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Originally Posted by JFP in PA
You have a problem with one (or more) of the micro switches in the door.
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I have replaced the microswitch that is attached to the outer door pull with a new one from Pelican, but the window is still not working right. I have the Berkeley book for 996/997 Carreras, and have just reread the section on door windows. If there is another microswitch in there, I didn't see it mentioned.
As I understand how the window mechanism is supposed to work, when you open the door, the window is supposed to drop down 1/4" or so,
and stay there. Then when you shut the door, the window will clear the door seal, and then go up the last 1/4". My driver's side window does this only intermittently. At least half the time, the window will drop like it's supposed to, but then go back up when you release the door handle, either the inside or outside handle. This is the behavior of my passenger-side window.
Here are all of the symptoms and information I can think of:
- The window goes up and down via the console switch with no unusual noise or jerky motions. This suggests to me that the problem isn't with the regulator or window motor.
- When you pull on either the inside or outside door handle, the window drops its 1/4", but letting go of the handle causes it to rise back up again. As already stated, the problem seems to be that it doesn't stay down every time, causing the window to hang up on the door seal.
- The previous owner ran into a deer, causing extensive damage to the front of the car. As far as I know, that damage didn't extend to the doors.
- The spring that keeps the inside door handle taut broke, but I have replaced this spring. I believe I have installed it correctly, based on the witness marks left by the broken spring.
If anyone has any ideas, I would be very thankful.
I will also post this on the Pelican Tech Support page.