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CamaroJim56 · 12-23-2012, 03:03 PM

Hope it is okay to post here...

Windows are tinted, high quality tint.

Drivers window, when using the auto up feature, frequently travel to about an inch of the top, then rolls down to about 3 inches from being all the way open. Does not do it all the time. Seems to do it mostly, but not exclusively, when the car is stopped. If I hold the button to go up, it does.

Dealer says its the window tint binding because of it's thickness. I can't believe that. It is high quality tint. and only does it on the drivers side.

Anyone else having this problem?

Any help/advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

Jim

2014camaro · 12-23-2012, 03:07 PM

We used to have the same problem with our mercedes, it went up and came down about 4 inches, it did it every time. We took it to the dealer and they did some sort of reset and something with the fuse and it was fixed. Go to another dealer, and ask them to reset it.

SumWhite1LE · 12-23-2012, 03:18 PM

I have been tinting windows for about 15 years now. And I think I ran into this once on a Jaguar.
Here is a link to a similar problem. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70683

TJ91 · 12-23-2012, 03:22 PM

My stupid window does this once in a while and I have no clue why. Don't think it's the tint either because only one side does this

What it does is the same thing it does when you shut of the car while te windows are coming up. Not sure what exactly is going on as to why it does it while normal driving conditions

MrWray · 12-23-2012, 03:24 PM

i had a charger R/T before my camaro and it would do the same thing at random times,never figured out what caused it. never had the problem with the camaro though

xkloid · 12-23-2012, 05:04 PM

It does it on mine and I don't even have window tint, so it is not the tint. I hate when it does that, I look like a moron with my window going up and down, lol. Sometimes it will do it like 3 times before I get it to work.

CamaroJim56 · 12-23-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xkloid

It does it on mine and I don't even have window tint, so it is not the tint. I hate when it does that, I look like a moron with my window going up and down, lol. Sometimes it will do it like 3 times before I get it to work.

So I am guessing you haven't taken it back to be fixed yet...

If I find a solution I will let you know.

I will try the fuse pull and see if it helps.

Thanks,

Jim

chef-beavis · 12-23-2012, 05:32 PM

I think there is a re-indexing procedure in the manual. Start there. My 2010 manual had it, for sure. Haven't read the new one.

SumWhite1LE · 12-23-2012, 05:37 PM

Keep us posted and let us know if it works.

ReoRockStar · 12-23-2012, 05:51 PM

I had the same issue with my mercedes. I used to have to reset the window. Not sure you can reset the windows in our camaros.

Not sure if this will work but try to push down the button of driver window till the window is down completely, keep pressing the button down for around 10 sec, after that pull up the button till the window is up completely, and keep pulling the button for around 10 sec.

Good luck

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CamaroJim56 · 12-23-2012, 06:04 PM

[QUOTE=ReoRockStar;5950319]I had the same issue with my mercedes. I used to have to reset the window. Not sure you can reset the windows in our camaros.

Not sure if this will work but try to push down the button of driver window till the window is down completely, keep pressing the button down for around 10 sec, after that pull up the button till the window is up completely, and keep pulling the button for around 10 sec.

Good luck

Thanks, do that almost daily hoping one day it will work. :-)

Jayrcr3 · 12-23-2012, 06:12 PM

There are instructions in the owners manual on how to reset the window indexing function. I'm guessing that will fix your issue.

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CamaroJim56 · 12-23-2012, 07:09 PM

Will try the instructions, I thought they were for the indexing problem, which I thought was just the little amount it stays down in order to shut the door. Pulling a fuse isn't much work so I will try it.

Roll_the_Dice · 12-23-2012, 08:34 PM

Had this happen with my Porsche once...took it to the dealer and they replaced the motor for the window...all under warranty. No question about my window tint.

12-23-2012, 03:03 PM	#1
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,600	Guys with window tints... help with issue please Hope it is okay to post here... Windows are tinted, high quality tint. Drivers window, when using the auto up feature, frequently travel to about an inch of the top, then rolls down to about 3 inches from being all the way open. Does not do it all the time. Seems to do it mostly, but not exclusively, when the car is stopped. If I hold the button to go up, it does. Dealer says its the window tint binding because of it's thickness. I can't believe that. It is high quality tint. and only does it on the drivers side. Anyone else having this problem? Any help/advice is appreciated. Thanks, Jim __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

12-23-2012, 03:22 PM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	My stupid window does this once in a while and I have no clue why. Don't think it's the tint either because only one side does this What it does is the same thing it does when you shut of the car while te windows are coming up. Not sure what exactly is going on as to why it does it while normal driving conditions __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

12-23-2012, 03:24 PM	#5
MrWray SYBIL Drives: 2013 2SS/RS, silver ice metallic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,444	i had a charger R/T before my camaro and it would do the same thing at random times,never figured out what caused it. never had the problem with the camaro though __________________

12-23-2012, 05:04 PM	#6
xkloid ITZ COOL Drives: 2012 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Milwaukee, USA Posts: 314 View My Garage	It does it on mine and I don't even have window tint, so it is not the tint. I hate when it does that, I look like a moron with my window going up and down, lol. Sometimes it will do it like 3 times before I get it to work. __________________

12-23-2012, 05:51 PM	#10
ReoRockStar Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT 45th AE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey - North Jersey Posts: 832 View My Garage	I had the same issue with my mercedes. I used to have to reset the window. Not sure you can reset the windows in our camaros. Not sure if this will work but try to push down the button of driver window till the window is down completely, keep pressing the button down for around 10 sec, after that pull up the button till the window is up completely, and keep pulling the button for around 10 sec. Good luck ~{Eat,Sleep,Drive}~ __________________

12-23-2012, 03:07 PM	#2
2014camaro Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 505	We used to have the same problem with our mercedes, it went up and came down about 4 inches, it did it every time. We took it to the dealer and they did some sort of reset and something with the fuse and it was fixed. Go to another dealer, and ask them to reset it.

12-23-2012, 03:18 PM	#3
SumWhite1LE King of All Drives: 2014 Summit White Z28 #275 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 202	I have been tinting windows for about 15 years now. And I think I ran into this once on a Jaguar. Here is a link to a similar problem. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70683

12-23-2012, 05:32 PM	#8
chef-beavis Drives: IOM 2013 2SS/RS, Greenie, 06 FXSTBi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Turd Town, WI Posts: 1,584	I think there is a re-indexing procedure in the manual. Start there. My 2010 manual had it, for sure. Haven't read the new one.

12-23-2012, 05:37 PM	#9
SumWhite1LE King of All Drives: 2014 Summit White Z28 #275 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 202	Keep us posted and let us know if it works.

12-23-2012, 06:04 PM	#11
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,600	[QUOTE=ReoRockStar;5950319]I had the same issue with my mercedes. I used to have to reset the window. Not sure you can reset the windows in our camaros. Not sure if this will work but try to push down the button of driver window till the window is down completely, keep pressing the button down for around 10 sec, after that pull up the button till the window is up completely, and keep pulling the button for around 10 sec. Good luck Thanks, do that almost daily hoping one day it will work. :-) __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

12-23-2012, 06:12 PM	#12
Jayrcr3 Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 756	There are instructions in the owners manual on how to reset the window indexing function. I'm guessing that will fix your issue. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 __________________ American Racing 1 7/8" Headers and Hi-Flow Cats, CAI cold air intake, Flowmaster AT exhaust, Vengeance Racing Stage 2 cam, VMax ported throttle body, TEA valve springs and titanium retainers, Trick Flow hardened pushrods, 180* T-stat, Comp Trunion kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, ADM Fuel Pump Control Module, 20% window tint, Whipple Supercharger. Tuned by Mike Norris Motorsports. 656rwhp/584rwtq @10 PSI.

12-23-2012, 07:09 PM	#13
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,600	Will try the instructions, I thought they were for the indexing problem, which I thought was just the little amount it stays down in order to shut the door. Pulling a fuse isn't much work so I will try it. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

12-23-2012, 08:34 PM	#14
Roll_the_Dice Drives: 2012 Summit White Camaro 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,179 View My Garage	Had this happen with my Porsche once...took it to the dealer and they replaced the motor for the window...all under warranty. No question about my window tint. __________________ Cars Owned: 2010 BMW 328xi LeMans Blue 2012 Camaro 2LT Convertible Summit White M6 2003 Audi A4 Convertible Silver Auto (sold) 1999 Ford F150 (sold) 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible Atlas Gray M6 (sold) 2007 Corvette Lemans Blue M6 (sold) 2004 BMW 645 ci Convertible Black Metallic (sold) 2000 Dodge Dakota sport Navy (sold) 1999 Porsche Boxster Black Metallic M5 (sold) 1999 Ferrari 360 Modena Titanium F1 (sold) 1992 BMW 325i 2 door Alpine white (sold) 1990 Nissan 240SX Burgundy M6 (sold) 1979 Celica Blue M5 (sold) 1974 Mustang II Ghia Green (sold)