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Number_9 · 05-31-2009, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emher

Irony and sarcasm is apparantly hard to understand on the Internet.

Yeah, I usually do a better job of stressing those things.

Getting back on track.. to me, the Window Indexing thing appears to be more of a sporadic thing impacting a small number of cars more than an actual issue with all of them.

Main · 05-31-2009, 11:39 AM

I have an '06 G6 GT coupe that also uses the window indexing. Since we get pretty decent winter, I was concerned about problems with it, but in the long run it's been fine. I have had to run through the reset steps 2 or 3 times and once or twice they have been so frozen that it was difficult to open doors since they wouldn't index. Start the car with the remote starter, let them warm up, and it was fine.

It's odd for them to just need a reset - I think I only had to do it once after service to my alternator/battery...

Vash · 05-31-2009, 11:41 AM

Some things are just best old school. Up and down lol..

This is something that needs to be KISSafied.

Bell040 · 05-31-2009, 12:22 PM

notice that post 1 and 6 are both V6 cars (2LT)

UCF w00t · 05-31-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

Some things are just best old school. Up and down lol..

This is something that needs to be KISSafied.

Window indexing is necessary on frameless windows in order to keep them from making noise at higher speeds and to ensure a tight seal.

sabrescamaro · 05-31-2009, 01:02 PM

Good thing I'm taking out my windows and putting in those nets so I can jump in.

BlemsBumble · 05-31-2009, 01:15 PM

Never heard of indexing until I started researching this car. I don't want any problems, I've had my share of power window issues in the past.

UCF w00t · 05-31-2009, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlemsBumble

Never heard of indexing until I started researching this car. I don't want any problems, I've had my share of power window issues in the past.

Most other current cars with frameless windows do it.

MikeZ28 · 06-01-2009, 03:32 PM

I'd rather have a window that has a little wind noise than something that seems so prone to have problems (not just on Camaro, it's common problem area on BMW 135, Corvette, etc.) I agree with the "KISS" comment.

Shadowmind · 06-01-2009, 06:08 PM

What would happen if your 9 year old slammed the door shut, when the windows was not indexing correctly? We talking broken window?

UCF w00t · 06-01-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeZ28

I'd rather have a window that has a little wind noise than something that seems so prone to have problems (not just on Camaro, it's common problem area on BMW 135, Corvette, etc.) I agree with the "KISS" comment.

For what it's worth, I'm watching an episode of SuperCars Exposed and he's driving the Pagani Zonda F and I noticed the window index when he closed the door.

I really don't think this is going to be a consistent problem. I'm not worried about it.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 06-01-2009, 06:16 PM

Yeah, mine had this happen once after the recall had been done. The DIC said something like put the passenger window down then up. Did that and all was well. Have not had any issues since.

KJS · 06-01-2009, 06:23 PM

I wish I had the indexing feature on my C4 Corvette. It seems everytime I close the door with the windows closed, if I don't slam the door shut, it doesn't fully close. I estimate that the life expectancy of the door mechanism is probably half of what it should be because its being done twice.
And above 40 mph there's a good amount of wind noise when the windows are closed.
Don't have those problems with the Camaro.

Teleplayer · 06-01-2009, 06:28 PM

When I was looking at a 2010 Mustang(yikes) I noticed that it also has window indexing.
I have to imagine that if it messes up once, it will do it again.

05-31-2009, 12:22 PM	#18
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	notice that post 1 and 6 are both V6 cars (2LT) __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

05-31-2009, 01:15 PM	#21
BlemsBumble Drives: '13 ZL1 #662; '10 SS; '99 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clovis CA Posts: 457	Never heard of indexing until I started researching this car. I don't want any problems, I've had my share of power window issues in the past. __________________

06-01-2009, 06:23 PM	#27
KJS Drives: '10 RJT,'95&'14 Vette Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cut Throat, NY Posts: 1,723 View My Garage	I wish I had the indexing feature on my C4 Corvette. It seems everytime I close the door with the windows closed, if I don't slam the door shut, it doesn't fully close. I estimate that the life expectancy of the door mechanism is probably half of what it should be because its being done twice. And above 40 mph there's a good amount of wind noise when the windows are closed. Don't have those problems with the Camaro. __________________ *"As ye sow, so shall ye reap" - Me* Mine at sunset

06-01-2009, 06:28 PM	#28
Teleplayer Drives: 92 Bonnie SSEI - 2010 GT Soon Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 268	When I was looking at a 2010 Mustang(yikes) I noticed that it also has window indexing. I have to imagine that if it messes up once, it will do it again. __________________ 1992 SSEI Supercharged 177k miles. 2010 GT coming soon.

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05-31-2009, 11:39 AM	#16
Main Drives: 10 Camaro 2LT, 10 SRX FWD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Posts: 167	I have an '06 G6 GT coupe that also uses the window indexing. Since we get pretty decent winter, I was concerned about problems with it, but in the long run it's been fine. I have had to run through the reset steps 2 or 3 times and once or twice they have been so frozen that it was difficult to open doors since they wouldn't index. Start the car with the remote starter, let them warm up, and it was fine. It's odd for them to just need a reset - I think I only had to do it once after service to my alternator/battery...

05-31-2009, 11:41 AM	#17
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Some things are just best old school. Up and down lol.. This is something that needs to be KISSafied.

05-31-2009, 01:02 PM	#20
sabrescamaro Drives: TB SS and temporarily 2LTRS VR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 486	Good thing I'm taking out my windows and putting in those nets so I can jump in.

06-01-2009, 03:32 PM	#23
MikeZ28 Drives: '04 GTO, '00 Z28, '95 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 225	I'd rather have a window that has a little wind noise than something that seems so prone to have problems (not just on Camaro, it's common problem area on BMW 135, Corvette, etc.) I agree with the "KISS" comment.

06-01-2009, 06:08 PM	#24
Shadowmind Drives: 2010 2SS - IOM, fully loaded Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 216	What would happen if your 9 year old slammed the door shut, when the windows was not indexing correctly? We talking broken window?

06-01-2009, 06:16 PM	#26
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Yeah, mine had this happen once after the recall had been done. The DIC said something like put the passenger window down then up. Did that and all was well. Have not had any issues since.