Window catching on roof seal

[poortomsacold]

Evening all

I have an annoying problem with my driver's door, in that the window catches the roof seal when opening the door, and when I close it the window sits outside the seal, unless I close the door by pressing on the top of the window or I push the window down a touch before closing the door.

I've tried resetting the windows via a couple of methods shown on this forum, but no joy. I've attached a photo that shows the front part of the roof seal sits lower than the back, and it's this part that the window catches on.

Anyone got any ideas on how to fix this? Would I need to replace that part of the seal?

Thanks

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[BumpyZ4]

Does the window drop slightly when you open the door?

[poortomsacold]

Does the window drop slightly when you open the door?

Hi. Yes it drops a little, but not enough to go under the low seal sadly.

[BumpyZ4]

The front portion of the seal doesn't look like it is installed correctly. You may be able to reseat it or depending on what's wrong with it you may need a new one.

[poortomsacold]

The front portion of the seal doesn't look like it is installed correctly. You may be able to reseat it or depending on what's wrong with it you may need a new one.

Yes, I’ve tried pushing it into the roof but it doesn’t give, so I imagine a new part of the seal will be needed. No idea if it’s possible to just get that one part of the seal and how easy it would be to replace though.

[poortomsacold]

Just thought I'd update my post. I opened the roof a little, managed to get the front part of the roof seal out - it wasn't slotted in correctly - popped it back in and now all works as it should! Happy days!

[jenniferlouise]

Who puts the roof ‘up’??

(only joking, I feel your pain, good luck with the fix)

[enuff_zed]

Just thought I'd update my post. I opened the roof a little, managed to get the front part of the roof seal out - it wasn't slotted in correctly - popped it back in and now all works as it should! Happy days!

Got to love an easy, free fix for something that initially looks expensive.

[poortomsacold]

Just thought I'd update my post. I opened the roof a little, managed to get the front part of the roof seal out - it wasn't slotted in correctly - popped it back in and now all works as it should! Happy days!

Got to love an easy, free fix for something that initially looks expensive.

Very true! I was initially thinking window motor, so am relieved it was, on this occasion at least, a free and easy fix! Thanks to the guides and info on this forum, I have also managed to replace a headlight washer pump/jet at a total cost of £69 for the part from main dealers, the centre console lock actuator and another couple of easy fixes. I now have the job of attempting to replace some slightly bubbling panels - possibly not such an easy task, especially as I have not attempted to work on cars before (it was only ever guitars before the Z came into my life!!!).

[enuff_zed]

the centre console lock actuator and another couple of easy fixes. I now have the job of attempting to replace some slightly bubbling panels - possibly not such an easy task, especially as I have not attempted to work on cars before (it was only ever guitars before the Z came into my life!!!).

1. How much did a new centre console lock actuator cost?
2. Can always discuss fitting the panels here if you do want the ones I'm getting?

[poortomsacold]

the centre console lock actuator and another couple of easy fixes. I now have the job of attempting to replace some slightly bubbling panels - possibly not such an easy task, especially as I have not attempted to work on cars before (it was only ever guitars before the Z came into my life!!!).

1. How much did a new centre console lock actuator cost?
2. Can always discuss fitting the panels here if you do want the ones I'm getting?

1. £17.50 for a second hand one on ebay that works a treat;
2. I've only just seen you are in Norfolk - I am in Gloucester, so am now hoping postage may be an option (although I'd have loved some help on fitting!).

[enuff_zed]

the centre console lock actuator and another couple of easy fixes. I now have the job of attempting to replace some slightly bubbling panels - possibly not such an easy task, especially as I have not attempted to work on cars before (it was only ever guitars before the Z came into my life!!!).

1. How much did a new centre console lock actuator cost?
2. Can always discuss fitting the panels here if you do want the ones I'm getting?

1. £17.50 for a second hand one on ebay that works a treat;
2. I've only just seen you are in Norfolk - I am in Gloucester, so am now hoping postage may be an option (although I'd have loved some help on fitting!).

Postage costs we can look into. Sent a bumper before via courier so should be ok.

[poortomsacold]

1. How much did a new centre console lock actuator cost?
2. Can always discuss fitting the panels here if you do want the ones I'm getting?

1. £17.50 for a second hand one on ebay that works a treat;
2. I've only just seen you are in Norfolk - I am in Gloucester, so am now hoping postage may be an option (although I'd have loved some help on fitting!).

Postage costs we can look into. Sent a bumper before via courier so should be ok.

That's great, thanks very much indeed. If you'd been a little closer I'd have popped over, but it looks like over three hours each way (and in that time I imagine the sticky steering might resurface - only had it once before when stuck in traffic for several hours, but do need to try the suggested adjustment that appears in this forum too).