Mechanics please.Faulty front windows on Rover 620?

Question

The windows keep jamming and popping out of the mechanism.Is it worth having them switched to manual as i have been told this is a common design fault and repairs are not guaranteed to last.

Answer 1

A Rover, take it to the scrap yard and stop spending money on it.

Answer 2

Yes these do cause a few problems

We replace the window regulator as they do bend a bit and the guide rubbers

One problem is sometimes the bolts that fix the mechanism through the door if left slightly loose elongate the fixing holes and then a good secure fix is near impossible

to sort this out we replace all the necessary components and get the window to operate correctly and one by one replace the fixing bolts with large washers and weld then to the inner door panel to strengthen the fixing. Once the panel is refitted there is no detriment to the door

A local garage should be able to do this a a reasonable cost and most Rover window parts are still available

Answer 3

It is a very common fault with the 600 series. The regulator is simply not strong enough for the job. Rover knew about the problem but stronger ones were slow in being made and are quite rare. The chances of getting a new one that is made out of thicker metal is slim, but you will need a new regulator. You also really need to replace the window channel seal at the same time as it will have deformed.
If you go for a new one it will be pot luck if it lasts I'm afraid.

Answer 4

You need to get that seen by a mechanci as you dont want to damage to cateriva Control deployment clamp, this is a problem. I am only really a Aston Martin specialist, as I work at Aston Martin servicing. However a mate of mine had the same problem as you on a 620 and I fixed it for him with a bit of manual dexterity and research it was fiexed. Here's what you have to do the rover 620 clearly has a design fault with the windows and especially with the cateriva control deployment clamp for the window, they delibratly build them not to last, however the Ford focus 2003 model will ork and they are built to last, ask the mechanic to order the cateriva control deployment clamp for the focus 2003 model, this will work trust me. This has worked a treat on my mates car, get him to remove the old one by opening up the door panel on each door and fiting a new cateriva control deployment clamp for the focus 2003 model remember in each of the doors. With a little oiling it will work a treat and never go wrong again.
Heres another tip, go to the mechanic, you dictateth situation say you know what you want cateriva control deployment clamp for the focus model fitted in each of the windows, so you dont look like someone that knows nothing, say that should be around £200 right. Which is what it will be around.

Dont let them take you for a ride, take my advice and you will never have a problem with your windows again.

Answer 5

Aside from running a bar of soap on all exposed edges to reduce friction and Supergluing the glass into the tract's groove...personally, I'd leave them UP and remove the crank handle or the electric switch so people would not forget and attempt to lower the window. Maybe back windows of side vent (triangular windows?) would give adequate ventalation if AC not used.

Answer 6

i had a rover and the same happened to mine. It was due to the window mech in the end which can be brught for £15 - £25 at a scrapy. There not to hard to fit either you just remove the door card and they are bolted in between the door skins. The mech was slightly bent which was why mine popped out. hope that helps

Answer 7

Good purchase! Get rid of that Euro-trash pile of junk and get a real car.

Answer 8

use fairy liqid on the slides it realy helps