Possessed window? Window actuator?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 09:56 AM
  #1  
JJH's Avatar
JJH
Thread Starter
Drifting
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 352
Possessed window? Window actuator?

I have a strong belief that my house is haunted and I've been scared to death of ghosts ever since I was a child and would wake up in the middle of the night and hear someone doing the dishes when everyone in my house was asleep.

Hoping that someone can calm my fear and help me troubleshoot why my window will not go up.

Reply
Old Oct 29, 2013 | 10:12 AM
  #2  
maharajamd's Avatar
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,382
Likes: 1,544
From: Columbus, OH
Mine does the same and I've never had it fixed.

It should function fine when not using the automatic up/down feature.

I was told it's the switch going bad.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 08:52 AM
  #3  
I hate cars's Avatar
Team Owner
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20,172
Likes: 1,818
From: Bakersfield
If it's just the auto up feature, you have to relearn it sometimes. I've had to do mine once, when the battery was disconnected for a long time. Some have lost it for no apparent reason. Try the relearn if you haven't already.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 08:57 AM
  #4  
nfnsquared's Avatar
Race Director
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 12,521
Likes: 1,824
From: MAGA country
Damn, that is one noisy window!! But yeah, plenty of posts about it. There might even be a TSB or something in the Service News about how to fix that, can't remember for sure.

Edit: Yup, TSB 10-014

Last edited by nfnsquared; Oct 31, 2013 at 08:59 AM.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 09:04 AM
  #5  
JJH's Avatar
JJH
Thread Starter
Drifting
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 352
Originally Posted by I hate cars
If it's just the auto up feature, you have to relearn it sometimes. I've had to do mine once, when the battery was disconnected for a long time. Some have lost it for no apparent reason. Try the relearn if you haven't already.
Originally Posted by nfnsquared
Damn, that is one noisy window!! But yeah, plenty of posts about it. There might even be a TSB or something in the Service News about how to fix that, can't remember for sure.

Edit: Yup, TSB 10-014

Cool, thank you. I didn't really know what to search in regard to this issue. Sucks now when it gets in the 30s and I can't get my window up! For my passenger anyways!
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 09:09 AM
  #6  
maharajamd's Avatar
Race Director
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 13,382
Likes: 1,544
From: Columbus, OH
Try the relearning process but if the issue is like mine it won't help.

If you figure this out please post your findings.
Reply
Old Oct 31, 2013 | 01:57 PM
  #7  
imakeholesinu's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 262
Likes: 30
From: St. Louis, MO
Had this on my 06 on the passenger side also but only when it was super cold.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 12:20 PM
  #8  
JJH's Avatar
JJH
Thread Starter
Drifting
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,094
Likes: 352
Turns out this only occurs when I use the automatic up function of the switch. Sounds like the recalibration process will fix it. Digging through the service manual now to figure out how to do this. Thanks everyone.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 12:35 PM
  #9  
I hate cars's Avatar
Team Owner
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 20,172
Likes: 1,818
From: Bakersfield
It's either the relearn which it probably is or a bad actuator. I think the load sensor (can't remember the actual name) still functions even when you're holding the button manually so if I'm right you can rule that out. If I'm wrong and it does not function when holding the button, it could be a possibility. There might just be too much of a load and it thinks something/someone is caught in the window. Maybe adjusting and lining the tract and motor mechanisms would be a cure for that. It sounds a little loose, is the window loose in its track?

I cant remember the relearn process but it's something like rolling it all the way up and all the way down several times. I think it was as simple as that. I think you have to hold the button for a second after it stops in the rolled up position. I'm sure someone around here remembers for sure.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 03:31 PM
  #10  
Elegant TYPE S's Avatar
Being an Acha Bacha in
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 3,222
Likes: 127
From: Long Island, NY
Try greasing the channels
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 05:11 PM
  #11  
nfnsquared's Avatar
Race Director
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 12,521
Likes: 1,824
From: MAGA country
Originally Posted by JJH
Turns out this only occurs when I use the automatic up function of the switch. Sounds like the recalibration process will fix it. Digging through the service manual now to figure out how to do this. Thanks everyone.
It's in the TSB
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
le^2
5G TLX (2015-2020)
32
Mar 17, 2026 05:06 AM
iRaw
ILX Photograph Gallery
30
Aug 5, 2016 04:41 PM
xsilverhawkx
2G TL Problems & Fixes
4
Oct 5, 2015 11:00 AM
DementiaPhuro
3G TL Problems & Fixes
1
Sep 29, 2015 05:31 PM
xsilverhawkx
2G TL Problems & Fixes
5
Sep 28, 2015 06:51 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:25 PM.