hard and dried

soonerfans!crew · 05-28-2011, 03:34 PM

Dont have a schematic but I can draw one up for you. Going out of town for a couple days but I will get one and a pic of mine install.

05-27-2011, 08:44 PM	#1
tallcrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 61	Slow electric windows. Asking for what works and what you have done about slow electric windows. My Electric windows on my Suburban are very slow. They all work sometimes with a little help. I keep thinking that I can just open up the door panels and lube them. But have not yet. Does anyone have experience with this problem. What has worked for you on your Suburban? Any Help would be appreciated Thanks

05-27-2011, 09:30 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,284	Re: Slow electric windows. the same thing happens on pickups... you do need to lube them and that should help exponentially __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-27-2011, 11:44 PM	#4
soonerfans!crew Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 2	Re: Slow electric windows. I had the same problem on my 81 ccsb and my friend suggested installing bosch style relays to the motors on all 4 of them. Now they work like they are brand new!!! The relays are cheap and a simple install.

05-28-2011, 05:34 AM	#6
tallcrown Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 61	Re: Slow electric windows. cleaning and lube. can you be more specific where they all hang up? I would first think the rollers need a spray on them. Where else? Cleaning? what/where/how. This may seem like a stupid question. But I like to get to the specifics where the problem usually is and what is happening to cause it. If I put a relay on the motors what does that do? If the motor works harder does that cause more stress on the rollers etc? Anyone have any specifics guys? Any and all help is appreciated Thanks

05-28-2011, 07:43 AM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Slow electric windows. I just had to do the fronts on my 91. cleaned everything up replaced the upper window door felt,beltline moulding and division bar channel and they work like normal. A 91 is not that old to me but the rubber is 20 years old

05-28-2011, 08:05 AM	#8
sumran Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 406	Re: Slow electric windows. I use Liquid Wrench silicone spray lubricant in the tracks and guides once a year. Makes a huge difference. The other suggestions may still be needed, but reducing friction reduces stress on all the components. __________________ Randy Summers Never brake in the learning curve! 1984 GMC Sierra project truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446737

05-28-2011, 10:45 AM	#9
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Slow electric windows. silicone spray lubricant I hope you NEVER plan on painting your truck because silicone is a B**H around paintjobs. I NEVER use silicone spray around cars or armorall (armorall is very destructive to vinyl) I'm working on the same problem right now with my windows. I noticed my seals around the window are binding, rollers are worn out, and I have a new motor coming. Will keep you posted. Last edited by rayfinseats; 05-28-2011 at 10:47 AM.*

05-28-2011, 11:12 AM	#10
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Slow electric windows. the rollers, the tracks, anywhere there is goo ,clean it and use some new grease i've found the older stuff baked hard and dried Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-28-2011, 03:34 PM	#11
soonerfans!crew Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 2	Re: Slow electric windows. Dont have a schematic but I can draw one up for you. Going out of town for a couple days but I will get one and a pic of mine install.



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