All of a sudden the driver side window on my
1987 Camry has become extremely hard to roll-up or down. It is manual (i.e. no power windows).How do I fix it ? Any thing I can spray on the window to help this ?
I washed the car two days back and since then the problem started, though this may not have anything to do with it.
Many thanks for your help.
-- Bill
Try silicone spray or tri-flow in the window track on the sides, - should help.
the glass, but does help. Most auto part stores sell a "dielectric grease" in a small tube for a couple of dollars - which is actually silicone paste, and can be used to lubricate the window tracks.
Many Thanks ...
I got silicone spray for $3.50 from Kragen Auto Parts and applied it to the window guides (the side tracks). Let it penetrate down for a couple of minutes. That has fixed it, the window rolls up and down nicely.
This may be a temporary fix .. as the Kragen guy pointed out .. the assembly (regulator ?) may be worn and may need replacement (about $250 cost).
I'll save the money for now, the car's too old to keep pumping money in .. Thanks again for your assistance.
Search the interent. You can buy a used regulater from a wreck at a reasonable price and find someone to put it in.
Roy - Carpe Noctem
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