My driver's side window opens and closes very slow. It takes about twice as long to fully open or close compared to the other three windows. I actually "raced" the driver's side window against the front passenger window to test this. Anyone else have this problem? It's really annoying because I have to use a parking swipe card several times a day...so I get pretty impatient waiting for the window to roll down each time. It's annoying as hell.

 

Take it in for service
It could be any number of things - maybe a motor going bad - maybe just needs to be lubed.

Use the warranty

 

i had this problem a couple months ago. i did the same as you and compared it with the other windows and it was noticeably slower. so i told the service dept about it when i took my car for an oil change. they checked it out and said it simply just needed to be lubed, and after they fixed it... it would go up faster than all my other windows.. lol.

but lately it seems like my 2 front windows are slowing down agian. so i'm gonna need to check it out again before i take it to my next service. i guess it's not good to open and close the windows all the time..

-dizzle

 

You might ask about resetting the window motor regulator. There's a TSB for 03-04 V35 (G35 Coupes) where resetting the window motor regulator is a sort of fix-all for multiple issues (such as the window going down on its own, or goes up part way, etc). I'm not sure if the BCM (body control module) has a specific setting for window speed - just a setting for changing the delay I think for remote entry, but it is possible, I just don't recall. It has a lot of settings...all have to be set through CONSULT II by the dealer.

Usually things made with a reset button in electronics have one for a reason, i.e. because during design and manufacturing someone figures out it has problems, or as a consequence of some sort of service, it has to be reset (e.g. removal of the glass, etc.)

 

Oh, sorry - the Infiniti TSB is ITB04-033, July 29 2004.

 

I am having the same problem now (driver's side window rolling up slowly). It could be the motor going, but most likely it's lack of lubrication since the driver's side window gets used the most. I bought a bottle of silicone spray and found the following writeup on Nicoclub.com (it refers to a 2001 Pathfinder but IMO the solution for our G is the same):

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=313299

Well, I will do my best to explain the procedure. I'll appologize in advance if I use some improper/vague terminolgy.
First of all, when I refer to window tracks, I am referring to the rubber tracks on the inside of the door frame where the window slides against/into. They are on the sides and at the base where the window disappears into the door. I did not take the door panel off, this was a simple procedure.

First thing is to lower the windows (we all know the rears go down about 2/3, what a pain). Then clean the tracks with some a multi-surface type cleaner (fancy windex). Although I only used bunched up paper towels, you could probably finish off w/ a Q-tip to get in the tight spaces better.

After cleaning all 4 window tracks, generously spray silicone spray (not WD-40) on all side tracks, making sure to get in between well. I did not use the WD-40 type red straw, and controlling the spray was easy, just protcet the car's interior by using some paper towel in your free hand and follow the can up and down to protect the interior from overspray (probably more of an issue if interior is cloth).

I then rolled up all the windows, and sprayed at the base of the window letting the silicone slowly drip through the rubber track. I did this both outside and inside. I did use a soft, plastic putty knife to create a small seperation b/w the window and the track at the base, allowing good coverage of the inside of the track. I was not trying to spray down into the door, although I am sure some overspray in that area is unavoidable.

I kept the windows closed for a few hours, thinking the silicone would have a chance to migrate to all possible areas. I am not sure if this is necessary, it is just what I did.

After a few up and down cycles, they were a lot smoother and much quicker. And the motors did not sound as if they were straining. I think I should have tried to clean a bit more thoroughly, that is why I recommend a Q-tip following the paper towel, but overall, what a difference. Only downside is it might take a little effort cleaning the windows, I used newspaper and the same multi surface cleaner, but it is not really a major problem. I wish I had done this years ago.