Body - Driver Window Won't Go All The Way Down
01-008April 29, 2003
* Applies To:
* 2000-02 S2000 - ALL
* 2003 S2000 - From VIN JHMAP1...3T000001 thru JHMAP1.. .3T002606 *
Driver's Window Does Not Go Down All the Way
(Supersedes 01-008, dated March 19, 2002)
Updated information is shown with asterisks.
SYMPTOM
When the top is lowered or raised, or the driver tries to use the AUTO down function for the power window, the window goes down only 3 or 4 inches. The window goes down all the way if you push and hold the power window switch.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Contamination in the window motor causes a loss of electrical ground.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the window regulator assembly.
PARTS INFORMATION
* Left Window Regulator Assembly:
* P/N 72250-S2A-A03, H/C 7398753 *
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Operation Number: 826150
Flat Rate Time: 1.0 hour
Failed Part: P/N 72250-S2A-A01
H/C 6240436
Defect Code: 032
Contention Code: B01
Template ID: 01-005A
Skill Level: Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1. Raise the window fully, then remove the driver's door panel.
2. Remove the plastic inner liner by carefully cutting the adhesive with a razor blade.
3. Use masking tape to tape the window to the outside molding so the window will not drop when you remove it from the regulator.
4. Remove the window mounting bolts.
5. Unclip the harness from the door frame.
6. Disconnect the 3P harness connector for the window regulator assembly.
7. Use a felt-tip marker to mark the location of the regulator upper mounting nuts, then remove the nuts.
8. Remove the nuts from the two bottom adjusting bolts.
9. Loosen the three motor mounting bolts, and push the heads inside the door.
10. Move the bottom of the regulator toward the front of the door, and tilt the regulator backward. While tilting the top of the window inward, remove the regulator through the access hole toward the back of the door.
11. Measure the distances between the flanges on the bottom adjusting bolts and the regulator body on the old regulator. Adjust the bolts on the new regulator to the same distance.
12. Install the new regulator inside the door.
13. Torque the motor mounting bolts to 8 N.m (6 lb-ft).
14. Install the nuts on the two bottom adjusting bolts. Torque the nuts to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
15. Position the regulator at the marks you made in step 7, then torque the upper mounting nuts to 12 N.m (9 lb-ft).
16. Install the window mounting bolts. Torque them to 8 N.m (6 lb-ft).
17. Reconnect the 3P harness connector, and clip it to the door frame.
18. Remove the masking tape. Reconnect the door switches, then verify that the window goes up and down properly.
19. Reinstall the plastic inner liner and the door panel.
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