Cabriolet window not auto lowering 1/4"

[scb71]

I figured this had been discussed before but for some reason I could not find a thread. Seems like the gremlins continue on my car...

This could be totally unrelated but yesterday I changed the ignition switch which involved unhooking the battery. Today I just noticed that the passenger side window does not do its small lower to clear the roof when the handle is opened. The driver's side still works and the passenger window operates as it should with the rocker switch - including the one touch operation. It just does not lower the +/-1/4". It does make a noise and I see it make a slight bump like it lowering but it doesn't actually lower the necessary distance.

Anyone have a fix?

thanks!

[wross996TT]

well you could try re-training the window, but most likely a microswitch or regulator failure...yes it has been covered multiple times...

[1schoir]

I figured this had been discussed before but for some reason I could not find a thread. Seems like the gremlins continue on my car...

This could be totally unrelated but yesterday I changed the ignition switch which involved unhooking the battery. Today I just noticed that the passenger side window does not do its small lower to clear the roof when the handle is opened. The driver's side still works and the passenger window operates as it should with the rocker switch - including the one touch operation. It just does not lower the +/-1/4". It does make a noise and I see it make a slight bump like it lowering but it doesn't actually lower the necessary distance.

Anyone have a fix?

thanks!

Try retraining the window first. Press the down button and keep it pressed for an additional 5 or 10 seconds after it has reached maximum down. Do the same in the up direction. That should retrain the window. (The exact procedure is in your owner's manual.

If you still have the same problem, it's almost definitely your window regulator, especially if you are getting the same exact result whether you pull on the inner or on the outer door handle. If you get a different result, suspect one of the microswitches behind the relevant door handle.

Regards, Maurice.

[scb71]

Thanks so much. I was hoping for a different outcome but it looks like I am keeping up with the one minor (but potentially expensive) repair per week. I guess a regulator is in my future since the door handle doors signal the action - it just isnt doing what it needs to. I noticed that if pull the handle and then push down on the window that it goes down the right amount and when the handle is released it magically raises as it should. Seems like the regulator has lost some tension maybe.

I figured this had been discussed before but for some reason I could not find a thread. Seems like the gremlins continue on my car...

This could be totally unrelated but yesterday I changed the ignition switch which involved unhooking the battery. Today I just noticed that the passenger side window does not do its small lower to clear the roof when the handle is opened. The driver's side still works and the passenger window operates as it should with the rocker switch - including the one touch operation. It just does not lower the +/-1/4". It does make a noise and I see it make a slight bump like it lowering but it doesn't actually lower the necessary distance.

Anyone have a fix?

thanks!

Try retraining the window first. Press the down button and keep it pressed for an additional 5 or 10 seconds after it has reached maximum down. Do the same in the up direction. That should retrain the window. (The exact procedure is in your owner's manual.

If you still have the same problem, it's almost definitely your window regulator, especially if you are getting the same exact result whether you pull on the inner or on the outer door handle. If you get a different result, suspect one of the microswitches behind the relevant door handle.

Regards, Maurice.

[1schoir]

Thanks so much. I was hoping for a different outcome but it looks like I am keeping up with the one minor (but potentially expensive) repair per week. I guess a regulator is in my future since the door handle doors signal the action - it just isnt doing what it needs to. I noticed that if pull the handle and then push down on the window that it goes down the right amount and when the handle is released it magically raises as it should. Seems like the regulator has lost some tension maybe.

The additional detail that you have provided (pushing down on the window...) points even more to the window regulator.

It's not an expensive repair if you DIY. Less than $200 for the part from AutohausAz.com or Sunset, one of the board sponsors.

Not a difficult DIY, with the most difficult part being the removal of the door panel.

There are a couple of comprehensive write-ups on this DIY on this forum. If you are a DIY type of guy, let me know and I'll hunt up the link if you can't find them with a search.

Regards, Maurice.