Tricks to keep rear windows shut
Created by: RedRiley
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Jan 12, 2018 01:50PM | specialist | |
Jan 12, 2018 09:10AM | oldminimover49 | |
Jan 12, 2018 04:50AM | RedRiley | |
Jan 11, 2018 01:45PM | thebluepotato | Edited: Jan 11, 2018 01:46PM |
Jan 11, 2018 01:37PM | specialist | |
Jan 11, 2018 12:46PM | RedRiley | |
Jan 11, 2018 12:43PM | RedRiley | |
Jan 11, 2018 11:49AM | Dan Moffet | |
Jan 11, 2018 11:12AM | Spitz | |
Jan 11, 2018 11:05AM | Dr Mini | |
Jan 11, 2018 10:53AM | RedRiley | Edited: Jan 11, 2018 10:57AM |
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You need to replace your window rubber seal not the latch itself. The rubber seal gives the latch the tension when in lock position.
Your rubber must already been flattened
Your rubber must already been flattened
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The old “ bungee cord” trick, as long as no one is sitting in the back seat. LOL
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Originally Posted by specialist
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Originally Posted by Spitz
I have never heard of that problem.
The usual problem is getting them to stay open when needed!
The usual problem is getting them to stay open when needed!
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Originally Posted by RedRiley
Anyone have any easy tricks for keeping the rear windows from popping open? I have one side that won't stay shut on my Elf. It's a real pain when it's raining. Referring to the over-center metal spring type.
I had same issue and when compared to the other window, I saw there was a difference and ultimately figured it out.
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Originally Posted by Spitz
I have never heard of that problem.
The usual problem is getting them to stay open when needed!
The usual problem is getting them to stay open when needed!
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Originally Posted by Dan Moffet
They probably pop open when you slam a door. They don't want to latch closed probably because the window weatherstrip is too thick, preventing the latch from getting to the 'over-centre" position. Try adjusting the latch screws. You may have to slot the holes a bit.
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Originally Posted by Dr Mini
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They probably pop open when you slam a door. They don't want to latch closed probably because the window weatherstrip is too thick, preventing the latch from getting to the 'over-centre" position. Try adjusting the latch screws. You may have to slot the holes a bit.
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I have never heard of that problem.
The usual problem is getting them to stay open when needed!
The usual problem is getting them to stay open when needed!
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Robber band or ponytail rubber band.
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