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GreaseMonkey · 01-23-2014, 09:35 PM

So I just got a (new to me) 2011 2LT/RS and lately when I roll up the windows they will roll down automatically to about a 1/4 of the way down . Does it need to be re-indexed? Just a guess ...

trooper182 · 01-23-2014, 09:38 PM

Yea probably just need to be re-indexed. Check your owners manual. Also a lot of post on here about this.

nvofevery1 · 01-23-2014, 09:48 PM

Mine does the same thing. Got a new window motor, it fixed it for a while now it's happening again.

OK2DRUL · 01-23-2014, 09:55 PM

Check where the window meets the weather stripping. Sometimes mine comes loose a little and the window catches it causing it to go back down. Usually I get a message on the DIC at the same time it happens. If that doesn't work you most likely need to check the alignment on the glass as it is getting under a bind which causes this to happen.

Mmar88 · 01-24-2014, 12:50 AM

The only time it happens to me (and mind you it's not every time I do it) is when I park roll my windows up with the auto-up and turn my car off right as they hit the top...if I don't turn the key until they're set in place they don't roll back down.

Angrybird 12 · 01-24-2014, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mmar88

The only time it happens to me (and mind you it's not every time I do it) is when I park roll my windows up with the auto-up and turn my car off right as they hit the top...if I don't turn the key until they're set in place they don't roll back down.

Yep that has happened to me a couple times too. I guess it's a glitch in the software. If I wait and make sure it's completely up before shutting the car off or I shut the car off first and let the retained accessory power operate the window then I have no issue.

keving2873 · 01-24-2014, 02:03 AM

This happens to me also, mostly on the passenger side. Not very often though. I thought it was something related to the tint that I had put on, but I have seen other posts about it. Not to big of a deal though. If you hold the button for up it stays every time. At least it does for me.

sean90 · 01-24-2014, 03:25 AM

Its when your window rolls up and automatically and feels resistance against the rubber, it thinks something is there such as a finger and rolls back down. Happened to on me 350z when I cleaned the very top portion of the window. Just apply a little tiny tiny bit of lubricant thats safe for rubber and it will be fine.

SnowyCamaro · 01-24-2014, 12:54 PM

Try silicone lube. my old 2 door BMW used to need it done every month or else this would happen. could be out of alignment or sensor problem too

f5journal · 01-24-2014, 01:02 PM

My 2011 did something similar and the whole regulator had to be replaced (twice)...the motor mount screw receiver tears out. I forget exactly what the window actually did or does, but it ends up rolled 1/4 of the way down no matter what you do

horizon670 · 01-24-2014, 01:38 PM

I have the same issue but only happens once in a while, the easy fix is: pull only halfway the button, don't let it go automatically by itself.

Will apply the lube to the rubber molds and see if it ever happens again.

jd10013 · 01-24-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sean90

Its when your window rolls up and automatically and feels resistance against the rubber, it thinks something is there such as a finger and rolls back down. Happened to on me 350z when I cleaned the very top portion of the window. Just apply a little tiny tiny bit of lubricant thats safe for rubber and it will be fine.

yea, that's a saftey feature all power windows with an auto up feature have to include. for the kids.

oramaC10 · 08-14-2020, 09:24 PM

HELP HELP HELP!!! My 2010 RS Camaro does this EVERY TIME i get in my car, i have to roll the driver side window down and then back up. When i go to get out of my car i roll the windows up before turning off the ignition and the door is closed, i go to get out, and the window goes down about 4 inches EVERY TIME. i have done the hold the window down button for 5 seconds after it is all the way down, and then again when it is all the way up..DOESN'T FIX IT, i have uncoupled the door wiring plastic connection, for 30 minutes...DOESN'T FIX IT, I took fuse 26 out under the hood.....DOESN'T FIX IT, i have disconnected the batter....DOESN'T FIX IT, i have tried making the windows go up and down, up and down, up and down, up and down to reset the indexing DOESN'T FIX IT, i have to get out of the car, then go in through the passenger door, put the key in the ignition and reach all the way across the seats to raise the drivers side window EVERY TIME TO KEEP IT CLOSED!!! HELP!!! It is out of warranty and i don't want to spend $400.00 in labor at the dealership!!!!

1JEWLDSSRS · 08-15-2020, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by sean90

Its when your window rolls up and automatically and feels resistance against the rubber, it thinks something is there such as a finger and rolls back down. Happened to on me 350z when I cleaned the very top portion of the window. Just apply a little tiny tiny bit of lubricant thats safe for rubber and it will be fine.

^^^^^ this exactly. They have a safety thing about them that when the window goes up and senses that there is resistance anywhere in the rubber trim or anything stopping the window from going up, it will automatically go back down so as to not damage anything, as mentioned put a little lube of some sorts on the rubber trim that the window slides into.

01-23-2014, 09:35 PM	#1
GreaseMonkey Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Pflugerville,Texas / Houston,Texas Posts: 161	Window rolls down after rolling it up ??? So I just got a (new to me) 2011 2LT/RS and lately when I roll up the windows they will roll down automatically to about a 1/4 of the way down . Does it need to be re-indexed? Just a guess ...

01-23-2014, 09:38 PM	#2
trooper182 Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT yellow non RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 691	Yea probably just need to be re-indexed. Check your owners manual. Also a lot of post on here about this. __________________ Staff Sergeant U.S. Army 13B Gun Bunny. 2011 Camaro 1LT A6 Mods: Pypes bomb V8 exhaust, Magnaflow x-pipe, resonator delete, Roto-Fab cold air intake, Vmax Black Ice-olator, Elite Engineering catch can, painted engine cover and fuse box cover, 3dCarbon Front Fender Vents, Street Scene Front Splitter, ZL1 Side Rockers, Anvil Notch Rear Spoiler, interior/engine bay LED lights, two JL Audio W3's 10" and 1000w kenwood amp

01-23-2014, 09:48 PM	#3
nvofevery1 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS 6 Sp Dusk Edition Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 85	Mine does the same thing. Got a new window motor, it fixed it for a while now it's happening again. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS Dusk Edition 6 Speed

01-24-2014, 02:03 AM	#7
keving2873 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 701 View My Garage	This happens to me also, mostly on the passenger side. Not very often though. I thought it was something related to the tint that I had put on, but I have seen other posts about it. Not to big of a deal though. If you hold the button for up it stays every time. At least it does for me. __________________ 2023 Black ZL1 Awaiting Allocation 476whp 455trq / Tuned by Tom Wong CAI Intake with ADM Scoop, Borla ATAK cat-back, ARH 1 7/8 Headers and HF Cats Custom Comp Cam 231/234 114LSA 617/598 lift, Katech timing chain Apex Catch-can VMAX Ported Throttle Body 20" Niche Essen's wrapped in Michelin PSS 315/295

01-24-2014, 12:54 PM	#9
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Try silicone lube. my old 2 door BMW used to need it done every month or else this would happen. could be out of alignment or sensor problem too __________________

01-23-2014, 09:55 PM	#4
OK2DRUL ace5.org (Atlanta Club) Drives: 2010 Black/IOM 2SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: St. Simons Island, GA Posts: 1,011	Check where the window meets the weather stripping. Sometimes mine comes loose a little and the window catches it causing it to go back down. Usually I get a message on the DIC at the same time it happens. If that doesn't work you most likely need to check the alignment on the glass as it is getting under a bind which causes this to happen.

01-24-2014, 12:50 AM	#5
Mmar88 Drives: 2013 BRM 2SS/RS/1LE/NPP/NAV Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tonawanda, NY Posts: 237	The only time it happens to me (and mind you it's not every time I do it) is when I park roll my windows up with the auto-up and turn my car off right as they hit the top...if I don't turn the key until they're set in place they don't roll back down.

01-24-2014, 03:25 AM	#8
sean90 Drives: 2014 2SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Posts: 46	Its when your window rolls up and automatically and feels resistance against the rubber, it thinks something is there such as a finger and rolls back down. Happened to on me 350z when I cleaned the very top portion of the window. Just apply a little tiny tiny bit of lubricant thats safe for rubber and it will be fine.

01-24-2014, 01:02 PM	#10
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	My 2011 did something similar and the whole regulator had to be replaced (twice)...the motor mount screw receiver tears out. I forget exactly what the window actually did or does, but it ends up rolled 1/4 of the way down no matter what you do __________________ Former '68 and '69 Z/28 Owner...........Now sporting around in a 2011 RS/SS with........Kooks LT's and cats, JRE tune, CAI, scoop, ZL1 Bumper conversion, custom ZL-1 grille, halo harness, Painted silver stripes, GM GFX, black painted lower edge of skirts and rear bumper. MGW shifter.....and now a 3.91 1LE diff

01-24-2014, 01:38 PM	#11
horizon670 Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2LT / RS / Auto Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rutherford, NJ Posts: 905 View My Garage	I have the same issue but only happens once in a while, the easy fix is: pull only halfway the button, don't let it go automatically by itself. Will apply the lube to the rubber molds and see if it ever happens again.

08-14-2020, 09:24 PM	#13
oramaC10 Drives: 2010 Silver RS Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Pottstown burbs Posts: 9	HELP HELP HELP!!! My 2010 RS Camaro does this EVERY TIME i get in my car, i have to roll the driver side window down and then back up. When i go to get out of my car i roll the windows up before turning off the ignition and the door is closed, i go to get out, and the window goes down about 4 inches EVERY TIME. i have done the hold the window down button for 5 seconds after it is all the way down, and then again when it is all the way up..DOESN'T FIX IT, i have uncoupled the door wiring plastic connection, for 30 minutes...DOESN'T FIX IT, I took fuse 26 out under the hood.....DOESN'T FIX IT, i have disconnected the batter....DOESN'T FIX IT, i have tried making the windows go up and down, up and down, up and down, up and down to reset the indexing DOESN'T FIX IT, i have to get out of the car, then go in through the passenger door, put the key in the ignition and reach all the way across the seats to raise the drivers side window EVERY TIME TO KEEP IT CLOSED!!! HELP!!! It is out of warranty and i don't want to spend $400.00 in labor at the dealership!!!!