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Old May 10, 2026 | 12:35 PM
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2008 base coupe.
With the window up when I shut the door the window goes up and down just the amount of the index. It will do this repeatedly for about a minute and finally close as it should.
Any Ideas where to start to troubleshoot. The passenger window works as it should.

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Originally Posted by woodsdesign
2008 base coupe.
With the window up when I shut the door the window goes up and down just the amount of the index. It will do this repeatedly for about a minute and finally close as it should.
Any Ideas where to start to troubleshoot. The passenger window works as it should.
Have you tried re-initializing the window yet? If not, see DIY FAQ above.
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Have you tried re-initializing the window yet? If not, see DIY FAQ above.
If you are talking about window indexing? I have done that. Is re-initializing the same thing?
First the indexing went crazy then the window would only go up about 3/4 of the way, then it wouldn't go up at all and now, after disconnecting the battery it will go up only to the point of the index ( small gap ) But you can hear the index cycling.
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sure the cables are not breaking? Mine did that then got stuck at half window. It had two strans left

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Turned out to be the outside door opening pad. I switched sides and the problem followed. Got a new opening pad and the problem went away.
I had replaced the pad last year with an aftermarket unit. Obviously junk. Bought an OEM unit this time.
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