Vigo electric window problem

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Vigo electric window problem

Post by oxydog »

Does anyone else have a problem with the driver's window not automatically going down completely when it's cold? It only goes down 10 - 20 cm at a time, then stops, so you have to push the button again. This only happens in the cold (in other words, it happened a lot the last 2 days!) - when it is warmer, it rolls down automatically until it is completely open, like it should.
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by Polarbear2008 »

Jarus I am going to take a chance and say it has to do with the rubbers that the window runs in. The auto down system works on resistance. When the window travels to the end of the rails, the motor takes up load (because the window is not moving anymore) and the system stops. It sounds to me like there is friction between the window and the rubbers that is causing the same effect (as above) when it is cold. You can try spraying silicone spray in the wind side rubbers (where the window runs) and see if this helps.

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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by oxydog »

Thanks Theunis, I'll give the silicone spray a try. Sounds at this stage like I'm the only one having this problem?
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'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by OOOOMS »

Give it a good clean before spraying..... :wink2:
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by oxydog »

Thanks Mark, will do.
Bees (Toy)
'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by Polarbear2008 »

Jarus

Please give some feedback if it works or not.
01 Hilux 3.0L KZ-TE 4x4 Raider d/c
GME Gx300 29meg & Vertex VX2200 VHF radio
Mikem load springs with greasable shackles and polybushes
Monroe Gas Magnum shocks
Kumho Road Venture AT - 30x9.5x15
National Luna Dual battery system
Frontrunner roofrack with s/steel table
Twin rear high lift jack points
Hilux4x4club sticker! ('nuf said!)
Echo3 4x4 offroad trailer with NL 74 Litre Fridge/Freezer
Dual loadbox slides
Wishlist:
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Warn Winch
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

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Jarus, any luck?
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by oxydog »

Sorry guys, been a bit busy lately. Nope, haven't done it yet, but as the weather improved, the problem went away. I'll have to wait for it to get cold again before I try it, otherwise I won't know whether it worked or not. Looks like that might happen later this week...
Bees (Toy)
'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by oxydog »

OK, so I finally decided to try this 5 years down the line (oops). Shop attendant suggested that I use something other than silicone spray, as it might attract lots of dust. He sold me a can of Wynflon (Wynns PTFE based lubricant).

• The good: It works like a charm.
• The bad: It smells TERRIBLE!

So my suggestion - Don't use this inside your car for ANY purpose! :lmao:
Bees (Toy)
'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by Obelix and Dogmatix »

Janus, mine started doing the same thing a week ago, hot temperatures, also think that it has to do with the window rubbers. will give it a good clean and take it from there
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Re: Vigo electric window problem

Post by oxydog »

Funny, mine did it in cold weather. I think the problem is the same though - A good clean should do the trick!
Bees (Toy)
'98 Hilux 2.8D 4X4 D/Cab

• ARB Bullbar
• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• 31" BFG KM2's

Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab

• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
• National Luna Dual Battery System
• LA Sport 70l long range tank
• 2x40W Solar panels with PWM controller
• 31" BFG KM3's
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