Driver's electric window won't close

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mash
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Sat May 01, 2010 1:32 pm

Winds down, but not back up.

Any ideas before it starts raining.

Can you crank it back up manualy using the hex key in the toolbox - or is that just for the sunroof?

Thanks in advance
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Brianmoooore
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Sat May 01, 2010 1:51 pm

If it makes no attempt to move up, it's the switch that's the problem. Swap it for one of the others for a quick fix, then open up the switch and clean/lubricate it.
It's very rare to find one that is actually broken and unrepairable.
mash
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Sat May 01, 2010 1:53 pm

Thanks Brian, thanks worked

You are a star!!!
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cbv8
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Sat May 01, 2010 1:57 pm

Take the offending switch out prise the thing apart carefully then dismanlte watch you dont drop the little springs and things 8O Clean all the brass contacts with some fine wet&dry spray with a little WD-40 then reassemble worked for me good luck :wink: OOPS :o: i just noticed Brian beat me to it :roll:
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