Electric window problem on Xantia HDI

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Electric window problem on Xantia HDI

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The drivers side front window won't fully raise and even if assisted manually to the fully closed postion it still drops within a short time. It's only by 6mm or so but it still causes alot of wind noise.
Is there a typical problem that causes this fault or do I need to change the whole window mech?
Now using '00 Xantia LX HDI, pov spec :(
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Re: Electric window problem on Xantia HDI

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Anti-pinch (current-limiting auto-stop, if fitted) may be operating if the felted window channels have become tight. Lubricate side and top channel with dose of WD40, and see if it helps. Other than that, it's a strip-out job.
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Re: Electric window problem on Xantia HDI

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Silicone lubricant is better, as it is also waterproof, so should remain even after a few downpours. You would need to re-apply it every year or so (as it gets worn away).
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Re: Electric window problem on Xantia HDI

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OK, the window has obliged me by failing completely now so, can anyone confirm whether or not the window mech from an X1 TD will fit an HDI? Asking because I have a parts donor X1 at my disposal.
Now using '00 Xantia LX HDI, pov spec :(
My past Citroens :-
'00 Xantia SX HDI, now dead due to accident :(
'99 Xantia HDI 110 Exclusive, RIP :(
'97 Xantia TD SX
'96 Xantia TD LX
'96 ZX TD
'89 BX TD
'88 AX GT
'79 CX2400 Pallas (scrapped :( )
& a couple of Peugeots !
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