Passenger Window wont drop to open door

[NeilH]

Hey Guys ... so small steps of progress on my new charge, and it has only been a week !!

Right - Passenger door window does not drop when the door opener is operated. I remember reading about someone else who had this, but just spent half hour searching the posts, but I guess I missed it .. The Window is fine via the window control, it just not dropping when the door is opened.

Related possibly (hey I'm new here remember ) - The thread at the bottom of each door that makes contact (?) with the black contact in the sill - does this have anything to do with it 'cos I think the one on the passenger side is broken !

Your help appreciated people ..

[Brummmie]

I had this, it was the window control box in the boot. Try unplugging it and replugging, MAKE A NOTE of which plug goes where, as they all interchange!

[NeilH]

OK - So tried unplugging the Window / door control box - not solved it. Nor has fitting a new sensor in the bottom of the door (But at least the interior lights now work properly !!

The door open instantly - no pause as if trying to lower the window - Is there a switch in the door somewhere telling the system that the window has lowered and so the door can open ?

Help appreciated

[FUBAR]

Have you removed the door card and cleaned up the 2pin connector inside? Common problem. Gets dirty/wet (that reminds me of an ex )

This may help http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=905...

[Tafford]

When mine started doing this (window not dropping but door opening OK)I found it was the connection to the magnetic switch in the bottom of the door. I removed the door card, and played about with the wires to the switch and one fell off - re-made the connection and it's working better than ever. You could also try swapping the switch from the drivers side and see what happens.

[greenm]

yep me the same as still pretty new to the beast took off both cards, cleaned all electrical connecters (they were going green and yucky) cleaned out the window screw mechanism and then silicone sprayed every moving part including the rubbers goes up and down like a mad thing now real smooth??

[NeilH]

Gee - Am I loving the first few weeks of ownership

Passenger door seems sorted now. I "think" a combination of the new magnetic sensor and then unplugging the control box for a good old reset did the trick. Now that that side seems perfect, I have realised that drivers door which I assumed was ok, is not quite

Aside from my clicking 3 or 4 times before the door opens (Work in progress via another threat) , when I press the button, the window ALWAYS drops a couple of inches - no matter where it is ? The passenger door only drops if it needs to - which I am guessing is correct

Looks like an afternoon with the door cards off for me and a clean up as suggested - but a definition of the "correct" functioning would be appreciated

Thanks

[FUBAR]

If the window is down by at leats a couple of inches, it shouldnt drop further when opening the door, as you guessed.

Just be thankful these are only minor problems in the grand scheme of things and all will be forgiven after a good drive

It would be boring if it all worked all the time...wouldnt it?

[NeilH]

Thanks FUBAR .. Fk my old boots - I have just checked our your garage and the running costs listed for you Cerb

Sure glad I did not read that before I parted with my money

[FUBAR]

Oh crap, I thought I had removed that. I stopped adding figures 2 years ago when the BiL casually mentioned he had been on PH and spotted my running total in front of Mrs Fubes one evening