Slow Electric Windows

[Flappers]

Hi, I was advised to use washing up liquid round the edges of my series 3 windows to allow them to move freely again. I'm just a little scared if I get caught in a downpour that I'll be creating a mass of bubbles... They need a helping hand to move up and down right now but after I wash the car they move freely. Is there some special lubricant needed to breathe new life into them ?

[steve_m]

Silicone lubricant should do the job.
The Halfords stuff gets a 5 out of 5 customer reviews. http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 65705#tab3

I'm going to pick some up tomorrow and do the channels on the XJRS; I'll let you know how it goes if you like.

[steve_m]

Bought the silicone spray, tried it and it works a treat.
The drivers window now slides up and down smoother than a smooth thing on a smooth day.
The passenger window is still slow but now does go all the way to the top with a positive stop rather than tiredly giving up just before it got there; no longer have to unbuckle, lean over and stab chest with gear stick and high five the window the rest of the way up.
Absolutely worth £3.49.

[Flappers]

Worked a treat, lke having new motors ! Sorry for the delayed reply but thanks allot for the tip

[J44EAG]

A little Vasaline or spray can white grease is also pretty good. I lube my window rubbers annually or whenever a window starts to drag slowly, which ever is the sooner.

Mike K