power window problem

[-Civic-Ex-Kim-]

so my window wont go the whole way up on my 99 civic ex. I dont think the motor is shot or anything because it will go down and it comes back up but only about half way. It doesnt seem like it lines up either...like the glass wont line up with the window it seems like the front of the glass is dropped. I just dont know what to do. Like do i take the door panel off? If someone could help me out thatd be awesome. I have a trash bag over it now because we're supposed to get snow tonight

 

[matisgugle]

roll it all the way down, then grab the glass and pull it back a bit, then while holding it like that, slowly roll it up. works in my 96 when it happens.

 

[-Civic-Ex-Kim-]

i tried that and it didnt work

 

[DeathLens]

take the door panel off and check if the glass is on track. pulling it back most likely wont work

 

[Osiris19]

Ahaha, I have the same exact problem in my 92 LX. Anyways, I would like to know this too.

 

[steviezee47]

http://www.clubcivic.com/board/showthread.php?t=61119&highlight=window off track

that will walk you through the whole process.

 

[Imperialzim]

Another possibility is that the regulator itself is bent. I had that problem on my 96.

 

[Kensai]

Another possibility is that the regulator itself is bent. I had that problem on my 96.

Doesn't really happen with automatic windows unless you got t-boned on that side or something.

 

[-Civic-Ex-Kim-]

thanks guys! I got it fixed though it was just off the track. The rubber trim around the window is actually making it hard for the window to go up though like the friction of the window against it is slowing it down. If i dont figure that out ill end up burning the motor out and i already know those are a b*tch to replace. But thank you all i had to do was take the screws out and pull the panel off and set it back on the track

 

[Imperialzim]

Doesn't really happen with automatic windows unless you got t-boned on that side or something.

Very true but mine bent from it being too cold out. Tweaked the track.

 

[DeathLens]

thanks guys! I got it fixed though it was just off the track. The rubber trim around the window is actually making it hard for the window to go up though like the friction of the window against it is slowing it down. If i dont figure that out ill end up burning the motor out and i already know those are a b*tch to replace. But thank you all i had to do was take the screws out and pull the panel off and set it back on the track

buy Shin Etsu grease from honda and grease the tracks.

 

[Osiris19]

Congrats on fixing it. Now i gotta get off my lazy ass and do that.

 

[-Civic-Ex-Kim-]

yeah the panel was kinda tough to get off but i got it plus i had to pull back that plastic that covers the window compartment and i tried not to rip it but i eventually said screw it and just ripped it...its now being held together with good ol duct tape im a pro at fixing this now so if anyone needs help with this bring it on over to my house! Or not... But how much is that grease stuff? I just lost my job so im on a tight budget

 

[DeathLens]

15-20 for a small tube. a little expensive but it works better than the stuff from autozone or pepboys

 

[-Civic-Ex-Kim-]

okay awesome ill be making a call to the honda dealership...or maybe ill make my dad call. They always either take advantage of me with their pricing or they treat me like im just another stupid girl that doesnt know cars. Im not stupid...

 

[TigBitties]

i had a problem with the friction in the track and i used silicon lube. works great! My window wont go all the way up either but its because two teeth grinded off the regulator next to each other so it hops and gets stuck

 

[steviezee47]

Dont use lithium grease, go for silicone lube! its likes less then 5 bucks too

 

[TigBitties]

^yup. true story right there

 

[Osiris19]

@1sikcivic; I think that's the problem I have with mine. It'll go up about 80% of the way, and the motor will make a large click noise when it's stuck. I have to pull the window up by hand.