Side Door Window Mechanical Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Cause | Correction |
|---|---|
| DEFINITION: A mechanical condition that requires a correction for proper operation of the side door window. Refer to Symptoms - Fixed and Moveable Windows prior to beginning this table. |
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| Intermittent Operation | Check proper glass alignment/attachment and door seal installation. |
| Check switch and switch bezel to see if sticking. | |
| Check wire harness for pinched/shorted wire. | |
| THIS STEP APPLIES TO ALL TWO PIN MOTOR CONNECTORS ONLY. Perform electrical diagnostics, by first applying 12 volt power supply to the regulator motor to verify motor function. | |
| Glass Binds | Check proper glass alignment/attachment. |
| Check for defective seal and/or proper seal installation. | |
| Check for debris in glass run channel. | |
| Check for glass run channel position. | |
| Regulator/Glass Rattles | Check for loose fasteners and retorque if required. |
| Check that the glass is in the channel and reinstall if not positioned correctly. | |
| Noisy Operation | Check for other components in the glass path such as wire harness, impact foam, lock rods, or cables. |
| Check for proper glass alignment/attachment and door seal installation. | |
| Windnoise | Check seals, mirror patch, and glass alignment. |
| False glass reversal, the glass goes down unexpectedly. | Check seals, reinitialize the glass and/or realign the glass. |
| Check for debris in the glass run channel. | |