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thomas_lamb · 10-08-2005, 07:04 AM

Hows it goin everyone, I just got my first Land Rover recently.... I'm a Jeep convert. I have to say I'm loving it. I'm in Oklahoma and it just started getting cold and until this morning all my windows were working properly until this morning. Now I have my rear passenger side stuck in the down position. Is it possible that the acctuators have seazed just because of the temp change? I'd rather not have to buy new acctuators and rip the doors open one week into owning it. I also wanted to say that this is a great forum, I started looking at it about a month before I bought my Disco. Thanks.

Tom Lamb

stu454 · 10-08-2005, 10:31 AM

Welcome!

I don't think that the temp change is the reason, although I suppose it is possible.

Someone with more experience than myself with the window workings should chime in.

Again, welcome!

roverX · 10-08-2005, 10:37 AM

Dude...your last name is killing me. I am trying to keep my mouth shut on this one.

OK, I can't. First, welcome to the forum.

Second, post your question in the other section related to the make of your vehicle, you will probably get more responses.

Third, without a DNA test, there is no way to prove I am your father.

Serg · 10-08-2005, 11:18 AM

Tell us if it is a Disco I or II so way I can move this thread to the appropriate section where you will get more response...

thomas_lamb · 10-08-2005, 11:23 AM

its a disco I. Sorry about putting it in the wrong section

Serg · 10-08-2005, 11:24 AM

No problem! I just want to make sure you get the info you need....

me.guevara · 10-08-2005, 11:36 AM

Welcome!

My left passenger side window is starting to go, too - I live in South America's Amazon basin, so it's not a stretch for me to say that it shouldn't be temperature related (though on another thread, there was a non-window electrical gremlin that depended on the temperature expansion/contraction of a connector).

It could be the switch itself (does it stay stuck when you actuate both the switch on that door and the center console switch?), or something more complicated in the door (I've read about window ECU's, etc.)

Mine seems to become unstuck when I click on the center console switch rapid-fire (video game like). Eventually, I guess I'll have to get at the root of the problem...

me.guevara · 10-08-2005, 11:37 AM

Oh, and don't mind RoverX - he's just envious of the sexy name.

Cheers!

thomas_lamb · 10-08-2005, 01:19 PM

mine is stuck.... really stuck. I tried using both the console switch and the switch on the door. I even had a friend try the switch while I pushed up on it... it didn't work.... also its nice to know that someone envies my name.... I respect that

roverX · 10-08-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomas_lamb

also its nice to know that someone envies my name.... I respect that

Keep reading buddy, keep reading....

roverX aka....the sheep guy

RoverChic · 10-08-2005, 02:09 PM

Welcome! it sounds like you need a new actuator. If you have the Rave CD there is a place where it describes pulling the door off and fixing the issue. Here are some more links that will help you: http://www.texasrovers.com

http://www.okoffroad.com/okrovers/

GOOD LUCK!

Badger1 · 10-08-2005, 04:07 PM

I started having problems with my RRC's drivers side window. It started sticking on the way down and would not have enough power to raise itself back up. All I did for that was pop the interior door panel off and clean and lube the window regulator and window sliders. Worked for that, haven't had a problem yet with my Disco!

Craig · 10-09-2005, 02:27 AM

Just a small tip on the sliders mate, grab some "French Chalk", some call it engineers chalk, rub it like mad on some sandpaper and with the dust collected tip it into/onto the sliders. Its an old school trick from many years back (yep, im old school) and it works

thomas_lamb · 10-11-2005, 09:23 AM

I'll go through and clean them, thats sounds like a good idea. I think I just have a nasty electrical problem. I'm running into stuff hourly it seems like. I had a cd player installed and after that the idle dropped off of the table and later magically fixed itself. Also at one point in time my hazard lights decided to turn on and not let themselves turn off until they decided to. So I guess I'm just going to do everything in my power to avoid using the electric options. I didn't buy it because of seat warmers, I bought it because its rad

10-08-2005, 07:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
thomas_lamb Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21 Gallery: 0	newbie here Hows it goin everyone, I just got my first Land Rover recently.... I'm a Jeep convert. I have to say I'm loving it. I'm in Oklahoma and it just started getting cold and until this morning all my windows were working properly until this morning. Now I have my rear passenger side stuck in the down position. Is it possible that the acctuators have seazed just because of the temp change? I'd rather not have to buy new acctuators and rip the doors open one week into owning it. I also wanted to say that this is a great forum, I started looking at it about a month before I bought my Disco. Thanks. Tom Lamb

10-08-2005, 10:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
stu454 MUDROCKSWATERSAND -I love it all Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Doraville, GA Posts: 67 Gallery: 0	Welcome! I don't think that the temp change is the reason, although I suppose it is possible. Someone with more experience than myself with the window workings should chime in. Again, welcome! __________________ Stu "Chewing gum, fellatio, and drunk chicks do not mix"

10-08-2005, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Dude...your last name is killing me. I am trying to keep my mouth shut on this one. OK, I can't. First, welcome to the forum. Second, post your question in the other section related to the make of your vehicle, you will probably get more responses. Third, without a DNA test, there is no way to prove I am your father. __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

10-08-2005, 11:18 AM	#4 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,002 Gallery: 0	Tell us if it is a Disco I or II so way I can move this thread to the appropriate section where you will get more response... __________________ Current Vehicles: 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB in Beluga Black 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

10-08-2005, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Serg LRO Founder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 2,002 Gallery: 0	No problem! I just want to make sure you get the info you need.... __________________ Current Vehicles: 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB in Beluga Black 2005 BMW R1200GS 2004 Element Skateboard (Indy trucks, Bones Swiss, etc...) Past LR's: 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1997 Discovery XD 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 1995 Range Rover LWB Classic 4.0

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10-08-2005, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
thomas_lamb Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21 Gallery: 0	its a disco I. Sorry about putting it in the wrong section

10-08-2005, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
me.guevara MG Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bolivia Posts: 720 Gallery: 0	Welcome! My left passenger side window is starting to go, too - I live in South America's Amazon basin, so it's not a stretch for me to say that it shouldn't be temperature related (though on another thread, there was a non-window electrical gremlin that depended on the temperature expansion/contraction of a connector). It could be the switch itself (does it stay stuck when you actuate both the switch on that door and the center console switch?), or something more complicated in the door (I've read about window ECU's, etc.) Mine seems to become unstuck when I click on the center console switch rapid-fire (video game like). Eventually, I guess I'll have to get at the root of the problem... __________________ ________________________ MG '95 Disco I, 3.9L V8i 5-speed Discoverying Bolivia...

10-08-2005, 11:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
me.guevara MG Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bolivia Posts: 720 Gallery: 0	Oh, and don't mind RoverX - he's just envious of the sexy name. Cheers! __________________ ________________________ MG '95 Disco I, 3.9L V8i 5-speed Discoverying Bolivia...

10-08-2005, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
thomas_lamb Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21 Gallery: 0	mine is stuck.... really stuck. I tried using both the console switch and the switch on the door. I even had a friend try the switch while I pushed up on it... it didn't work.... also its nice to know that someone envies my name.... I respect that

10-08-2005, 02:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
RoverChic Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Junction, CO Posts: 778 Gallery: 0	Welcome! it sounds like you need a new actuator. If you have the Rave CD there is a place where it describes pulling the door off and fixing the issue. Here are some more links that will help you: http://www.texasrovers.com http://www.okoffroad.com/okrovers/ GOOD LUCK! __________________ 2006 Range Rover Sport HSE Rimini Red 2002 D2 4 SALE 2001 D2 CDL 1998 D1 ('Henry' Sold 05/05 Bought Back 01/06 Retired) 1988 RRC SWB ('Silver Bullet' Retired 05/98)

10-08-2005, 04:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,153 Gallery: 1	I started having problems with my RRC's drivers side window. It started sticking on the way down and would not have enough power to raise itself back up. All I did for that was pop the interior door panel off and clean and lube the window regulator and window sliders. Worked for that, haven't had a problem yet with my Disco!

10-09-2005, 02:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Craig Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Coromandel New Zealand Posts: 89 Gallery: 0	Just a small tip on the sliders mate, grab some "French Chalk", some call it engineers chalk, rub it like mad on some sandpaper and with the dust collected tip it into/onto the sliders. Its an old school trick from many years back (yep, im old school) and it works

10-11-2005, 09:23 AM	#14 (permalink)
thomas_lamb Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 21 Gallery: 0	lamb I'll go through and clean them, thats sounds like a good idea. I think I just have a nasty electrical problem. I'm running into stuff hourly it seems like. I had a cd player installed and after that the idle dropped off of the table and later magically fixed itself. Also at one point in time my hazard lights decided to turn on and not let themselves turn off until they decided to. So I guess I'm just going to do everything in my power to avoid using the electric options. I didn't buy it because of seat warmers, I bought it because its rad

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