why is my window screaching?

fiveohpatrol · 10-24-2001, 03:31 PM

my drivers side window is making a really annoying and kinda loud screach when it goes down or up, it seems to be worse the colder it is outside

it kinda sounds like metal scraping glass but i dont see any scratches (i guess it could be scratching the lower part of the window that you dont see)

is this possible? or is it more likely to be part of the scissor arm assembly thing?

im basically asking if this is a common problem and whats the best way to fix it?

thanks everyone

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88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

Maroon 5.0 LX · 10-24-2001, 03:52 PM

My '89 did the screeching thing too. Go to the hardware store and get a tube of graphite powder. Lower your window, squirt some graphite in the front and rear track. Raise the window a little, give it another squirt. Do that several times. If the tracks are dry, this should cure the problem after several cycles of the window.

If it still screeches, maybe someone else here can pinpoint the problem further.

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'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner
'94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van

egiap's 5.0 · 10-24-2001, 05:43 PM

You may want to spray silicone into the weather seals on the door frame. And take off door panels and lube all the tracks if the silicone doesn't work. Hope it works.

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Edward VanCura, Amsoil dealer. For information about amsoil synthetic oil and lubes leave me a message. Ask about preffered customer program and buy at dealer cost.

joe4speed · 10-25-2001, 01:33 AM

LMAO, Mines been doing this for years, I always get $hit when I roll up/down the windows!! People look at me like somethings dying... LMAO
Good ideas, I'll have to try them too!

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Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com
99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph!
1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

SLIGHTLY_INSAIN · 10-25-2001, 01:38 AM

wow this seems to be a problem with more then one mustang! my driver side window does it too, but not the passanger side. I was going to post about this in the next few days but you beet me to it!

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1993 white 5.0 vert
limited edition
22k on the clock
StOcK

My Mustang

slo95 · 10-25-2001, 09:31 AM

mine turned out to be...
in the door panel you will see the guides for the glass. little metal tabs covered with felt or something - replace or lube those up. Or, they might have come a bit loose and shifted.

stock89 · 10-26-2001, 10:02 PM

LMAO- My wife rode in the stang this evening (come on, she gets to at least ride in it sometimes as long as her feet stay on the mat..) and she cringed and gave me crap for the window screaming as it goes up. I'll take the advice when I'm putting in my new actuators tomorrow....

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98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9 (Rare and rarely driven)
90 VW Jetta Diesel (200K, 45 MPG) HERS
89 5.0 Notch, stock (all mine)
87 Olds Cutlass
84 Cutlass
87 Bayliner 2455 Cuddy

10-24-2001, 03:31 PM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	why is my window screaching? my drivers side window is making a really annoying and kinda loud screach when it goes down or up, it seems to be worse the colder it is outside it kinda sounds like metal scraping glass but i dont see any scratches (i guess it could be scratching the lower part of the window that you dont see) is this possible? or is it more likely to be part of the scissor arm assembly thing? im basically asking if this is a common problem and whats the best way to fix it? thanks everyone ------------------ 88 Notch, B&M Ripper, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframes, 65mm TB, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph f/p, Crane Adj.FPR, Nitto drag radials, best 1/4--> 13.76@101.4 on a 2.17 60ft

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10-24-2001, 03:52 PM	#2
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	My '89 did the screeching thing too. Go to the hardware store and get a tube of graphite powder. Lower your window, squirt some graphite in the front and rear track. Raise the window a little, give it another squirt. Do that several times. If the tracks are dry, this should cure the problem after several cycles of the window. If it still screeches, maybe someone else here can pinpoint the problem further. ------------------ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van

10-24-2001, 05:43 PM	#3
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	You may want to spray silicone into the weather seals on the door frame. And take off door panels and lube all the tracks if the silicone doesn't work. Hope it works. ------------------ Edward VanCura, Amsoil dealer. For information about amsoil synthetic oil and lubes leave me a message. Ask about preffered customer program and buy at dealer cost.

10-25-2001, 01:33 AM	#4
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	LMAO, Mines been doing this for years, I always get $hit when I roll up/down the windows!! People look at me like somethings dying... LMAO Good ideas, I'll have to try them too! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

10-25-2001, 01:38 AM	#5
SLIGHTLY_INSAIN I AM ME!!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lake Forest Park wa USA Posts: 93	wow this seems to be a problem with more then one mustang! my driver side window does it too, but not the passanger side. I was going to post about this in the next few days but you beet me to it! ------------------ 1993 white 5.0 vert limited edition 22k on the clock StOcK My Mustang

10-25-2001, 09:31 AM	#6
slo95 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 168	mine turned out to be... in the door panel you will see the guides for the glass. little metal tabs covered with felt or something - replace or lube those up. Or, they might have come a bit loose and shifted.

10-26-2001, 10:02 PM	#7
stock89 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mannheim, Germany Posts: 124	LMAO- My wife rode in the stang this evening (come on, she gets to at least ride in it sometimes as long as her feet stay on the mat..) and she cringed and gave me crap for the window screaming as it goes up. I'll take the advice when I'm putting in my new actuators tomorrow.... ------------------ 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9 (Rare and rarely driven) 90 VW Jetta Diesel (200K, 45 MPG) HERS 89 5.0 Notch, stock (all mine) 87 Olds Cutlass 84 Cutlass 87 Bayliner 2455 Cuddy