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BlueRayLFX · 02-19-2015, 07:20 PM

So, I noticed this today out of nowhere. You know when you open the door, the window goes down about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch? Well, my driver door is going about an inch and a half down when I open the door. I inspected closer, and it still functions fine. It goes all the way back up to form a seal, it just lowers much farther than before. I tested the passenger door, it still acts normally. Just the driver door is acting strange. I took a picture of passenger vs driver door. Has anyone else had this problem? What could this be from?

BlueRayLFX · 02-19-2015, 07:22 PM

Sorry on mobile, so I can't attach more than 1 pic lol. And for some reason they're coming out sideways?
Here's the passenger door ( normal)

BlueRayLFX · 02-19-2015, 07:23 PM

And this is the driver door..

Caddyroger · 02-19-2015, 07:27 PM

Does any thing show up in your information screen about indexing the driver door window? It possible that it lost indexing Try lowering the window all the way down and up a couple of times.

Gee · 02-19-2015, 08:06 PM

Re index it. Should fix it. Easiest way is to unplug battery and reconnect after 10 mins or so. If not, window motor :/.

Stealthpanda · 02-19-2015, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gee

Re index it. Should fix it. Easiest way is to unplug battery and reconnect after 10 mins or so. If not, window motor :/.

Confirmed on re-indexing/unplug battery fix.

KaBoom1701 · 02-19-2015, 09:06 PM

Re-index it.

Read the manual on how to did it.

BlueRayLFX · 02-19-2015, 10:06 PM

Yea I've had to re-index a couple times before. When installing the mods. It's just weird that this randomly started happening today. I tried rolling all the way down and back up a few times. I'll try unplugging the battery and re-indexing. Wish it wasn't so damn cold outside. I pray it isn't a motor issue. I was afraid when I bought the car about that feature in the cold. Hope it's not crapping out
Although car is still under bumper-bumper warrantee.

Daywalker702 · 02-19-2015, 10:21 PM

Happened to my passenger window last month and I put off going through the procedures to correct the indexing and about a week or so later i got a window indexing message on the DIC running me through the steps on correcting it... I guess the car got tired of waiting on me to fix it myself

gajagfan · 02-20-2015, 09:05 AM

This is the type of shit that happens when you don't have a catch can! You were warned!

Scalded Dog · 02-20-2015, 09:21 AM

HA! Yep, no catch can... your fault!

But really... mine indexes normally (1/2" or so) 98% of the time. However, every now and then, it will go for a couple of days in which it's taking a journey of a couple of inches when I open the door. It still seals up correctly when I close the door, and, after a couple of days, it resumes its "regular" 1/2" travel.

There are not a lot of car problems that might fix themselves after a couple of days of pretending it's not there... but this seems to be one of those for me. You might just wait it out, see what happens. As long as it seals up when the door is closed, I don't think there's too much to worry about.

PalmerGA · 02-20-2015, 09:29 AM

From the Owner's Manual:

Programming the Power Windows - If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, you may need to reprogram the windows for the

express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery.

To program each front window:

1. With the ignition in ON/RUN, close all doors.

2. With the window partially open, pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed.

3. Repeat Step 2 on all remaining windows.

The windows are now reprogrammed.

Baba · 02-20-2015, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gajagfan

This is the type of shit that happens when you don't have a catch can! You were warned!

THIS is the type of shit that happens when you put your expensive Louis Vuitton bag in a Camaro!

gajagfan · 02-20-2015, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baba

THIS is the type of shit that happens when you put your expensive Louis Vuitton bag in a Camaro!

Hell yeah!

02-19-2015, 07:20 PM	#1
BlueRayLFX Drives: BRM 2LT RS "Mara" Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 72	Window problems when opening door? So, I noticed this today out of nowhere. You know when you open the door, the window goes down about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch? Well, my driver door is going about an inch and a half down when I open the door. I inspected closer, and it still functions fine. It goes all the way back up to form a seal, it just lowers much farther than before. I tested the passenger door, it still acts normally. Just the driver door is acting strange. I took a picture of passenger vs driver door. Has anyone else had this problem? What could this be from? __________________ VMAX Ported throttle body APEX catch can Injen long tube CAI MRT v2 exhaust with resonated X Solo High Flow Cats JacFAB Ported manifold JacFAB "Extendolator" Vitesse Throttle controller

02-19-2015, 07:22 PM	#2
BlueRayLFX Drives: BRM 2LT RS "Mara" Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 72	Sorry on mobile, so I can't attach more than 1 pic lol. And for some reason they're coming out sideways? Here's the passenger door ( normal) Attached Images __________________ VMAX Ported throttle body APEX catch can Injen long tube CAI MRT v2 exhaust with resonated X Solo High Flow Cats JacFAB Ported manifold JacFAB "Extendolator" Vitesse Throttle controller

02-19-2015, 07:23 PM	#3
BlueRayLFX Drives: BRM 2LT RS "Mara" Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 72	And this is the driver door.. Attached Images __________________ VMAX Ported throttle body APEX catch can Injen long tube CAI MRT v2 exhaust with resonated X Solo High Flow Cats JacFAB Ported manifold JacFAB "Extendolator" Vitesse Throttle controller

02-19-2015, 07:27 PM	#4
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Does any thing show up in your information screen about indexing the driver door window? It possible that it lost indexing Try lowering the window all the way down and up a couple of times. __________________ Caddy

02-19-2015, 09:06 PM	#7
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Re-index it. Read the manual on how to did it. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

02-19-2015, 08:06 PM	#5
Gee Silver Ice Drives: 2011 1LT Coupe SIM Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,418 View My Garage	Re index it. Should fix it. Easiest way is to unplug battery and reconnect after 10 mins or so. If not, window motor :/.

02-19-2015, 10:06 PM	#8
BlueRayLFX Drives: BRM 2LT RS "Mara" Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 72	Yea I've had to re-index a couple times before. When installing the mods. It's just weird that this randomly started happening today. I tried rolling all the way down and back up a few times. I'll try unplugging the battery and re-indexing. Wish it wasn't so damn cold outside. I pray it isn't a motor issue. I was afraid when I bought the car about that feature in the cold. Hope it's not crapping out Although car is still under bumper-bumper warrantee. __________________ VMAX Ported throttle body APEX catch can Injen long tube CAI MRT v2 exhaust with resonated X Solo High Flow Cats JacFAB Ported manifold JacFAB "Extendolator" Vitesse Throttle controller

02-19-2015, 10:21 PM	#9
Daywalker702 Drives: Jeep Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 23	Window indexing Happened to my passenger window last month and I put off going through the procedures to correct the indexing and about a week or so later i got a window indexing message on the DIC running me through the steps on correcting it... I guess the car got tired of waiting on me to fix it myself

02-20-2015, 09:05 AM	#10
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	This is the type of shit that happens when you don't have a catch can! You were warned!

02-20-2015, 09:21 AM	#11
Scalded Dog Drives: 2011 1LT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Crestline, CA Posts: 3,029	HA! Yep, no catch can... your fault! But really... mine indexes normally (1/2" or so) 98% of the time. However, every now and then, it will go for a couple of days in which it's taking a journey of a couple of inches when I open the door. It still seals up correctly when I close the door, and, after a couple of days, it resumes its "regular" 1/2" travel. There are not a lot of car problems that might fix themselves after a couple of days of pretending it's not there... but this seems to be one of those for me. You might just wait it out, see what happens. As long as it seals up when the door is closed, I don't think there's too much to worry about.

02-20-2015, 09:29 AM	#12
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	From the Owner's Manual: Programming the Power Windows - If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, you may need to reprogram the windows for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program each front window: 1. With the ignition in ON/RUN, close all doors. 2. With the window partially open, pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 3. Repeat Step 2 on all remaining windows. The windows are now reprogrammed. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)