Door ajar problem, with window not working,HELP!

[biggvan]

Two problems which occurred within a week of one another. First my driver window lost indexing...car told me to index..I went through procedures to re-index, even fuse pull but window would continue to fall down between an inch and halfway when I shut and locked door. While window was out of index i could only open and close the window when the door was shut...I think that is normal.
The second problem which happened within a week is that the driver door shows ajar even when closed. This of course means that since the window was out of index when it happened... I cannot open or close my window at all( it is open about 1.5 inches). I googled and found methods like spraying wd40 into lock.....I tried that but the door still shows ajar and the window is still not moving. I am out of warranty so I am trying to fix this myself. Any suggestions please...or even a suggestion on how to close the window until I can get the door ajar problem fixed. thanks!

[2SSJIM]

One way to solve the problem.... take it to the dealer and have them look at it, then fix it!

[biggvan]

I have had very bad dealer experiences so I am still hoping for some insights without resorting to that..anyone else have any DIY thoughts on the matter?

[Chevrolet Customer Svc]

Originally Posted by biggvan

Two problems which occurred within a week of one another. First my driver window lost indexing...car told me to index..I went through procedures to re-index, even fuse pull but window would continue to fall down between an inch and halfway when I shut and locked door. While window was out of index i could only open and close the window when the door was shut...I think that is normal.
The second problem which happened within a week is that the driver door shows ajar even when closed. This of course means that since the window was out of index when it happened... I cannot open or close my window at all( it is open about 1.5 inches). I googled and found methods like spraying wd40 into lock.....I tried that but the door still shows ajar and the window is still not moving. I am out of warranty so I am trying to fix this myself. Any suggestions please...or even a suggestion on how to close the window until I can get the door ajar problem fixed. thanks!

biggvan,

I apologize for the vehicle concerns that you are experiencing. We definitely want you to feel as the dealers are in a position to assist. I understand you're seeking opinions of this matter, and wanted you to know that we're here if you need us. Your vehicle should operate as designed and we're willing to exhaust all measures to ensure that's the case.

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

[ps_1130]

Originally Posted by biggvan

Two problems which occurred within a week of one another. First my driver window lost indexing...car told me to index..I went through procedures to re-index, even fuse pull but window would continue to fall down between an inch and halfway when I shut and locked door. While window was out of index i could only open and close the window when the door was shut...I think that is normal.
The second problem which happened within a week is that the driver door shows ajar even when closed. This of course means that since the window was out of index when it happened... I cannot open or close my window at all( it is open about 1.5 inches). I googled and found methods like spraying wd40 into lock.....I tried that but the door still shows ajar and the window is still not moving. I am out of warranty so I am trying to fix this myself. Any suggestions please...or even a suggestion on how to close the window until I can get the door ajar problem fixed. thanks!

Did you get this fixed?

It just happened to mine.

[Rock-It Man]

Most likely cause is the door-closed sensor, because two door functions are not working: your door shows open when it's closed, and you window is "lost". Normally, the window goes down a bit to clear the seal when you open the door, and then back up after you close the door.

[RJT Impala]

ps-1130, you just posed a question to the OP on a thread from 2013. He may not be a member on here now.

[ps_1130]

Originally Posted by Rock-It Man

Most likely cause is the door-closed sensor, because two door functions are not working: your door shows open when it's closed, and you window is "lost". Normally, the window goes down a bit to clear the seal when you open the door, and then back up after you close the door.

Do you know hwo easy that would be to replace?

approximate cost?

Rain this weekend, so its becoming more of a worry.

[ps_1130]

Originally Posted by RJT Impala

ps-1130, you just posed a question to the OP on a thread from 2013. He may not be a member on here now.

yes, i looked up his user ID and he was on recently.

hopefully he sees this thread again.

[ps_1130]

Originally Posted by ps_1130

Do you know how easy that would be to replace?

approximate cost?

Rain this weekend, so its becoming more of a worry.

I haven't fixed mine, but I've ruled out a few things.

I switched out the door lock actuator and got same issue: Car registers door as being open.

Next logical thing I thought was unplug battery since car might just be working on "remembering" old actuator.

So I unplugged battery for 30 minutes then plugged back in, started up car and it went through calibration cycle. Asked me to lower and raise passenger door but not driver door. I let it sit and run for 10 minutes, DIC said CAL, which I assumed was calibrating.

Still won't let window go up or down. So I open driver door. Now car wont register that door is open. So, basically opposite of what issue was before.

Now my next option is to find wire short in A pillar mentioned in another thread or BCM exchange.

[radar1972]

Will the driver window go up if you enter the car through the passenger door?

[ps_1130]

Originally Posted by radar1972

Will the driver window go up if you enter the car through the passenger door?

No, driver window wont go up or down regardless of how its done.

Passenger window works normal.

[Rock-It Man]

Originally Posted by ps_1130

Do you know hwo easy that would be to replace?

approximate cost?

Rain this weekend, so its becoming more of a worry.

The switch is an inseparable part of the door latch assembly. I don't know what it costs but it can't be cheap.

I wouldn't diagnose this by trial and error replacing parts but by going to the dealer. The problem could be wiring or the dreaded BCM, even more expensive.