Electric car door windows are great when they work, but if the window regulator breaks, or the window "jumps track," you've got a mess on your hands. An emergency can occur at any time, so here's a simple car tip to help you get through this emergency.
Purchase a set of three (3) window suction cups (1 to 2 inches) from an office supply store, department store, or drug store - and keep them in your glove box. Remove the metal clips to prevent damaging or scratching the glass.
To insert the suction cups...
1. Pulled the glass upward with your hands to the full-stop position. If you can not reach the glass, you must remove the door panel and manually push the glass upwards. Be careful and keep your fingers away from the track mechanism.
2. Place the suction cups on the inside bottom edges of the window and in the middle as shown in the illustration above. Move the window trim back so that the edge of the suction cup drops-down into the molding.
3. Readjust the suction cups as required - every 3 or 4 days from road vibrations and air pressure from outside.
4. Get the window regulator repaired as soon as possible to prevent damage of your car's interior from rain, dirt, or road debris. You'll also be surprised to know how important door windows are in terms of gas milage, control of your A/C and heating systems, and for your overall safety.
5. Do not use duct tape to hold your glass up. The sticky adhesive from the tape can cause additional mechanical problems for your window mechanisms, and can lead to extensive body damage during tape removal.
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