Faulty drivers side window operation

[Highlander]

When I pull the handle, my window on the drivers side drops the 1/2" it should. However, as soon as I release the handle, it goes back up even when the door is still open. I can only assume there is a microswitch in the door that indicates when the door is latched and it is either stuck or has gone bad. I have looked in PET, but can't find any such switch.

Does anyone know what I should be lookkng for once I get the door panel off? Or am I wasting my time and should just bite the bullet and let the dealer sort it out?

TIA,

Graeme

[Loren]

Item 14 - There is one for the left door and one for the right door.

996.613.125.00 Left door microswitch -- MSRP $24.90 (as of May 2006)

996.613.126.00 Right door microswitch -- MSRP $24.90 (as of May 2006)

[Highlander]

Thanks Loren! I really appreciate all the help you give. :notworthy:

Graeme

[Jinster]

I have the same problem.

Any idea how to get at that switch Loren? Open up the door from the trim side seems like the only way to go.

[Loren]

Yes, the inside door panel needs to come off to get to the door handle mechanism. See the DIY for the door panel in the 996 DIY section.

[Highlander]

***Update***

It was actually the latch mechanism that was faulty. $800 later and my window functions perfectly again :censored:

Graeme