V70: Body - V70 Drivers Window 'bounces' back down

Rusty Owner · Mar 22nd, 2010, 15:53

When closing the drivers window on my 2005 MY Volvo V70, using the 'one-shot' facility, the glass 'bounces' back down to open. If I hold the door mounted switch 'up' it stays up at the top of its travel.

Can anyone help with advice please?

My God its Big !! · Mar 22nd, 2010, 22:08

Only its the passenger window for me. Anybody know what the problem is?

bekaboo86 · Mar 22nd, 2010, 22:16

my dad has the same problem with his, he cant work it out either

Clan · Mar 22nd, 2010, 22:57

It needs initialising , raise the glass and when it reaches the top keep the switch pressed for over 5 seconds , this should store the top limit memory position ... If it doesnt then it will have to be done on the volvo workshop computer ..
If the galss is still in its runner this will happen .. so if the glass slows on the way up then replace the rubber/felt runner strip , lubrication is only temporary .

Rusty Owner · Mar 23rd, 2010, 08:58

Many thanks for your suggestion 'CLAN'. I followed your process but unfortunately it didn't fix the problem in my case.

So, I guess it's back to the dealer. I will have to live with it 'til the next service. It isn't as if I can't secure the window - it's just a pain.

The glass seems to move smoothly in the runners so it's probably due to wear somewhere in the system?

Dobby · Mar 24th, 2010, 18:56

My car going back to dealers for the third time next week with same problem with front passenger window, been like it from new. They have tried the re-initialising, re-lubing etc etc I think there is a problem with the whole unit. Hope if I keep sending it back it will be replaced under warranty. Doesn't move as smoothly as the other windows. I wouldn't wait until the next service.

TJMurphy · Mar 25th, 2010, 08:54

The only time I've had "bounce" on mine was in the middle of the travel - would get half way up and then bounce back. This was cured by doing a really good clean of the rubber tracks.

Can't hurt to try it I suppose but if it's right at the top it does sound like something different.

Tony

alv70d1999 · Mar 26th, 2010, 12:06

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Originally Posted by TJMurphy

The only time I've had "bounce" on mine was in the middle of the travel - would get half way up and then bounce back. This was cured by doing a really good clean of the rubber tracks.

Can't hurt to try it I suppose but if it's right at the top it does sound like something different.

Tony

how did you clean the rubber tracks?

Clan · Mar 26th, 2010, 17:22

Rubber is the key word here ..
there shouldnt be any rubber rubbing on glass , its very high friction! What has happened is the felt lining has worn away , the felt greatly reduces the friction of glass on rubber .. When you have just the rubber left lubrucation works wonders but not for long . The answer is a new felt lined slide channel ...

airmiles · Aug 7th, 2010, 20:53

Try disconnecting the battery for ten minutes. Worked for me.

Mar 22nd, 2010, 15:53	#1
Rusty Owner Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2011 11:37 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Helston	V70 Drivers Window 'bounces' back down When closing the drivers window on my 2005 MY Volvo V70, using the 'one-shot' facility, the glass 'bounces' back down to open. If I hold the door mounted switch 'up' it stays up at the top of its travel. Can anyone help with advice please?

Mar 22nd, 2010, 22:08	#2
My God its Big !! New Member Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2010 22:20 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bournemouth	Sorry cant help but got the same problem :) Only its the passenger window for me. Anybody know what the problem is?

Mar 22nd, 2010, 22:57	#4
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It needs initialising , raise the glass and when it reaches the top keep the switch pressed for over 5 seconds , this should store the top limit memory position ... If it doesnt then it will have to be done on the volvo workshop computer .. If the galss is still in its runner this will happen .. so if the glass slows on the way up then replace the rubber/felt runner strip , lubrication is only temporary . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 23rd, 2010, 08:58	#5
Rusty Owner Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2011 11:37 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Helston	V70 Drivers Window 'bounces' back down Many thanks for your suggestion 'CLAN'. I followed your process but unfortunately it didn't fix the problem in my case. So, I guess it's back to the dealer. I will have to live with it 'til the next service. It isn't as if I can't secure the window - it's just a pain. The glass seems to move smoothly in the runners so it's probably due to wear somewhere in the system?

Mar 26th, 2010, 17:22	#9
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 16:58 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	Rubber is the key word here .. there shouldnt be any rubber rubbing on glass , its very high friction! What has happened is the felt lining has worn away , the felt greatly reduces the friction of glass on rubber .. When you have just the rubber left lubrucation works wonders but not for long . The answer is a new felt lined slide channel ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Mar 22nd, 2010, 22:16	#3
bekaboo86 New Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2014 15:52 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chatham	my dad has the same problem with his, he cant work it out either

Mar 24th, 2010, 18:56	#6
Dobby New Member Last Online: Nov 19th, 2019 16:19 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kingston upon Thames	My car going back to dealers for the third time next week with same problem with front passenger window, been like it from new. They have tried the re-initialising, re-lubing etc etc I think there is a problem with the whole unit. Hope if I keep sending it back it will be replaced under warranty. Doesn't move as smoothly as the other windows. I wouldn't wait until the next service.

Mar 25th, 2010, 08:54	#7
TJMurphy VOC Member Last Online: Jan 14th, 2024 11:15 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Windsor	The only time I've had "bounce" on mine was in the middle of the travel - would get half way up and then bounce back. This was cured by doing a really good clean of the rubber tracks. Can't hurt to try it I suppose but if it's right at the top it does sound like something different. Tony

Aug 7th, 2010, 20:53	#10
airmiles New Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2014 20:15 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: fife	Try disconnecting the battery for ten minutes. Worked for me.

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