Twice in my Model 3, the passenger window was down a bit when returning to the car. Has anyone else had this happen? I've had the car for several months and only had this happen twice (thankfully not when it was raining). Anyone else had this happen?
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Window Down, I didn't do it
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smicker
Roadster 1020
It was. Just because it hasn’t happened to you doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen.
bradl
Member
I've had my passenger window put itself down 100%. In the rain. My wife came home and said, "hey why is [name of car]'s window down." From the looks of the inside it hadn't been down for a very long time, but it was still plenty wet. Deeply concerning.
That was the second time it has done so. First time it wasn't raining. I have "calibrated" the window for whatever that's worth. V40.1.
That was the second time it has done so. First time it wasn't raining. I have "calibrated" the window for whatever that's worth. V40.1.
thecloud
As rhythm raced inside, the ship came alive
I've had this happen on the Model S. Opening the door normally causes the window to lower by a fraction of an inch so it's not touching the rubber seal around the top. After the door is closed, the window rolls up again by the same amount to the fully sealed position.
When the problem occurred, the second part of that equation was missing: the window didn't raise automatically when the door closed. So every time the door was opened, the window would get slightly lower. I remember being very surprised to see the window down by an inch or more, then realized I had opened and closed the passenger doors a couple of times before leaving the car.
There is a calibration procedure to follow, where you raise the window all the way up, then hold the button down and keep holding it for a few seconds after the window is fully down, then raise the window back up and keep holding the button up for a few seconds after it hits the top. That usually worked to restore the auto-lower-and-raise functionality.
In my case, the front passenger window developed another problem where it would only go halfway up and then reverse and go all the way down again. The service center ended up replacing the window regulator under warranty. Haven't had any problem with the window since.
When the problem occurred, the second part of that equation was missing: the window didn't raise automatically when the door closed. So every time the door was opened, the window would get slightly lower. I remember being very surprised to see the window down by an inch or more, then realized I had opened and closed the passenger doors a couple of times before leaving the car.
There is a calibration procedure to follow, where you raise the window all the way up, then hold the button down and keep holding it for a few seconds after the window is fully down, then raise the window back up and keep holding the button up for a few seconds after it hits the top. That usually worked to restore the auto-lower-and-raise functionality.
In my case, the front passenger window developed another problem where it would only go halfway up and then reverse and go all the way down again. The service center ended up replacing the window regulator under warranty. Haven't had any problem with the window since.
Yes, I had this happen twice. I figured the passenger windows wasn't properly adjusted and in the summer heat it triggered the emergency lower, so what I did was raise and lower it all the way many times to "break it in". I think the pressure sensor was a little out of adjustment. Anyway, the multiple openings and closings fixed the problem. Also, as others have noted, it's very easy to elbow the window controls when you press the open button on the drivers door. I have lowered my windows accidently this way. Fortunately, I've catch it both times.
thelastdeadmouse
Member
You hit the switches with the side of your hand when you opened the door or puled it closed. I do it a lot, so i frequently check to make sure the windows are all fully up.
astrowunder
Member
Once to me. Rear passenger side after charging in the garage- I had never had any passengers in the car up to then- can't have accidentally rolled it myself, plus it's cold here and i don't touch the windows right now.
That's exactly it. Happened to me once and I assumed it was a bug/malfunction. It's all about where you put your hand as you open the drivers door. Second time it happened I realized what I'd done.
Love the idea. Check window status from the app and close remotely.
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
super20g
Member
Happened twice to my rear windows this past week after getting it back from service. When down maybe 1/3 of the way once on each side. Was found like that in the rain... Hasn't happened in a few days now...
Eno Deb
Active Member
True. It's an automatic interior washing system: it waits for rain and then rolls the windows down.
Same thing has happened to me, at 1st I thought maybe accidentally pushing the window buttons, but had happened 4-6 times, so I did the calibration procedure. This am came back to my car (parked outside) and the passenger front window was completely down. Glad it wasn't snowing.
Think I'll be calling service center.
Think I'll be calling service center.
