Quark

Hey guys,

So ive already searched throughout the entire forum for some information on fixing/repairing the manual crank windows in an NA miata. Does anyone have any insight on how to do this job?

dohcmike

Need more info cable broken?
window broken?
crank no work ?
Google no work ?

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Quark

Well first off to clarify, the window isnt broken, ive tried google but there isnt any clear information about the subject. The problem is that the window is really hard to roll down, and it gets stuck about 1/4 of the way down and becomes very hard to crank. I am guessing that it is the cable or crank? what do you think im just trying to get some more info before i start taking things apart.

(Adam)

Really the first step you're gonna have to take is take it apart.
We aren't there to see for ourselves so yeah.

-Unscrew the interior handle and lock assembly
-Pop off the door panel
-Undo the speakers before fully removing panel
-Inspect the window assembly, occasionally the cable can get wrapped or caught in there or your regulator is shot. If something looks amiss get a picture and we can help more.

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dohcmike

Mine was like that clean and new grease and it was good to go
hope this helps

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Quark

Thanks, ill try and let you know soon

Quark

hmm seems simple enough thanks!

Bankjob

Try these.
http://mazdaroadster.net/showthread....un-3-full-days-!

imnatelol

I highly recommend these, and take the time to clean the old dried up waxy grease from the window tracks and apply silicone grease. Makes a big difference

Willywongka

I have a bad feeling a piece of the cable may have gotten frayed and broke off clogging the rubber tube that the cable runs through when operating the window. When you get the door card off take a look at the cables and see if any of the cables have any frayed wires, if so, you're gonna have to take manual crank mechanism apart and completely pull the broken wire out.

This is what I did a few weeks ago and now my drivers side window is faster than my passenger side =). Good luck!

-Will

ono1

i just bought a new window regulator from go miata, took no time to get here, istalled it and works like new (obviously)

i had the same problem as you, drivers side window cranked down maybe 1/4-/13 of the way, the was IMPOSSIBLE to crank anymore.

it's only like 80 bucks.. safe yourself the hassle and buy a new one ^_^

(Adam)

^ Got a link to the particular one you purchased? I don't see it.

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nperkins

I had a similar problem, my cable ended up snapping... Remove the window & Regulator, and clean ALL the grease from the tracks... Then get white lithium grease spray, and spray it in the cable at all ends while cranking up and down, and that will get the white lithium grease into the cables...

The greaase the crap out of the rails, spread the grease nicely, and crank up and down a bunch again... It will end up smooth as butter.

DONT ignore the problem though or you WILL snap the cable... Ask me how i know...

Quark

UPDATE::

Well I removed the interior panels...and luckily i dont think the cable has been snapped. The window rolls down and get stuck at about 3 inches so im assuming its a lubricant problem. I think im going to try the lithium grease spray method, any suggestions on how to remove the existing lubricant from the tracks, the opening isnt large enough to get in and sufficiently clean it.

nperkins

Take the window out. Its not as hard as it sounds... First time took me about 15 minutes, now I can do it in about 4... Hardest part is being careful of the window beltline molding & its clips to not break them.

Quark

Does anyone know of a step by step guide to removing the windows? none of the writeups I found explain that step.

Quark

I found this one, but does anyone know how to do it with the window still rolled up?

http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=461320

Ninja1058

check out these guides, not sure if it has the answer your looking for but there might be something useful

http://www.miata.net/garage/slow_window_fix.html

http://www.miata.net/garage/miata_window_tlc.html

Quark

Thanks guys, got it all figured out.

One of the cables managed to pop out of one of the plastic clips causing it to get stuck on the "roller" piece which is attached to the window resulting in it getting stuck.

Pretty stoked to have such a simple fix, while I was at it just used some white lithium grease to ease up the windows again.

(Adam)

Partial kudos to,
This guy. Glad ya got it sorted man!

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'94 Sepang blue project :: '95 flat black, HT | riced, JR45
'89 2WD, burgandy, Lariat F-150 | leveled w/ 31s