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juicee jones · #1 05-25-2009, 08:26 AM

I have a 2003 Boxster which I adore ! Over the last couple of weeks the drivers door window is making a horrendous screeching noise as the window moves either up or down - any ideas how I resolve this ? Have tried lubricating the seals of the window with no luck Thanks

**KS-CS** · #2 05-25-2009, 10:03 AM

Does it sound like it is just the window rubbing on something as it goes up and down, or a mechanical sound inside the door itself? What did you lubricate the seals with?

I would try spraying some silicon lubricant along the rubber squeegee linings, and then treat the window surfaces with something slick, like Rain-X ( or just the interior surface if the '03 Boxster has the permanent water repellent treatment on the exterior glass), and see if that helps.

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jetengs · #3 05-25-2009, 06:38 PM

I would check to see if you have metal to window contact on the inside or outside window seals. You may need a flash light so you can see down in the door some. I hope this helps.

Gator Bite · #4 05-26-2009, 06:49 AM

This doesn't sound like something you can fix with forum advice. I'd call the dealership and take it in. The car is under warranty, right?

jetengs · #5 05-26-2009, 08:03 PM

Gatorbite,
My guess is that a 2003 car is not in warranty, but it could have an extended warranty. No harm though anything in the door is fixable. In a worst case buy another door the same color and change the whole thing.

Gator Bite · #6 05-27-2009, 06:15 AM

Oops.... I'm moving too fast. I just assumed Cayman, and here in the US, most are still under warranty. Sorry about that.

The screaching could be the motor, or a window track. Spraying a little silicone lube in the tracks is the only thing you can really try. If that doesn't solve it, then the door needs to be opened.