Hi, i have a 1995 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 the windows move slower is there a way to solve this issue?I do not know alot about auto electrical but im willing to learn.
thank you
Rick Wallace

 

It certainly could be an electrical problem (lots of places for excess resistance to form), but I would look for a mechanical problem first. In fact, before you disassemble the door, try spraying a little dry-lubricant on the rubber window tracks. If the glass is sticking in the track (anywhere) that poor motor is going to have to work really hard.

If that doesn't work, you will almost certainly have to disassemble the door to get at the drive unit. While in there, make sure everything is very clean and lightly lubed. Temporarily disconnect the motor, and assure yourself that the glass moves easily (it should fall "open" under its own weight).

 

as scope said, try the dry lube, it works wonders. if that doesn't, the most common spot for extra resistance, and other problems to occur is actually in the switch itself, you might want to take a look at them if the lube doesn't help.

 

Several issues cause the windows to move slow in 2nd gens. First issue is the design. From the factory the motors had to work very hard to get the windows up and down.

2nd is the seals. They swell over time, being rubber, and need replaced. You can also use some silicone lubricant in the window tracks which will help it. You need a lubricant that won't dry out or get sticky. That power stuff doesn't work very well, since it washes out at the first touch of water.

3rd, the motors just plain wear out. They get slower and slower, and eventually fail completely. There is a lot of resistance they have to push past between the regulator losing its lubrication, and the seals swelling.

 

What dry lube would you recommend? And where should it be applied, in the tracks on the sides when the windows are down? I'd rather not have to open up my door panels. I just got done fixing one of my windows.

 

Don't use dry lube. Use silicone lube, which won't eat the rubber seals.

Lot of things I would rather not do, but if its failing it failing.

 

i keep my rubber door and window seals pretty well sprayed with armor all, since i'm using it on all the vinyl when i give it a bath. i find it alone keeps my manual windows easier to crank.

for me, armor all is handier, so i use it more frequently, and is still sufficiently lubin' up the track. it may not be enough for your particular scenario, but thought i'd mention it in case it was an easier option for you.

occasionally i give all my rubber seals a good misting and let it REALLY soak in. they turn dark black and soft again once the rubber wicks it all up. pretty much all vinyl and rubber benefits from an armor all soak.

 

You guys are talking about the rubber seals that go across the bottom of the window, right? I'm talking about the tracks that run vertically up the sides of the doors. What type of lube should I put in there to help the windows slide up and down easier?

 

Im talking about the tracks that the window slides up and down in.

And for the third time, USE SILICONE LUBRICANT

 

Ohhhh silicon lubricant...for the window tracks, right? Haahaha

 

I had trouble with my windows too. I thought maybe one of the bolts holding the glass in place was getting loose. What was happening was when I rolled the window up it would get stuck on one side so you would have to pull up on the window to help it up. It ended up being the rubber seals around the window needed to be lubed up. After I did that the windows went up and down much faster and smoother