Does a small card falling into the car window gap have any impact?
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A small card falling into the car window gap can have an impact. The specific details are as follows: 1. If the card falls inside the car door, removing it will require dismantling the door's interior panel. It's common to see people distributing small cards placing them in the gap between the car door and the window glass. Before lowering the window, car owners must remove the card; otherwise, it can easily fall inside the door. 2. There are drainage holes inside the car door. If a card blocks these drainage holes, it can lead to more serious malfunctions. Therefore, if a card falls inside the door, the interior panel should be removed immediately to retrieve the card. If the card gets stuck between the door and the window glass, it can cause scratches on the glass surface, slow down the window's movement, or even lead to jamming issues.
Once while driving, I accidentally dropped a small card into the window gap. At the time, I didn't think much of it, but a few days later, I noticed the window was rolling up and down more slowly and making strange noises. Later, I learned that a card stuck in the gap could clog the tracks and damage the lifting mechanism; if it moves to the bottom, it might also wear out the seals, leading to leaks. I tried using a vacuum to suck it out, but that didn't work. In the end, I had to go to a repair shop where they removed the door panel to retrieve it. It cost a little money, but it prevented bigger problems. Since then, I've been extra careful not to leave anything near the window and regularly check the gaps for debris. My advice to others in a similar situation is not to delay—address the issue early to avoid dust buildup or moisture corrosion, especially since the windows are used every day.
