Passenger Window Won't Roll Up

[Larry Nakamura]

I have an 2001S and the other day I opened the passenger door. The

window rolled down 1/2 way (HUH???). So I got in and started the car and

tried to roll the window up, but instead it rolled all the way down and won't

roll up. I tried to disconnect the battery to see if I just needed to reset the

window, but no dice. Anyone have some suggestions or had this happen?

The driver's side window is functioning correctly. Also, I tried unlatching

the soft top to see if it would roll up when I latched it, but also no luck.

Again the driver's side window worked OK. Are there different fuses for

each window or are they on the same fuse?

[Loren]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...ost&p=12801

[jmj996]

I have an 2001S and the other day I opened the passenger door. The

window rolled down 1/2 way (HUH???). So I got in and started the car and

tried to roll the window up, but instead it rolled all the way down and won't

roll up. I tried to disconnect the battery to see if I just needed to reset the

window, but no dice. Anyone have some suggestions or had this happen?

The driver's side window is functioning correctly. Also, I tried unlatching

the soft top to see if it would roll up when I latched it, but also no luck.

Again the driver's side window worked OK. Are there different fuses for

each window or are they on the same fuse?

Before you dig too deep and start removing door panels, try the easy stuff first, it could always be a bad switch. It's very easy to remove the console plate that has your window switches in it. Since the driver's side window works fine, disconnect your driver's side window switch, then move the passenger side wiring connection from the passenger window switch to the driver's window switch. Now use the driver's window switch, and see if you have any luck.

[Larry Nakamura]

OK, I had a chance to try interchanging the window

switches on the center consol and no go. The switch is not

the problem. I also don't know if my problem has anything

to do with the window stops. Remember my window was up

all the way and when I opened the door, it should have rolled down

alittle, but rolled down approx 1/3 of the way. When I

started up the car and tried to rolll it up, it rolled down the

rest of the way. So I don't think it is the window motor, but

maybe the regulator? Anyone have the info for doing that

fix? By the way I can't see any pics on the old threads, only

red Xs.

[Loren]

Re-training the window had no effect?

[Larry Nakamura]

I cannot get the passenger window to roll up from

the full down possition to even try to retrain/reset the

window. Also, When I tried to roll the window up after

it had rolled down 1/3 of the way, the up button on

the window switch ended up rolling the it down the rest

of the way instead of rolling it in the up direction. This

is whay I not suspecting the motor, but something

electrical. I did check all the fuses, even though the

front windows are on the same fuse and since the

driver's side works, would indicate that's not the

problem.

[Loren]

Does the window act correctly when you lift the door handle?

If so, then your problem is likely the window regulator.

[Larry Nakamura]

The window is stuck in the full down position so it

doesn't react to the door handle at all right now.

Does anyone have pics of replacing the window

regulator? Where to purchase one, at the dealer?

Mr Tool Pants or Loren, Can I get an assist in

doing the install? I've never taken apart oe of the

Bpxster doors yet. I now live close to San Thomas

and El Camino in Santa Clara.

[Loren]

There is a very good DIY here.

[Larry Nakamura]

OK, So I fixed the window. I went and got a new regulator

and motor from the dealer ($500). I wasn't sure if I would

need them but I wanted to have them when I opened the

door up. From the great instructions from Tygre, I removed

the motor and regulator. I seperated the motor and reconnected

it to the connector and tried it. It worked just fine. Also, The

regulator looked OK too. So I put it back together and mounted

it back in the door and tried it to make sure it still worked. Lo

and Behold, it worked. So I put everything back together and

reset the windows and all is well. So I guessing it had a glitch

when the window rolled down 1/3 of the way and defaulted

to the full down position when I tried to roll it up. So in effect

all I needed to do is give it a kick (so to speak). Anyway I

took the parts back and the problem solved with a few hours

of labor. At least I'll know what to do next time there is a

door window problem. Again thanks for your help Loren.