Drivers door issues
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Drifting
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Drivers door issues
So i have been having some issues on and off with the drivers side door opening and closing.. Sometimes it would not open from the outside, i would have to sit there n play with it a few times to get it to open...I ended up cleaning the outside door switch and its been working perfectly...
I'm still having problems with the inside door switch though..its a hit or a miss when it will work..Today i took the vette out and noticed the window didn't want to fully close after shutting the door, and it would keep opening and closing by it self repeatedly.. eventually it stops..
A while back the door actually opened by it self once, while the car was off. Only seen that happen once though..
I've done some searches and couldn't find anything with similiar problems that i'm having..Does this sound like a door actuator issue??
Car is a 2006 targa,auto...not sure if that matters lol
I'm still having problems with the inside door switch though..its a hit or a miss when it will work..Today i took the vette out and noticed the window didn't want to fully close after shutting the door, and it would keep opening and closing by it self repeatedly.. eventually it stops..
A while back the door actually opened by it self once, while the car was off. Only seen that happen once though..
I've done some searches and couldn't find anything with similiar problems that i'm having..Does this sound like a door actuator issue??
Car is a 2006 targa,auto...not sure if that matters lol
Last edited by Badd LS6; Apr 8, 2013 at 02:07 PM.
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With the engine running and the window down, close the car door. Raise the window and hold the up switch an extra 3 seconds. Release. Without lowering the window, hold the up switch again for 3 seconds. Release. Done. Don't forget the other window. (This is in the owner's manual.)
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Here's the TSB on the issue of the window going up and down continuously. Looks to me like maybe the door pad switch is actually defective and not just dirty. It is the only source of the up/down continuously problem that I have ever heard of.
EI08034 — Power Window/Regulator Concerns, Inoperative, Intermittent, Indexing, Continuous Up and Down (Diagnose Door Handle Switch, Replace if Necessary)Models: 2007-2008 Cadillac XLR2007-2008 Chevrolet Corvette ________________________________________ ____________________________________This bulletin is being updated to end the need for diagnostic information and to provide field fix information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-64-001 (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).___________________________ _____________ ___________________________________Condi tionSome customers may bring their vehicles into the dealership for a concern relating to the operation of their power windows.CorrectionDiagnose the exterior door handle switch as a possible cause for this condition. If diagnosis confirms the condition is caused by the exterior door handle switch, replace both driver and passenger switches. Be sure to mark which switch comes from the driver and passenger doors. Parts will be requested back through the Warranty Parts Center return process.Parts Information Part Number Description10446243 Front Side Door Handle SwitchWarranty InformationFor vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor TimeN9588* Front Side Door Handle Switch — Replace (Both) 0.9 hr*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
EI08034 — Power Window/Regulator Concerns, Inoperative, Intermittent, Indexing, Continuous Up and Down (Diagnose Door Handle Switch, Replace if Necessary)Models: 2007-2008 Cadillac XLR2007-2008 Chevrolet Corvette ________________________________________ ____________________________________This bulletin is being updated to end the need for diagnostic information and to provide field fix information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-64-001 (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).___________________________ _____________ ___________________________________Condi tionSome customers may bring their vehicles into the dealership for a concern relating to the operation of their power windows.CorrectionDiagnose the exterior door handle switch as a possible cause for this condition. If diagnosis confirms the condition is caused by the exterior door handle switch, replace both driver and passenger switches. Be sure to mark which switch comes from the driver and passenger doors. Parts will be requested back through the Warranty Parts Center return process.Parts Information Part Number Description10446243 Front Side Door Handle SwitchWarranty InformationFor vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor TimeN9588* Front Side Door Handle Switch — Replace (Both) 0.9 hr*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
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Here's the TSB on the issue of the window going up and down continuously. Looks to me like maybe the door pad switch is actually defective and not just dirty. It is the only source of the up/down continuously problem that I have ever heard of.
EI08034 — Power Window/Regulator Concerns, Inoperative, Intermittent, Indexing, Continuous Up and Down (Diagnose Door Handle Switch, Replace if Necessary)Models: 2007-2008 Cadillac XLR2007-2008 Chevrolet Corvette ________________________________________ ____________________________________This bulletin is being updated to end the need for diagnostic information and to provide field fix information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-64-001 (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).___________________________ _____________ ___________________________________Condi tionSome customers may bring their vehicles into the dealership for a concern relating to the operation of their power windows.CorrectionDiagnose the exterior door handle switch as a possible cause for this condition. If diagnosis confirms the condition is caused by the exterior door handle switch, replace both driver and passenger switches. Be sure to mark which switch comes from the driver and passenger doors. Parts will be requested back through the Warranty Parts Center return process.Parts Information Part Number Description10446243 Front Side Door Handle SwitchWarranty InformationFor vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor TimeN9588* Front Side Door Handle Switch — Replace (Both) 0.9 hr*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
EI08034 — Power Window/Regulator Concerns, Inoperative, Intermittent, Indexing, Continuous Up and Down (Diagnose Door Handle Switch, Replace if Necessary)Models: 2007-2008 Cadillac XLR2007-2008 Chevrolet Corvette ________________________________________ ____________________________________This bulletin is being updated to end the need for diagnostic information and to provide field fix information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-08-64-001 (Section 08 — Body and Accessories).___________________________ _____________ ___________________________________Condi tionSome customers may bring their vehicles into the dealership for a concern relating to the operation of their power windows.CorrectionDiagnose the exterior door handle switch as a possible cause for this condition. If diagnosis confirms the condition is caused by the exterior door handle switch, replace both driver and passenger switches. Be sure to mark which switch comes from the driver and passenger doors. Parts will be requested back through the Warranty Parts Center return process.Parts Information Part Number Description10446243 Front Side Door Handle SwitchWarranty InformationFor vehicles repaired under warranty, use: Labor Operation Description Labor TimeN9588* Front Side Door Handle Switch — Replace (Both) 0.9 hr*This is a unique labor operation for bulletin use only. It will not be published in the Labor Time Guide.
are you referring to the outside switch or inside switch?? i cleaned the outside switch and it's working great now. The inside switch sometimes doesn't work at all..
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The TSB refers to the outside switch...the rubber pad one. I'm thinking that even though you cleaned it, it may actually be defective. It is capable of making the inside one appear not to work. It is a very inexpensive part...might be worth trying a new one for about $12 I think.
You could also try cleaning or replacing the inside switch...it pops out easily. Maybe pop it out and then spray a bit of contact cleaner into it.
You could also try cleaning or replacing the inside switch...it pops out easily. Maybe pop it out and then spray a bit of contact cleaner into it.
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The TSB refers to the outside switch...the rubber pad one. I'm thinking that even though you cleaned it, it may actually be defective. It is capable of making the inside one appear not to work. It is a very inexpensive part...might be worth trying a new one for about $12 I think.
You could also try cleaning or replacing the inside switch...it pops out easily. Maybe pop it out and then spray a bit of contact cleaner into it.
You could also try cleaning or replacing the inside switch...it pops out easily. Maybe pop it out and then spray a bit of contact cleaner into it.
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dude i paid 400 dollars at chevy to have new battery and 1 switch installed. had the exact same problem i tried cleaning the switch. buy two new switches 12 dollars each this will fix your problem i gaurantee it
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Drifting
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From: Hoffman Estates Illinois
and that is why dealerships dont touch my cars unless its warranty work lol..i ordered up the switches..they came in today but i didn't have time to pick them up...
were you having the same problems with both inside and outside switches???
were you having the same problems with both inside and outside switches???
Drifting
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not inside but outside yes only passenger, but replaced both. passenger window fluttering that last ich or so then i got it stuck 4 inches down, the switches,outside, fixed it. good luck let me know how you make out.