Behind these switches are relatively ingenious systems. Ingenious, however often faulty! Because it remains a malfunction that we have all seen, for a Lancia Beta Spyder or another automobile. Before replacing the device, however, you just need to know correctly where the malfunction is coming from. An electrical fault malfunction? Gears stuck? We will try to answer your questions below.
Lancia Beta Spyder: a window goes down but does not go up, or vice versa
Before replacing the component, let's just see how this device works. When you push or lift the button on your window, there are two switches in the facts . The electrical connection goes only when you activate it. It is therefore likely that the malfunction comes from a false contact. Remove the block with a flat screwdriver, then examine the electrical wiring at their start and end. If the malfunction does not come from a bad electrical connection, in this case it is the window regulator motor of your Lancia Beta Spyder which does not work. It is also possible that the gears are in poor condition. You can try to correct the malfunction, but generally it will be necessary to replace the complete window regulator.
Lancia Beta Spyder: One window doesn't work at all
It is rare that the malfunction comes from the switch, since it would be necessary that two connections or cables are defective. You can however check if you want to be sure. In this situation, the malfunction will come from the window mechanism of your Lancia Beta Spyder. It is possible that it comes from engine window regulator, or a damaged gear. Remove the door trim to see inside. Activate the window to discern if the engine is running, and try to understand the source of the malfunction. When gears jam, do not hesitate to clean and lubricate them. When nothing happens, you will likely need to replace the entire window regulator system.
Lancia Beta Spyder: Electric window blocked
A window in your Lancia Beta Spyder is stuck. You try to make it go up by pressing the button or by hand, nothing to do it is blocked. This malfunction could come from the window regulator motor, but generally it will be possible to have it assembled by hand. It is therefore much more admissible that the window is out of its rail . By off-center, when you mount the window, the window hangs on the rail. In this case, do not force force. We will have to clear the door and check what gets stuck inside. If the glass guides are broken, you will probably have to replace them.
Conclusion:
To put it simply, a window malfunction on a Lancia Beta Spyder could result from a malfunction linked to a false contact, of the mechanism of the window regulator, or of the rails which guide it. We invite you to leave us a comment if your dysfunction is not cited in our text. Hoping that this ticket has served you something, good road!