N. Texas Auto Buyers Troubleshooting Guidelines
Symptom: Draft through closed car window.
Possible Cause: Glass tiled too far backwards or forwards.
Procedure: Align window or inspect weather stripping, glue it or replace it if damaged
Symptom: Window rattles.
Possible Cause: Weather stripping loose or damaged.
Procedure: Adjust stabilizers.
Symptom: Windows don't open or close all the way.
Possible Cause: Glass mechanism badly corroded or broken.
Procedure: Do not force jammed window, have window serviced professionally or get a quote on the price of your car.
Symptom: Windshield wiper chatters or cleans glass unevenly.
Possible Cause: Squeegees dirty or worn.
Procedures: Straighten wiper arm or have wiper replaced professionally.
Symptom: Windshield washer fluid doesn't reach glass, or hits glass in wrong place.
Possible Cause: Windshield washer fluid level low.
Procedure: Clear nozzles and re-aim nozzles if necessary.
Symptom: Water leaks into car interior.
Possible Cause: Weather stripping damaged.
Procedure: Trace source of leak with a garden hose; replace damaged weather stripping.
Possible Cause: Glass tiled too far backwards or forwards.
Procedure: Align window or inspect weather stripping, glue it or replace it if damaged
Symptom: Window rattles.
Possible Cause: Weather stripping loose or damaged.
Procedure: Adjust stabilizers.
Symptom: Windows don't open or close all the way.
Possible Cause: Glass mechanism badly corroded or broken.
Procedure: Do not force jammed window, have window serviced professionally or get a quote on the price of your car.
Symptom: Windshield wiper chatters or cleans glass unevenly.
Possible Cause: Squeegees dirty or worn.
Procedures: Straighten wiper arm or have wiper replaced professionally.
Symptom: Windshield washer fluid doesn't reach glass, or hits glass in wrong place.
Possible Cause: Windshield washer fluid level low.
Procedure: Clear nozzles and re-aim nozzles if necessary.
Symptom: Water leaks into car interior.
Possible Cause: Weather stripping damaged.
Procedure: Trace source of leak with a garden hose; replace damaged weather stripping.