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Old Feb 7, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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Driver window jerking on way down

Just noticed that my driver side window is jumping up and down (jerking) on the way down. Not sure if its because it was wet. It almost looks like a failing window regulator. Its not too bad, but not smooth as it supposed to be on a new car. The other side is not doing this, so there is definitely a difference.
Anyone else observe this with their windows? Will mention to dealer next time, not sure if they give me run around that "its normal"
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Old Feb 7, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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No problems here. Let us know the outcome.
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Old Feb 7, 2021 | 12:59 PM
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No jerking here. Hope it gets resolved for you!
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 08:58 AM
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Noticed the same thing on mine but only happens after car wash and maybe intensified with the cold weather. Will keep monitoring
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 09:04 AM
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Yes, seems to be more when wet/cold. But happens when dry also. Its only happening on the way down 1-2” from fully closed. I will definitely show this to dealer.
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 09:10 AM
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Make a video if not easily reproducible.
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 01:01 PM
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Try lubing up the window channel with some shin-etsu grease. It might just be increased friction from the wet rubber
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 08:50 PM
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Try lubing up the window channel with some shin-etsu grease. It might just be increased friction from the wet rubber
Thanks, where can I buy it? I watched scotty, he said to spray silicone, but it did not make a difference
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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 11:26 PM
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https://smile.amazon.com/Genuine-Hon...2848338&sr=8-8


It's my go to grease for all things rubber on the car
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by thoiboi
Try lubing up the window channel with some shin-etsu grease. It might just be increased friction from the wet rubber
This
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 03:39 PM
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Shin-etsu grease...great stuff and you can pick up a tube on Amazon. They recommend rubbing just a trace of it on all your rubber weather seals once a year also.

As for the window jerking...not rare over all. Clean up the window as best you can. Sometimes they get something on them that causes them to try to stick in the channels while going up and down. A little lube won't hurt either. If you still get jerking one should think that the glass guides might be off a little or something.
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 07:32 PM
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Order shitsu grease, good stuff to have around. Will try it first, dont want them to start opening the door panel unless its absolutely necessary. will update
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Old Feb 9, 2021 | 09:21 PM
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Thanks, where can I buy it? I watched scotty, he said to spray silicone, but it did not make a difference
Scotty is an idiot. And a stooge.
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Old Feb 10, 2021 | 10:59 AM
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That Shin-etsu grease is amazing, it makes all your seals like new, soaks it right in
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Old Feb 13, 2021 | 07:35 AM
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I applied it to run channel of the window, and it got much better, not perfect but very good. Just a slight jerk near the top. I rather keep it this way than let dealer start taking apart door panel and then get other problems. will keep an eye if it gets worse.
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