Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 15:41:58 -0000 From: "Toby Field" <tobynopsamd-1.freeserve.co.uk> Subject: Re: Electric Window Problems on a 9000 CSE
I do use hot tap water to get rid of ice. Clears the windows a lot better than de-icer and costs nothing. Toby Field (UK) '93 9000 CSE 2.3T Auto 149,000 Miles "Johannes H Andersen" <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> wrote in message news:3C9C8EB6.5BDA50A5nopsamanytime.co.uk... > > > "Kenneth S." wrote: > > > > Johannes H Andersen wrote: > > > > > > chrisnew wrote: > > > > > > > > The usual problem with electric windows is the spring which compresses on > > > > the way down, but is then reluctant to uncoil, due to corrosion. Either the > > > > wobbles, or loud cracking sounds result. The solution is to remove the > > > > regulator to the bench to clean and lubricate. Its incredible just how much > > > > rust can be washed out by WD 40! Also a common problem on 900s > > > > Chris > > > > > > You often see drivers using the electric window action for scraping off ice > > > excess and water. In fact I have done it myself, but it is really a bad habit. > > > If the window is iced, then it can be cleaned in no time with some hot water. > > > > > > Johannes > > > > Isn't the use of hot water on a very cold window likely to cause the > > glass to crack? Why not use one of the de-icing sprays? > > The water need not be boiling hot, something like bath temperature is sufficient. > Johannes