I have a right hand drive 1997 XK convertible. When you open the Doors, the window is supposed lower about 1 inch to clear the top. The right hand side front window "acts" like it wants to go down, and actually moves 1/8 inch and has a sound like its binding. Any ideas???

 

Hey Toddl.....iirc I think maybe Rev Sam has had similar issues in the past and or posted a fix for something similar.

Its deffo worth checking with these gurus in the XK8 section......I'm moving this post there for better responses to your query

 

Try resetting the window top memory positions:

1. Roll down window & keep holding switch until you hear a CLICK
2. Now (with the top up), roll up window until it's in the top position & again keep holding until you hear a CLICK

These "top memory" points get reset if you happen to drain the battery, disconnect the battery, fuse, etc...

 

It sounds like the adjustment bolt is just loose. Click on the link down in my signature line to go to my youtube channel. There's one video which shows how to remove the door panel and another which shows how to adjust the window. I'm guessing that the big bolt right in the middle of the door has come loose and the window is all the way up at the upper limit of its travel. You probably need to slide the bolt so the window doesn't go up so high, then tighten down the bolt.

But that's just a guess.

 

I tried to re-sync the windows by holding the button. That didn't do it. It looks like its not going down that much. Im going to try and adjust the window, but I still think its binding. Would it not move if the vertical adjustment
t is out??? I will post a video this weekend on what it is doing. Thanks everyone for helping

 

When resetting the window did you do it with you inside and the door closed?

 

Yes. Key in second position door closed. I made a mistake and said right hand drive. Its a left hand drive the car. Late night,sorry. Im also looking for a front license plate holder for my car.

 

A window adjustment might be the answer to your problem, however, if it is not you may want to consider swapping out your door control module to see if it has failed.

 

I had an identical problem on my car (drivers window wouldn't go down more than 1/4" when pulling the handle to open. I did try adjusting, but that didn't seem to resolve it (though one of the bolts was a little loose).

However, greasing the runners (I used white lithium grease; not sure if that was the correct stuff) seemed to improve it, and if anything it's got better since then - I suspect as the grease got spread along the runners.

-Steve