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Power Window Initialize (Resetting the Window Indexing)
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 154
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From: Knoxville TN
I went out to move the car this rather cold morning (for north Texas). Door didn't want to open, as if it were frozen. I noticed the window wasn't coming down slightly as it normally would when I pushed the door button (same for the passenger window). I got the door open, and both windows worked normally with buttons. They would also now go DOWN when I pushed the door button, but would not go back up when I closed the door.
Indexing, as described in this post, fixed the problem.
Thanks guys!
Bob Cosby
Indexing, as described in this post, fixed the problem.
Thanks guys!
Bob Cosby
8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 14
From: omaha nebraska
do you need to hit acc or have the engine running or does just getting in supply power to the windows? I know power stays on when you turn off the engine after driving until you open a door. Thx (noob question)
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82,175
Likes: 1,319
From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
If you're resetting the window indexing, you need to have the door shut, the engine running, and the window all the way down to start the process.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 30
Likes: 0
Tks a lot Jim,
I love this forum...
when you think its all messed up in your car, the forum saves us!!!
I bet a ferrari, lambo, porsche owner would take it direct to dealer!!!LOL
I love this forum...
when you think its all messed up in your car, the forum saves us!!!
I bet a ferrari, lambo, porsche owner would take it direct to dealer!!!LOL
After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
Cruising
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Not sure if indexing is my problem. I installed new driver window regulator. window only goes up about 4 inches and stops. Since I have not been able to adust the window, I am hesitant to close door and try to raise window with indexing procedure. Thoughts?
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Race Director
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 11,338
Likes: 2,437
From: Eastern
Good Luck
Cruising
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Sorry for the two posts. I had noticed that you had answered early morning in the other post and I was anxious to get this solved. So you cannot test the regulator until you fully assemble the door panel. But closing the door did it. And I had remounted the window in the old marks and it is closing great with no further adjustments. Thanks.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,457
Likes: 297
From: corpus christi Texas
After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82,175
Likes: 1,319
From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,457
Likes: 297
From: corpus christi Texas
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82,175
Likes: 1,319
From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82,175
Likes: 1,319
From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
It's hard to find in the owner's manual if you don't know what it's called.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Elon VA
Reindexing window C6
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 71
Likes: 8
From: Mississippi
After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
window index-up feature will not function until the system
is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:
1. Close the door.
2. Raise the window by pulling up the switch.
3. Hold the up switch for three seconds after the
window is closed. Release the switch.
4. Hold the up switch again for three seconds and
release.
Remember to do both windows.
This is called resetting of the window indexing or power window initialize and is in the owner's manual. See page 2-17 of the 2005 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2006 owner’s manual, page 87 of the 2007 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2008 owner’s manual, page 2-18 of the 2009 owner's manual, page 3-18 of the 2010 owner's manual, page 2-18 of the 2011 owner's manual, or page 2-19 of the 2012 owner's manual.
Had to get a new battery today and was on the run. Googled: "2006 corvette battery window" and this thread was at the top.
Thank you so very much as this was a really quick fix without having to do a lot of digging!!!
Thread Starter
Team Owner
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 82,175
Likes: 1,319
From: McKinney TX
St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24
After reading posts from several forum members who had a problem with this, it made good sense to post it.
And you're welcome.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 270
Likes: 5
From: East Brunswick New Jersey
Battery died and I used a trickle charger to see if I can get this one to work! It worked awesome! But now, window won’t index. I’ve tried it abou 50 times and it never worked.
Currently, my window sits 1/4 inch from the top. I just want it closed. Is it possible to close it manually until I can get the window fixed?
Window goes all the way down and 99% up. So I’d say everything seems to be fine other than the window indexing.
Currently, my window sits 1/4 inch from the top. I just want it closed. Is it possible to close it manually until I can get the window fixed?
Window goes all the way down and 99% up. So I’d say everything seems to be fine other than the window indexing.