Driver Window sticks when going up or down
 

in my 1995 Honda Accord LX (not VTECH), the window was sticking when going up or down. Basically it did the stuttering. If you've seen it you know what I'm talking about.

Initially I though the motor was going bad. So I replaced it with a brand new one.

However, the window was still sticking and stuttering.

My next step was to remove all the weather stripping that the window rides on (the track) and cleaned it thoroughly to get any stickiness out.

When I put it back in the window was still sticking and stuttering.

I finally went to Honda dealer and bought some Silicone spray and sprayed it all down the tract. I opened and closed the window multiple times until it was evenly distributed along the track.

This seemed to work well for a while. But then (especially after it rained) the window would steadily begin to stick again. So I would spray it with silicone again.

It's been a year and I'm constantly spraying the window.

This is the only window causing any problems. All of the other windows glide smooth as ice. What can I do to fix it?

Although your window doesn't sound like it "jumps the track", try slightly repositioning the window regulator and/or front channel to see if it makes a difference.

Honda Shin-Etsu silicone grease last a lot longer and better than most silicone spray.

Thanks for the replies.

1st: No it's definitely not jumping the track. That was the first thing I checked.
2nd: I've tried the silicone grease as well (I just didn't put it in the original post). It actually made things more sticky after about 2 weeks, the window would barely move. That's when I took the weather stripping out and washed it. Then used the spray.

Why would this be happening on this window and not any of the other windows?

I have a feeling that you may be having an issue with the window rollers..look at them and see if they are worn out..

What's a window roller? It has power windows and the motor is brand new.

Clean the run channels again. Then use the "Shin-Etsu" on them.

While you have the panel off and doing the work. After the cleaning and "re-lube", work the window a few times and look/watch the regulator mounting points to be sure none are flexing or have cracks around them.

Check that run channels don't have "dead ends" where window jams preventing movement.

I had window regulator develop a jam when the "turning guide" (turns 90 degrees) plastic peice of the regulator broke. Window would only move down and up to a certain postion (from memory?). Check window regulator parts carefully.

good luck

Again. What's a window roller.
The regulator is fine. When the window is not connected, it has no problems at all.
I initially replaced the old one because I thought that the problem actually was the window regulator. But when I put the new one in, had the same problems... That is until...

I bought the Honda Silicone spray. That is what the guy at the dealer parts store told me to use.

I spray it in the track and it works fine for a while. The problem is, that is only lasts for a little while (a couple weeks or so) or until it rains and I have to role the window down.

So based on that, there must be something going on in the track.

ericthecarguy video on youtube shows how to replace the run channel.

good luck

I had that problem with our 97 accord. Tried lubricants to no avail. Replaced the weather stripping with new factory version. Cured it. I have a 95 now and it is doing the same thing so I am going to replace the weather stripping.

By "weather stripping" do you mean the rubber channels the window slides up/down on?

There is a plastic weather trim on outside that pushes against outside of window to limit water running down window face.

good luck

I used that silicone paste Ericthecarguy used in one of his videos and it works great, and seems to be lasting. The shin-etsu grease, and silicone sprays did nothing for me. The silicone paste is also good for brakes (slide-pins).

brandon, when you replaced the window motor, did you replace the entire window regulator assembly? If it's stuttering that would sound like the gears between the regulator and motor are slipping.

Our 96 EX had the slow window problem, I ended up replacing both front regulators with rebuilt ones from RockAuto, and they work much better now. I think The only thing left between our current status and new operation is new glass -- I've heard the curvature relaxes over time causing some tightness in the channels.

If you replaced only the motor and not the regulator assembly, then you might consider replacing the regulator as well.

If you did replace the regulator, then you might consider trying to measure the curvature of the glass vs it's counterpart on the other side to see if it's more or less curved.

Yes. I replaced the full regulator assembly.

Definitely not the gears.

I think what I've deduced is that the rubber track / weather stripping is worn away. And by that I mean…

In a new car the track almost feels like velvet where it touches the window in the center and along park of the track.

Well, all of that is worn away and it's just glass on sticky rubber. So I'm gonna try replacing that.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9O...it?usp=sharing

I just replaced the drivers run channel on my sons car a few weeks ago for the same reason. It wasn't all that hard, just annoying... I think I paid $80 or so and it took about an hour and a half in the cold (including looking all over for that darn screw I dropped).

Did anyone say "Replace the window seal"?
 

Thats always worked for me- 2 or 3 times