Window Problems

Aug 04, 2008 10 Replies

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mC 17 years ago

Hey all,

Haven't been able to find a thing on this, but my 1993 5.0 LX Hatchback has a passenger window that screeches when it's warm and being closed. This screech is killer on the ears and before I go tearing the door apart I thought I'd ask if anyone else has run into this.

This is a power window and usually when it's warm (>75F) it just kills my ears and you have to feel real sorry for anyone sitting in the passenger seat.

I've tried pushing out, pulling in, pushing down and pulling up as the window powers it's way up, but it seems to make no difference.

Any ideas, hunches or websites that anyone knows about that could lead me through the path of pulling this door apart? I presume this is a metal on metal problem, but again, just looking for ideas ~before~ I get into it.

Thanks in advance!

1993 5.0LX
91K miles As stock as stock can be

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jonezzzman 17 years ago

yes, I'm having this same problem right now with my 89 GT. I haven't had a chance to look into it yet. But, mine goes away if I push/pull on the window while its closing. Would love to know what you find out.

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davea 17 years ago

I'm not sure what the door/windows are like on a 93 but a spray of silicone lubricant usually clears screeching windows. Try a spray on any vetical rubber seals that the window might run along.

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davea 17 years ago

meant "vertical rubber seals".

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WindsorFo 17 years ago

Mine doesn't screech but is slow, the regulator gets sloppy and the glass rubs against the rubber weather strip.

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<mechanic 17 years ago

Check the dew wipe along the top edge of the door... grit can get caught in this and can cause your symptoms...

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