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Danial · 03-10-2023, 09:17 AM

Just lately, my driver's side window has been acting goofy. When it is down and I hit the UP button, it goes almost to the top but then comes back down about half-way and stops. A second attempt to raise it from there usually works but not always. Sometime it takes a couple of attempts.

I'm guessing it's a switch going bad?

Arogg · 03-10-2023, 09:25 AM

Theres a reset procedure. If I remember correctly you hold the button up until it goes all the way up then hold it down until it goes all the way down. It might be the opposite. I know ive had that issue once or twice and the reset always fixed it. Its usually caused by some debris or whatnot in the window track or whatever

Danial · 03-10-2023, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Arogg

Theres a reset procedure. If I remember correctly you hold the button up until it goes all the way up then hold it down until it goes all the way down. It might be the opposite. I know ive had that issue once or twice and the reset always fixed it. Its usually caused by some debris or whatnot in the window track or whatever

You know, that sounds very familiar...I think early on, I may have had to do that. I'll give it a shot. Thanks!

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-10-2023, 09:33 AM

Try wiping down you window foam trim around the window, and the edge of the window with some rubber/vinyl cleaner protectant. The window system has a safety feature I have read that if the window detects any "pinch" or resistance while going up, it will imediantly cycle back down halfway. Mine did this before and I wiped everything down and it never did it again. Good luck.

Danial · 03-10-2023, 07:09 PM

Thanks guys! I did all of the above and have had zero issues today. What an easy fix!

InFiD3ViL · 03-13-2023, 12:29 AM

My driver side window would need re-indexing every day, sometimes more. I eventually replaced the regulator and motor and it has been perfect since.

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 03-13-2023, 09:05 AM

Mine gets the roll window down and up message when I don’t keep it on the battery tender. It’s still got the original battery, and gets driven one every couple months. I’m sure it’ll need replaced soon enough. As long as I keep it running frequently or on the tender I have no window issues.

Danial · 03-13-2023, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

My driver side window would need re-indexing every day, sometimes more. I eventually replaced the regulator and motor and it has been perfect since.

I'll knock on wood as mine has been fine since I took the two suggestions above. I think it may have had something to do with the fact that my granddaughter kept it parked outside during the couple of months she had it so the car, despite her washing it a couple of times, gathered a lot of dust since they live in the desert. I cleaned out a bit from the window trim.

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

Mine gets the roll window down and up message when I don’t keep it on the battery tender. It’s still got the original battery, so I’m sure it’ll need replaced soon enough. As long as I keep it running frequently or on the tender I have no window issues.

I can't remember for sure, but that may have been the issue the first time it happened shortly after buying the car because it was around that time when I had to replace the battery.

I love these newer cars but man, I'm not a fan of all of these interconnected electrical systems.l

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-13-2023, 03:52 PM

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Thanks guys! I did all of the above and have had zero issues today. What an easy fix!

Awesome sir!! Don't you just love the "simple, easy" fixes?? I keep my door and window rubber trim all clean and lubricated so it doesn't ever happen again. Been a long while now.

03-10-2023, 09:17 AM	#1
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,353 View My Garage	Electric Window Woes Just lately, my driver's side window has been acting goofy. When it is down and I hit the UP button, it goes almost to the top but then comes back down about half-way and stops. A second attempt to raise it from there usually works but not always. Sometime it takes a couple of attempts. I'm guessing it's a switch going bad? __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

03-10-2023, 09:25 AM	#2
Arogg A legend in his own mind Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 917	Theres a reset procedure. If I remember correctly you hold the button up until it goes all the way up then hold it down until it goes all the way down. It might be the opposite. I know ive had that issue once or twice and the reset always fixed it. Its usually caused by some debris or whatnot in the window track or whatever __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "The Mistress" Color matched OEM GFX / VIS Carbon Fiber Hood (absolute trash quality and customer service ) / Heritage Grille / 5% Windows / 30% Windshield tint with 5% visor strip / Tinted Exterior Lights / Streetfighter LA Spoiler / Morimoto XB LED fogs / LED sidemarkers / Airaid CAI / Hurst Short Throw / TSP LT's / No cats / No resonator / Corsa Xtreme Catback / Trifecta Tune / Factory amp replaced / 2 JL Audio 12's / MRR 228 Wheels / BMR Springs / Koni Yellows / R1 Concepts Rotors & Pads 2006 Dodge Magnum RT "The daily"

03-10-2023, 09:33 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,816	Try wiping down you window foam trim around the window, and the edge of the window with some rubber/vinyl cleaner protectant. The window system has a safety feature I have read that if the window detects any "pinch" or resistance while going up, it will imediantly cycle back down halfway. Mine did this before and I wiped everything down and it never did it again. Good luck. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-10-2023, 07:09 PM	#5
Danial Drives: 2013 SS/RS, 2015 Camaro SS/RS Vert Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Southern Nevada Posts: 2,353 View My Garage	Thanks guys! I did all of the above and have had zero issues today. What an easy fix! __________________ "Never cough into a full ashtray."

03-13-2023, 12:29 AM	#6
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,735	My driver side window would need re-indexing every day, sometimes more. I eventually replaced the regulator and motor and it has been perfect since. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

03-13-2023, 09:05 AM	#7
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 3,188	Mine gets the roll window down and up message when I don’t keep it on the battery tender. It’s still got the original battery, and gets driven one every couple months. I’m sure it’ll need replaced soon enough. As long as I keep it running frequently or on the tender I have no window issues. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.