Squeaking Front Window

Makefish · 07-02-2008, 18:52

This is really starting to bug me now

. First went in for 'the fix' a couple of months back (the fix being re-lubing the runners) but after a couple of weeks it came back again. Had it re-done during a service (at a different dealership) and sure enough the same thing happened again so this time a new regulator was ordered and fitted under warranty today and guess what .................................. it started squealing again when I got home!! This is really pi55ing me off now, anyone got any suggestions?

**VRStu** · 07-02-2008, 20:48

Lubricate the window seal with Silicone???

Makefish · 12-02-2008, 09:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRStu

Lubricate the window seal with Silicone???

Nope, that works for a limited time only then it returns. Been back AGAIN and still cant seem to cure it!!

sebulbus · 12-02-2008, 10:30

Argh, this drives me crazy as well.
I narrowed it down to the brush at the base of the glass, the thing keeping moisture from going inside the door.
I have yet to find something that will lube that and not smear the window.

mdk1 · 12-02-2008, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makefish

Nope, that works for a limited time only then it returns. Been back AGAIN and still cant seem to cure it!!

Time for that Yellow one then

Jonno VRs · 12-02-2008, 21:46

Can't say I put my windows down enough to notice if I have such a problem - it is winter you know

cheezemonkhai · 13-02-2008, 11:35

Steve are your window seals furry or plain rubber?

If they are not the rubber ones with the furry top get these fitted. FWIW if you are out of warrenty I might be able to keep hold of my set which are due for replacement so you can have a FOC try.

Also if you are doing silicon, try using the grease as per the cage mod rather than the spray as this lasts a lot longer.

HTH

EDIT: Ignore that I know you're under warrenty

sebulbus · 13-02-2008, 12:23

I had a go at it today.
With the window completely lowered I kept the rubber/furry seal at the base of the window pulled back a bit and lifted the window with the key fob button.
When the window was completely up i noticed there was a lot of dirt on the bottom of the glass that's always below the seal, so I cleaned them with wet tissues on a plastic card.
I then noticed there were two white plastic pieces that held the glass from underneath, so I flooded those with my trusty old WD40.
There were two coresponding white pieces on the inside face of the glass (visible with window down) which I didn't lube because I don't want WD40 smeared on the inside + the smell of it.

The result is it's not that noisy anymore, but not completely gone for now. I suspect it will get better as the WD40 has time to penetrate the mumified crap in there.

Makefish · 13-02-2008, 18:29

Thanks for the offers of help and advice

but I've been booked in AGAIN for next Friday and have been assured of a fix this time. The Master Tech is off on a course with SUK early next week and has promissed to bring the matter up with technical so watch this space.

sebulbus · 14-02-2008, 16:30

Update: it worked so well the next morning that I didn't bother to lube them again.
Seems its cured for the moment.

07-02-2008, 18:52	#1
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Squeaking Front Window This is really starting to bug me now . First went in for 'the fix' a couple of months back (the fix being re-lubing the runners) but after a couple of weeks it came back again. Had it re-done during a service (at a different dealership) and sure enough the same thing happened again so this time a new regulator was ordered and fitted under warranty today and guess what .................................. it started squealing again when I got home!! This is really pi55ing me off now, anyone got any suggestions? __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

07-02-2008, 20:48	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window Lubricate the window seal with Silicone??? __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

12-02-2008, 10:30	#4
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 536 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window Argh, this drives me crazy as well. I narrowed it down to the brush at the base of the glass, the thing keeping moisture from going inside the door. I have yet to find something that will lube that and not smear the window. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

12-02-2008, 21:46	#6
Jonno VRs Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,243 Members Car: Octy II VRs 200 Thanks: 10 Thanked 48 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window Can't say I put my windows down enough to notice if I have such a problem - it is winter you know __________________ 06 Skoda Octavia VRs 200 bhp (Black) Coming soon: 58 Skoda Octavia VRs CR TDi (Candy White) Previous Cars: 04 Audi TT 3.2 V6 250 bhp (Black) 02 VW Golf V5 170 bhp (Black)

13-02-2008, 11:35	#7
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,664 Members Car: Thanks: 116 Thanked 526 Times in 487 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window Steve are your window seals furry or plain rubber? If they are not the rubber ones with the furry top get these fitted. FWIW if you are out of warrenty I might be able to keep hold of my set which are due for replacement so you can have a FOC try. Also if you are doing silicon, try using the grease as per the cage mod rather than the spray as this lasts a lot longer. HTH EDIT: Ignore that I know you're under warrenty __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

13-02-2008, 12:23	#8
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 536 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window I had a go at it today. With the window completely lowered I kept the rubber/furry seal at the base of the window pulled back a bit and lifted the window with the key fob button. When the window was completely up i noticed there was a lot of dirt on the bottom of the glass that's always below the seal, so I cleaned them with wet tissues on a plastic card. I then noticed there were two white plastic pieces that held the glass from underneath, so I flooded those with my trusty old WD40. There were two coresponding white pieces on the inside face of the glass (visible with window down) which I didn't lube because I don't want WD40 smeared on the inside + the smell of it. The result is it's not that noisy anymore, but not completely gone for now. I suspect it will get better as the WD40 has time to penetrate the mumified crap in there. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

13-02-2008, 18:29	#9
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,277 Members Car: Golf PD105 Thanks: 187 Thanked 248 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window Thanks for the offers of help and advice but I've been booked in AGAIN for next Friday and have been assured of a fix this time. The Master Tech is off on a course with SUK early next week and has promissed to bring the matter up with technical so watch this space. __________________ Superchips Bluefin only £390 @ JKM http://www.jkm.org.uk/performance/bluefinxmas2008.htm

14-02-2008, 16:30	#10
sebulbus Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: .ro Posts: 536 Members Car: Thanks: 8 Thanked 38 Times in 30 Posts	Re: Squeaking Front Window Update: it worked so well the next morning that I didn't bother to lube them again. Seems its cured for the moment. __________________ Milk Inc's newest #1 fan

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