Causes of Slow Moving Window
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Listed below are conditions that may cause a slow moving window:
- The window run channel outboard lip at the rear of door frame.
- The window is not seated in the run channel.
- The window is misaligned in the opening.
- The regulator is misaligned causing misalignment of the window.
- After inspecting the conditions above, do the following:
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim Panel Replacement .
- Remove the rear door water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water Deflector Replacement .
- Ensure that the window guide to is fully seated and clipped.
Ensure that the window is fully seated in the window guide run channel.
- Inspect the window for equal distance between the front and rear run channels.
- Inspect the power window motor for being loose.
- Inspect the window for alignment.
IMPORTANT:
Owners may comment that the windows operate slowly when going up or down.