Door-opening window operation
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From: Bucks County, PA
Door-opening window operation
Normally, when you just pull the door handle, the window retracts a few milimeters in order to clear the seal. When I operate either inside or outside handle of the driver's door, I can hear the motor operate momentarily, but the window does not move down enough. Once open, you can press the window down to where it normally would stop, and can also pull it back up. Otherwise, the window goes up and down without incident. I want to remove the door panel to see how this mechanism works. Anyone BTDT. There are no visible clips or screws on the panel - and I'm a little concerned about the airbag.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Anglo-Irish Mongrel in Delaware
Sounds like a bad regulator. Searching here for "window regulator" will get you a lor of information. There's a great DIY write-up for Boxsters, which are effectively the same, right here
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Took the panel off as described. Airbag looks ridiculous when exposed - like a large firecracker. The goop holding the insulation in place is incredibly resistant. In any event, I could not find anything obviously wrong or out of adjustment, and suspect that you are correct that the regulator needs to be replaced. I have an aftermarket warranty which should cover it.
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Stefan
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