Window Balking Issue

jgsgc · 09-27-2007

Has anyone had this problem:

When closing the auto windows using the 1-touch, the windows either stop mid-way or retreat back down.

It's not a continuous issue, but it pops up from time to time and is a bit annoying and embarrassing when showing others the superb crafstmanship of the German engineering.

I searched the forum and didn't see any other posts on this, so maybe it's my issue to deal with the dealer.

Any assist is appreciated!

**FishtailnZ** · 09-27-2007

Yea it happens from time to time - check out window syncronization in the owner's manual.

DansSlk · 09-27-2007

The windows drop out of sync a lot because they cant use the traditional method of confirmed closure.

If they stop you just need to sync them again and all will be fine.

Remember its better to have them stop and be on the safe side than to continue closing against what they think is pressure and could possibly be a finger or something.

**etyu** · 09-27-2007

Also think about lubricating the rubber channel (especially the triangular part at the front, just behind the outside rear view mirror area) that the window glass slides between with very small amounts of silicone spray. Also a small dab of silicone on the soft rubber seal found at the front edge of the small quarter panel window.

VitaminT · 09-27-2007

Mine did it today but rarely does it. I just hit the button again and all seems to be ok. Might check into the sync'ing thing.

jgsgc · 09-28-2007

I'll give it a try - I never heard about window syncronization before. Thanks for the feedback.

**etyu** · 09-28-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgsgc

I'll give it a try - I never heard about window syncronization before. Thanks for the feedback.

From the 2008 Owner's Manual:

The power windows must be synchronized after the battery has been disconnected
or discharged.
If the power windows cannot be fully opened (Express-open) or closed (Express-close).
Each power window must be synchronized.
Close all doors.
Switch on the ignition ( page 37).
Press and hold both switches 1 and 2 ( page 235) at the symbol until the windows are
completely closed. Hold on to switches 1 and 2 for approximately 1 second.
The power windows are synchronized.

09-27-2007	#1 (permalink)
jgsgc SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly, PA Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350 Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Window Balking Issue Has anyone had this problem: When closing the auto windows using the 1-touch, the windows either stop mid-way or retreat back down. It's not a continuous issue, but it pops up from time to time and is a bit annoying and embarrassing when showing others the superb crafstmanship of the German engineering. I searched the forum and didn't see any other posts on this, so maybe it's my issue to deal with the dealer. Any assist is appreciated!

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,490 Country: Thanks: 285 Thanked 211 Times in 94 Posts	Yea it happens from time to time - check out window syncronization in the owner's manual. __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Opal Fire Red/Alpaca Grey R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The windows drop out of sync a lot because they cant use the traditional method of confirmed closure. If they stop you just need to sync them again and all will be fine. Remember its better to have them stop and be on the safe side than to continue closing against what they think is pressure and could possibly be a finger or something. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine did it today but rarely does it. I just hit the button again and all seems to be ok. Might check into the sync'ing thing.

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jgsgc SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly, PA Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350 Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'll give it a try - I never heard about window syncronization before. Thanks for the feedback.

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