Jammed Manual Rear Sliding Window (RSW) on 2022 XLT Lux

[scottNH]

I recently purchased a gently used 2022 XLT with Luxury Package, CP360 and the *manual* rear sliding window. For the life of me, I cannot get it to slide open. It will not budge (yes, I'm pulling the latch open). Is there a trick to it or could it just be stuck from maybe never having been opened? I'm afraid I'll break it if I apply any more force to it. It's got to be something simple.

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[First Sergeant]

Take a flashlight and look closely in the track. could be something small stuck in there. If nothing in the track, perhaps go to a automotive glass shop. Bet they have seen it all! That's all I got! Good luck

 

[710-oil-614]

I can tell you what you don't want to do and that is force it...

 

[scottNH]

Take a flashlight and look closely in the track. could be something small stuck in there. If nothing in the track, perhaps go to a automotive glass shop. Bet they have seen it all! That's all I got! Good luck

Thanks! Something is better than nothing. Will also try some silicone spray lubricant to see if that loosens it up.

 

[scottNH]

Thanks! Something is better than nothing. Will also try some silicone spray lubricant to see if that loosens it up.

FWIW, the silicone spray lubricant worked like charm. Loosened the window up right away. I can't believe how jammed it was before. I had applied as much force as I could without breaking it. Called the dealer and a guy at the service department said that the manual windows would often come from the factory with tight windows. I'm guessing it had never been opened before. Sprayed lubricant along the top and bottom edges of the window so it would get to the rails. Opened easily after that.

 

[oysterville]

I can tell you what you don't want to do and that is force it...

I'm sorry but what I want to do and what I should do frequently have little in common.

 

[710-oil-614]

I'm sorry but what I want to do and what I should do frequently have little in common.

I was coming from a position of experience in these situations.

but I generally agree!

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