GTC power window problem

David Smith · Post by **David Smith** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:27 pm

My switches are fine I think. I can watch the ammeter move when I push the switch lever. The windows need to be jiggled, smacked, and pulled on to get them started moving. Once they start they work fine. Cables and pulleys are fine. I have to believe I have a motor issue. However this is the same for both sides of the car and also for both up and down. Any thoughts guys? Thanks.

Rudy van Daalen Wetters · Post by **Rudy van Daalen Wetters** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 8:59 pm

David,

Have the window channel felt pieces been replaced with an incorrect type that may be causing the windows to bind?

Rudy van Daalen Wetters
1963 GTE s/n 4001
1966 330 GT s/n 8705

David Smith · Post by **David Smith** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 10:21 pm

Well, they have been replaced. I have not looked in that direction as the windows move pretty fast and smoothly after they start. I will however investigate that possibility. Thank you.

Rudy van Daalen Wetters · Post by **Rudy van Daalen Wetters** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 11:13 pm

Typically from what I have seen is that one widow will be faster than the other depending on motor wear. Both being slow made me guess that there may be a binding in the channels.

Rudy van Daalen Wetters
1963 GTE s/n 4001
1966 330 Gt s/n 8705

jcwconsult · Post by **jcwconsult** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:13 am

My right hand window motor was noisy and jerky, but I think it was from infrequent use. With more frequent driving and use, it has become much smoother. Sitting, unused, was likely the problem with mine.

Bryan P · Post by **Bryan P** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:46 am

clean every ground between the motor, through the switch to the fuse. Bill Bowdish just did this on his queen and the motor speed was remarkably quicker.

Michael Bayer · Post by **Michael Bayer** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:24 pm

Also spray the felt tracks with silicone, it will ease the burden of those powerful Lucas motors

Post by **tyang** » Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:11 pm

Also spray the felt tracks with silicone, it will ease the burden of those powerful Lucas motors

Powdered graphite works well too.

Tom