Electric Windows..so slooow..1998 320CLK

[Vladamir]

Have a 1998 320CLK which has electric windows that go down as normal and then take about half an hour to rise at about a 'mm' at a time...painfully slow.

The battery has been flat recently....would this effect the windows or is it something more sinister....battery has been re-charged and everything but the windows is working.

I'm also sure that I read somewhere that there's a way to reprogram the windows, ie holding down both window buttons and once down continuing to hold the buttons for a couple of seconds....any truth in this...I'm loathe to try as it could end up with me spending the next hour watching the windows rise by a 'mm' at a time

[Battlecat714]

try replacing your battery since other functioning units require power from it.

[Matt L]

You probably read something like that in your owner's manual. Look there again for the synchronization procedure. You may need it.

[Vladamir]

Originally Posted by Battlecat714

try replacing your battery since other functioning units require power from it.

Sorry, I should have stated in my original posting that I had recharged the battery and everything apart from the windows was working correctly.

[ILUVMILS]

The sliding jaws/rails are probably bone-dry. Remove the door panels and lube them, as well as all other friction points. MB sunroof paste works great. You can apply a coat of wax to the glass too. This helps the windows slide through the wipers quietly.

[Will_w202]

Vladimir, I'd love to see pics of your Hammer. What's its history?

[Vladamir]

If you do a search under my name, ie Vladamir, you should find quite a lengthy write up on my Hammer....enjoy