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Window DIED???
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 10:52 am
by ragingfish
Ok...so I put down my windows today when I got home from work to air out the car, let the interior "breathe." That was about 8 hours ago or so. Went to put them up. All but the passenger window went up. Wasn't sure what that was all about. tried the passenger window control (rather than the driver master control). Window doesn't budge. Just sits there. No sound of a motor or anything. Thinking my motor might have died? But I now have a window stuck in the down position, and it's supposed to rain tonight (AIIIIEEEEE!!!!!). Anyone else run into this problem before?
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:10 am
by msmyer
Dude, I've decided that you've had TOO MANY problems with your car! Good Luck though!
Re: Window DIED??? (msmyer)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:14 am
by ragingfish
Maybe...but it doesn't feel like it's been unusually bad. I still don't feel apathy towards the car company, which I always start feeling when a car, IMHO, has too many problems...
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:17 am
by msmyer
quote:Maybe...but it doesn't feel like it's been unusually bad. Agreed, how did you "wax problem" turn out?
Re: Window DIED??? (msmyer)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:19 am
by ragingfish
All better!The advice to use Mother's Back-To-Black worked like a charm! That stuff is AMAZING!Here's the before shot: And the after shot:
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:23 am
by msmyer
Great....about the window, let us know the outcome! That's different!
Re: Window DIED??? (msmyer)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:47 am
by ragingfish
Most definitely. I'm 99% sure the motor punked out...not sure how or why...but will let you know for sure as soon as I get the diagnosis!
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:50 am
by msmyer
I can't believe that it would do that this QUICKLY! How long have you had your car?
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:39 pm
by Vibe
Check the window override switch on the drivers door. If activated it will disable the driver and passenger control. Same thing happened to me and I must of bumped the window cut out switch... James
Re: Window DIED??? (Vibe)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 12:42 pm
by ragingfish
All of the windows work except the single front passenger one...But I did check that just in case. Not that either.
Re: Window DIED??? (silverawd26)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 1:15 pm
by ragingfish
Ugh...my parts guide show the motor for the passenger door as almost $300US!!! I hope it's either (A) not that, or (B) warrantied!
Re: Window DIED??? (silverawd26)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 9:56 pm
by Triton
Yes, it would be warrantied. 3 year 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Have them fix it.
Re: Window DIED??? (Triton GT)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 10:47 pm
by ragingfish
Because this window crapping out on me wasn't enough...IT'S RAINING!!!!
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 10:55 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
It realy sounds like the motor passed a way, or the relay.But for sure, it is under warranty.
Re: Window DIED??? (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2003 11:29 pm
by ragingfish
I doubt the relay went, because all other windows operate normally.
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 1:37 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
quote:I doubt the relay went, because all other windows operate normally.May be I'm wrong, but I think each motor has its own relay.
Re: Window DIED???
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:11 am
by ragingfish
The results are in!The problem was: WHO KNOWS???I swear to god, the tech went to look at it, and IT WORKED FOR HIM!!!I tried it several times last night, and again this morning, and it never worked...I don't know WHAT the heck happened, but now it works. It's up, they told me leave it up and have it checked more carefully at my next service visit...Figures. LOL!On another note, as I was leaving the service area, an Envy vibe pulled up right behind me...first actual sighting of one ever by me...Here's a pic of it in my side mirror:
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Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:11 am
by ragingfish
Here's the pic when I spun around to snap it whole:
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Re: Window DIED??? (msmyer)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:43 am
by joatmon
quote:Dude, I've decided that you've had TOO MANY problems with your car! Good Luck though!raging, is your radio still melting? (thread 3274)
Re: Window DIED??? (joatmon)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:45 am
by ragingfish
Yah, it wasn't melting, it is clearly discoloration...and there is still white noise...but repeated compalints to the dealer are responded to with "NPF: NO PROBLEM FOUND" or "UNABLE TO REPRODUCE CUSTOMER CONCERN"
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:55 am
by ragingfish
Here's a pic:
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Re: Window DIED??? (silverawd26)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:57 am
by ragingfish
Nope.
Re: Window DIED??? (silverawd26)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 5:59 am
by ragingfish
quote:Hmm.. No problems here.. That is pretty odd. Agreed. And irritating too.
Re: Window DIED??? (silverawd26)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 6:03 am
by ragingfish
Hehe...good idea!He got a new one???
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 6:46 am
by fire_502
You were at your dealer today and didn't mention the discolored plastic on the cupholders????
Re: Window DIED??? (fire_502)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 9:56 am
by ragingfish
quote:You were at your dealer today and didn't mention the discolored plastic on the cupholders????I didn't go to MY dealer. I went to the closest one to where I worked so I could fix the window...I will be hitting up my dealer later...
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 10:03 am
by fire_502
Ah, I see. Good idea.
Re: Window DIED??? (fire_502)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 11:39 am
by ragingfish
Plus anytime I mention these things to my dealer, they don't really deal with it...cosmetic things are kinda unimportant to them. I figured I'd ask Jeff Strausser his opinon at the meet. If he says it's defective, then I'll go to my dealer, and they can call him drect if they don't like what I have to say.
Re: Window DIED??? (silverawd26)
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2003 10:55 pm
by ragingfish
quote:Can not believe it worked for the guy, but did not work for you. Figures.. Don't even get me started on THAT...
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2003 1:48 pm
by ragingfish
Update.Took to dealer today. They ordered me a new motor, said from how I described, they are almost 100% positive that was the problem. Of course, not being able to duplicate the problem, they couldn't possibly know for sure. Anyway, will take 2-3 weeks to get the part!!!This part supply issue and wait for parts is absurd. *makes note to mention to Jeff at meet!*
Re: Window DIED??? (ragingfish)
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 9:52 am
by stkos79
the motor probably had a dead spotthe tech just rapped on the motor with a large hammerbecause he knew parts would not be in stocklast time a vibe had a broken regulator the car sat for 2 weeks untill gm (toyota) sent us one hope they figure it out,
Re: Window DIED??? (stkos79)
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:12 am
by fire_502
Just make sure they actually ordered the motor...I just figured out that my dealer has not even ordered the part that they said they ordered 2 weeks ago for me. I think I'm gonna work on my squeaky wheel skills.
Re: Window DIED??? (stkos79)
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2003 10:51 am
by ragingfish
quote:the motor probably had a dead spotthe tech just rapped on the motor with a large hammerbecause he knew parts would not be in stocklast time a vibe had a broken regulator the car sat for 2 weeks untill gm (toyota) sent us one hope they figure it out,Nope, I watched, he just opened the door, pushed the button, and it worked.But yeah, I know the dealer ordered it. They're good to me...