Window creeps up?

shall

shall

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While driving the 29 sport coupe the driver's window tends to creep up 3-4 inches. Is this a sign of a bad regulator or something else?

Thanks.
 
I had the same problem some time ago. Driver's window would creep up an inch or so while driving. I pass it off as old, worn window channeling. 6 months later, I put new channels in and restored the regulator, all back to normal now, no more creeping up of glass.(no spooks).
 
I'm not familiar with windows in 'A's' , Mine doesn't have them.. That said, how does the handle set ? Could the weight of it be contributing to this problem ? Can the handle be turned 1/2 turn or so ? This used to be a problem back when all cars had manual windows..
 
there is a spring in the regulator that is wound up as the window is rolled down, it helps to raise the window by the spring un winding, and helps to hold it up, put in new window channel or tighten the sides on the ones that are there
 
there is a small spring inside the where the shaft come out, I call them a chinise finger if that is working correctly the arm will only move when turning the handle if the spring is broke on one side the window will go up if it is broke on the other side you can lower the window just be pulling down on the glass, so I think you have a broken spring,
 
Patrick L. said:
I'm not familiar with windows in 'A's' , Mine doesn't have them.. That said, how does the handle set ? Could the weight of it be contributing to this problem ? Can the handle be turned 1/2 turn or so ? This used to be a problem back when all cars had manual windows..
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My understanding is that the handles are supposed to be set so that their weight (and torque) help stop closed windows from opening.

Steve
 
Thanks all. With your hints in hand I'll dig into this issue in the next few days. Front wheel bearings were last night, tonight may be seat belts if UPS comes through.

Window crank lays toward the front (3 o'clock position) on full down, so it seems unlikely it would climb up, but really I haven't been watching it while driving. Maybe a bungee cord is in order!! ;)
 
steve s said:
My understanding is that the handles are supposed to be set so that their weight (and torque) help stop closed windows from opening.

Steve
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Steve,
Yep, thats what I was trying to say.. I guess you said it better.. I'm just not sure whether the crank handle can be repositioned on an A.. i don't have windows..
 
Your regulator may have lost it's drag. Remove the regulator and bend the drag tab down against the large gear slightly.
 
The regulator uses a spring inside a drum to hold the window in position. As you move the handle, it releases the spring tension from one end and pulls the spring in the direction that the handle is being turned. The weight of the window applies force against the other end so when you stop winding, the ends of the spring are forced against the drum, acting as a brake. If grease gets into the spring/drum mechanism, this will reduce the holding friction and then the big clock spring which counter-acts the weight of the window glass will allow the window to move up. This also happens when someone makes new winder internals, removing the locking mechanism altogether, which you can find when you buy a second hand A, as I found on my tudor. As a plus, I had to learn how the winder mechanism actually works to repair it.
 
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