yellowzron

My battery died out and I jumped the car. When I started it up the driver window was giving me problems for the first time. Wouldn't go down then it did, then wouldn't go up then it did. Now it won't close that quarter inch when you close the door. It just won't go all the way up to where it is all the way up.

Any suggestions?

jon6.0

There is a window resetting procedure. I think you roll it all the way down, then all the way up&hold the switch for like 10secs. Then pull up again and hold another 10 secs. Try that real quick.

jon6.0

It's 3 seconds each time.

Courtesy of JimTN's post:

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.

yellowzron

Wow thanks guys. I am gonna go out an try that real quick when I get home. Battery died out but I was also changing the steering wheel spokes to carbon fiber so even though the battery died out I disconnected the neg cable so the air bad won't blow up in my face by accident.

You guys are the best. I hope it works.

One more question, what do the stars under our names mean. Some have blue some have gold some have 3 some have 4. What does that mean?

jon6.0

You're welcome. The stars are just how long and how many posts you have made. I think...

yellowzron

It worked,thanks guys. I was pissed off at first. Was like I got an 80k car and freaking window won't roll up. LOL

I just get frustrated easily when my baby ain't right.

dmuellenberg

For future reference, you could have gotten an immediate answer if you would have performed a search as this issue has been discussed numerous times. The solution is also in the manual.

yellowzron

Was not home, and on my i phone so I was just looking for an easy way and an easy solution to my problem. Was a little busy. I will take the advise and check it out next time. I never knew this was a problem and had no idea about the window problem. Was looking for a fast solution.

AzDave47

This info is in the Owner's Manual also.

yellowzron

Wow, I am kinda feeling beat up here for asking a question. Maybe I didn't know to search it or maybe I was just a little lazy. I hope it isn't wrong to ask a dumb question. Sometimes it us just easier to ask than to research. I was just being lazy sorry guys.

AzDave47

Most of us are willing to help without the BS responses, but also want to let you know of alternative ways to get the info without having some of us whack you for asking.

The forum is a fantastic resource.

ChevyCobb

If someone bought a car used, often times there is no owners manual.

AzDave47

They are available on line in PDF format from GM. I'm not even sure they need your VID to get it. More often I consult the PDF than I do the paper copy in the car.

bluedevil03ecs

Thread resurrection, what is the solution if the re-set procedure doesnt work? There are no irreglular noises or odd operation, just doesnt go up that last 1/4". I've tried every iteration of the re-set procedure with no solution. Possibly something with the BCM?

z06clif

don't let some internet warriors deter you. This is the only place some people can get the last word. Just ask away and ignore the negative comments. P2-19 in the manual by the way. And if your away from your manual you can google it.

Clif

tran03

Same thing happened to me when I disconnected the battery to install some A/V stuff. Washed the car and was like why is there water going in? Did the following:

1. ACC mode ON
2. Window UP on both windows on driver side control for 3 seconds, release after.
3. Repeat again for 3 seconds, done.

Back to new!

Elijah71

Old thread but very useful. I just had my car speakers changed out and just noticed the windows did not go up all the way. Rather than freak out I figured to check this site and sure enough here is the answer to the problem.

Thank you for the details.

NTKRWLR

Oldie, but a goody. Thanks for the thread as it helped my after my battery went dead. This Z06 owners sends an extra wave your way! See you on the road!

Grapejuice1998

Back for another visit.
my 2010 ZR1 has been intermittently not unlocking my door and also the window won't go up that 1/4", but it seems actually even lower than that. Last time it happened I changed keys and that fixed it, but it's back again today.
I did the window reset with the acc on, but that only helped the passenger side. The drivers side is still stuck and it still won't unlock. I have to pull the ripcord to get out.
Any words of encouragement for me? lol

Btw, search function is worthless. I had to Google search to find this link.

DealmakerC6

I had some very weird problems with my drivers window not indexing, the reset procedure did not work, had trouble with opening drivers door from outside and inside, and occasionally the window would lower on its own. I replaced the touch pad for $16.00 from the local dealer, it solved my problem. You can also just install the one from the passenger side and see if that fixes it. I would also follow the above instructions to reset if you have disconnected power.