Anatopaz

Member

• Apr 3, 2023

• #1

The rear window doesnt always go right back up when locking. Hence water in boot. The box is fine on the floor so its not coming from underneath . Would replacinng the door seal help ? I ve noticed gap in top corner when its shut . Any ideas? I have to push the glass up a few mil any ideas folks. Its a freelander 1 . Thanks

 

freelance

Well-Known Member

• Apr 4, 2023

• #2

Probably cable starting to fray/ break and stretching. If not, window could have moved in clamps, time to remove door card and have a look

 

FlatbedPilot

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Full Member

• Apr 4, 2023

• #3

Probably get more replies if you ask in the Freelander section.

 

Nodge68

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• Apr 6, 2023

• #4

It could be one of two issues. Either the window is out of calibration, or the cables have stretched and about to fail. Unfortunately the latter can fail completely if you try to calibrate the window.

 

Anatopaz

Member

• Apr 7, 2023

• #5

Nodge68 said:

It could be one of two issues. Either the window is out of calibration, or the cables have stretched and about to fail. Unfortunately the latter can fail completely if you try to calibrate the window.

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Thanks was thinking maybe just change cable and mechanism.... got the haynes manual n watched it on you tube... to fiddley for me... off to the garage again i guess.....im going to put led bulbs in so will peak inside incase rainns getting in that way but door got to be done going touring in june . Dont fancy a window down when im sleepin in the back lol. Tad chilly ! Thank u for replying

 

GrumpyGel

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• Apr 8, 2023

• #6

Anatopaz said:

Thanks was thinking maybe just change cable and mechanism.... got the haynes manual n watched it on you tube... to fiddley for me... off to the garage again i guess.....im going to put led bulbs in so will peak inside incase rainns getting in that way but door got to be done going touring in june . Dont fancy a window down when im sleepin in the back lol. Tad chilly ! Thank u for replying

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I wasn't looking forward to fitting a replacement rear window mechanism either.

In actual fact though, its quite easy.

Pulling the door trim is probably the most challenging bit!

Other than that it really is just a few bolts mounting the runners and clamp at the top and a loom connector. Its especially easy if you can lower the glass to see the clamp bolts.

Do not try replacing the wire, replace the whole lot.

 

Nodge68

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• Apr 8, 2023

• #7

GrumpyGel said:

Do not try replacing the wire, replace the whole lot

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Changing just the cables isn't difficult, if you're used to doing window cables.
If not then definitely use a complete assembly.

 

Anatopaz

Member

• Apr 14, 2023

• #8

Ill buy the whole thing n let the mechanic do it i think after hes wprked out why the freelander is slow in firing up !! Costly cars aint they lol ......