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YOUR RESEARCHWindow Creaking Noise
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pretty straight fwd
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Using the DIY tutorial on Renntech, this proved to be pretty straight fwd.
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I was able to get to all the hardware without disconnecting the airbag so I left the battery connected.
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If you feel you need to remove it, then its safer to disconnect the battery.
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I would be encouraged to remove the door panel and look for things to lubricate, including the window channels.
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Using the DIY tutorial on Renntech, this proved to be pretty straight fwd.
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The passenger side window operates fine (full operation, lowers when door opens) until the very last bit of travel when closing. The speed is fine, but it creaks like an old wooden door. Seems to get worse when hot.
I assume this is window reg related, but wanted to see if anyone had addressed without full replacement. Maybe a bit of grease applied to a certain pivot point ?
Thanks in advance
I've had my driver's side doing this for about 3 years now. It has been getting slowly worse while the travel speed of the window has been declining. Obviously the regulator will need to be replaced at some point but I'm a firm believer in "If it aint broke dont fix it."
My driver's side does exactly the same..it creaks opening or closing but no noticeable decline in speed. Much worse when it has been sitting in the sun and is hot. I'm with LordVicious...if it ain't broke don't fix it. Considering the complication of door panel removal etc., I'm just living with this quirk of ownership of a 1999 C2 14 years old with 125,000 miles. Hell, I'm in my late 50's and things are starting to creak a little bit here and there but I'm not complaining! I've had plenty of other sports cars, including a bunch of MG's...talk about quirks!
I would be encouraged to remove the door panel and look for things to lubricate, including the window channels. If it's binding, why hasten its demise?
Update - Yesterday I took the door panel off to do some investigation.
Using the DIY tutorial on Renntech, this proved to be pretty straight fwd. 1 addition to the diagram, between steps 2 and 3, the pop rivets that are loosened by sliding a plastic tool between the interior panel and the door, then lift the panel up. I found this video to summarise the procedure nicely -
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I was able to get to all the hardware without disconnecting the airbag so I left the battery connected. If you feel you need to remove it, then its safer to disconnect the battery.
Once the door panel is off you will find the foam moisture/noise shield (gray). The foam is flexible and strong enough to remove without tearing if done carefully. There are two beads of adhesive holding it to the door. Try to leave these intact and attached to the foam for a proper seal upon assembly. Pic #1
All parts are reachable by removing only the lower right side of the shield.
Once removed you will see one of the two regulator rails. Using some white lithium grease and a Q-tip, I applied lube to the points indicated in Pic #2 including the cable located on the backside.
The other rail (not pictured) is towards the front of the door and has the same lubrication points. I was able to reach into the door far enough to feel my way around and apply grease to the same points.
Results: After cycling a few times, noise is gone
Although it was cooler yesterday so we'll see how it holds up in the heat.
All in all a straight fwd and rewarding job
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