Rob189 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Hi guys New to forum and also only recently became a Z owner (about time). Been using this forum a bunch to help solve all the small problems that I’ve encountered already. Without you guys i’d probably still be struggling my way through the first issue 😅 As the title states, I’m struggling with the auto up feature on my passenger window. I’ve tried the following: 1. Window switch reset procedure (by pressing that little black button and opening the window - from the guide on this forum) 2. checked the door closed switch (interior lights of the car switch off when I close the door - so it must be good?) This is what happens: I open the door, the window drops down a bit. I close the door, nothing. I open the door again, it drops down by the same amount. I can keep doing this until the window is fully open. Kinda funny, but gets tiring real quick. Note: window operates perfectly when using manual controls. Also, not sure if this helps in any way, but the passenger window seems to drop down about double the distance that what the driver window does when you open the door Can’t seem to find any other info on what I can try next. Any guidance would be appreciated cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Hi buddy have you tried replacing the window motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob189 Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 9 hours ago, ShortPaul said: Hi buddy have you tried replacing the window motor? Motor seems to operate perfectly when using the window controls (up and a down). It’s super smooth. The issue must be related to the controls (either a switch that I’m unaware of, or…) or possibly related to not do the window switch reset correctly (I don’t fully trust that little black button that you must hold in) Is there any particular reason for suggesting the motor replacement, or is it more of a “just to rule it out” suggestion? Reason for asking - I want to try all the free options first before spending any, hopefully unnecessary, money of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) Hi mate,yes its just a rule it out question Edited January 2 by ShortPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewal Posted Sunday at 15:40 Share Posted Sunday at 15:40 (edited) Are you sure it's supposed to auto up on the passenger side: mine doesn't. It's auto down both sides auto up drivers only. Ah forget that: just misunderstood op! Edited Sunday at 15:45 by Stewal Corrections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr v6 Posted Sunday at 16:34 Share Posted Sunday at 16:34 47 minutes ago, Stewal said: Are you sure it's supposed to auto up on the passenger side: mine doesn't. It's auto down both sides auto up drivers only. Ah forget that: just misunderstood op! Odd, as my drivers side is auto up & down as per the 'A' on the switch, but the passenger side is not auto up or down. I'm sure that's how they are. I did read on here a few years ago that getting a drivers door switch with both switches being 'A' auto, meaning both windows are auto, but that left the switch permanently live once the ignition is turned off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewal Posted Sunday at 18:13 Share Posted Sunday at 18:13 I wonder if the difference is roadster v coupe as the windows drop for the roof operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob189 Posted Sunday at 20:08 Author Share Posted Sunday at 20:08 3 hours ago, mr v6 said: Odd, as my drivers side is auto up & down as per the 'A' on the switch, but the passenger side is not auto up or down. I'm sure that's how they are. I did read on here a few years ago that getting a drivers door switch with both switches being 'A' auto, meaning both windows are auto, but that left the switch permanently live once the ignition is turned off. By “auto up/down” I’m not referring to the switch features where you pull the switch all the up/down to have to window fully open/close itself. I’m referring to the scenario where the window automatically opens a little bit when you open the door and then goes back up after you’ve closed the door. The issue is that this works on my drivers side door, but on the passenger side the window goes down but doesn’t go back up when the door is closed. Hope that clears up the confusion a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob189 Posted Sunday at 20:09 Author Share Posted Sunday at 20:09 1 hour ago, Stewal said: I wonder if the difference is roadster v coupe as the windows drop for the roof operation. I’d imagine that feature will be the same for all models as its purpose is to protect the window from damage when closing the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coz@TORQEN Posted Monday at 11:08 Share Posted Monday at 11:08 To reset them, just use the normal window buttons, start with the windows full closed. Hold the button down to open the window, keep it held until you hear a click (15 secs or so), then do the same going up - hold it up until you hear a click. Do the same on both sides and this should fix your issues. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob189 Posted Tuesday at 15:57 Author Share Posted Tuesday at 15:57 On 06/01/2025 at 13:08, Coz@TORQEN said: To reset them, just use the normal window buttons, start with the windows full closed. Hold the button down to open the window, keep it held until you hear a click (15 secs or so), then do the same going up - hold it up until you hear a click. Do the same on both sides and this should fix your issues. No luck I’m afraid. Thanks for the input though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted Tuesday at 16:32 Share Posted Tuesday at 16:32 Maybe BCM reset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heterofrogs1 Posted Tuesday at 16:42 Share Posted Tuesday at 16:42 Might be worth a deeper look in the FSM, I had a quick gander and there's some troubleshooting steps that may help point you in the right direction. Factory Service Manuals - NICOclub (page GW21 onward) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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