Rear Ventilator Windows not staying open

[robertm]

Today while out in the Mini it was warm enough that I wanted to open the rear ventilator windows.

The problem I encountered was that they will not stay open while moving down the road.


Has anyone ever experience that?

My problem might be that I need a new  "toggle-catch" on each side.

They do not seam too worn out and they stay open when the vehicle is stopped.

I may need to fashion some sort of clip to keep the toggle-catch in the extended position.

Thanks in advance for your input and suggestions.

Robert M.

[kalkat]

It doesn't take much wear at all to make this happen I'm afraid

Sometimes you can put washers under the body mounted bits - this changes the angles a tad. You'll need to experiment to find the right combination.



Emma

[wimfournier]

Well, luckily we all experienced that our right arm is long enough to push the opposite window open again while driving. The one on the near side  demands a bit more practicing, I know.

[robertm]

Thanks for the feedback, I'll update this thread if I come up with solution other than replacing them with new units.

[robertm]

An update to my rear ventilator window problem.

I picked up a stainless steel strip from the hardware store. It measured .018 thickness X 1/2" X 12"
I cut it in half, then took each piece and folded them in half crimping the fold end down tight.
I then used an office paper clip to affix the piece to the window lever when I need the window to stay open.

This device that I made up works well and keeps the windows open while traveling in all conditions and at varying speeds.

I came across a post on the Motoring Alliance forum where a member uses a tennis ball suspended from the closing hinge to keep the window open.

Robert M.
    



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