Pickup power window lubricating

Chris Jones · Apr 6, 2013

The passenger side windows of my pickup is used very little and for a year or more now is quite slow moving. What would I lube to help get things going again. The track the bottom of the window rides in? Or is there some way to lubricate the cable system that moves it? And/or I've heard of lubing the rubber trim that the window slides up into when it's closed. Ideas? The door is apart and waiting for some help. Thanks!

Chris(WA) · Apr 6, 2013

Silicone spray on the exposed gasket surfaces. A slight smear of silicone grease in the lower tracks if the spray is not enough. The cables you should be able to use a dry lube like graphite or a spray teflon . You do not want anything that attracts and/or causes dust or dirt to stick to it.

Ellis Kinney · Apr 6, 2013

Chris, It could be the opposite of what you think. I had a similar problem with the off side window on my '81 Ford and it was old hardened grease. Ellis

Chris Jones · Apr 6, 2013

Thanks! It seems to be working as well as the drivers side now, so everything is ok.

Chris Jones · Apr 6, 2013

Thanks, I couldn't see any problems but I lubricated the bottom tracks well and sprayed some silicone on the rubber seal around the windows when it's up. It's working ok now--time will tell if it continues to work well.

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