Body - Front Door Glass Reverses/Shudders/Noisy
06-031November 24, 2009
Applies To:
2004-08 TL - ALL
Front Door Glass Reverses or Makes Noise When Going Up (Supersedes 06-031, dated September 25, 2009, to revise the information marked by the black bars and asterisks)
*REVISION SUMMARY
Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, two flat rate operation numbers were changed.*
SYMPTOM
When going up or down, the front door glass stops and reverses, shudders, or makes noise.
PROBABLE CAUSE
There's excessive friction in the glass run channel caused by the door glass inner weatherstrip, or there's a problem in the door glass regulator.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Depending on the diagnosis, replace the door glass inner weatherstrip, the door glass run channel, or the door glass regulator.
PARTS INFORMATION
TOOL INFORMATION
KTC Trim Tool Set: T/N SQJATP2014
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part: P/N 72250-SEP-A01
Defect Code: 03001
Symptom Code: 04201
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.
DIAGNOSIS
Park the vehicle in a quiet location. Raise and lower both front door windows in the Auto Up and Auto Down modes several times to determine the cause of the noise.
^ If the door glass stops, then reverses direction in the Auto Up mode, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE A.
^ If the door glass is slow or shudders when going up, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE B.
^ If the door glass regulator is noisy or has a repeating sound, go to REPAIR PROCEDURE C.
REPAIR PROCEDURE A
1. Remove the front door panel:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords DOOR PANEL, and select Front Door Panel Removal/Installation from the list.
2. Move the front door glass up and down using the Auto Up/Auto Down feature.
^ If the door glass moves freely, go to step 3.
^ If the door glass still reverses direction or stops, go to step 4.
3. Replace the door glass inner weatherstrip and the door glass run channel, then go to step 6:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword WEATHERSTRIP, and select Doors Component Location Index - Front Door from the list.
4. Replace the door glass regulator and the glass run channel:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword REGULATOR, and select Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement from the list.
5. Check the door glass inner weatherstrip for proper length. The end of the weatherstrip should be even with the door panel. If the weatherstrip is too long, replace it.
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword WEATHERSTRIP, and select Doors Component Location Index - Front Door from the list.
6. Reset the power window control unit:
^ Refer to section 22 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords WINDOW CONTROL UNIT, and select Power Window Control Unit Reset from the list.
REPAIR PROCEDURE B
1. Remove the front door panel and the plastic cover:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords DOOR PANEL, and select Front Door Panel Removal/Installation from the list.
2. Replace the glass run channel, and check the door glass inner weatherstrip for proper length. If the weatherstrip is too long, replace it (refer to step 5 of REPAIR PROCEDURE A).
3. Reset the power window control unit:
^ Refer to section 22 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords WINDOW CONTROL UNIT, and select Power Window Control Unit Reset from the list.
4. Recheck for slow door glass operation or shudder. If the door glass is still slow or shudders, replace the door glass regulator:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword REGULATOR, and select Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement from the list.
5. Reset the power window control unit:
^ Refer to section 22 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords WINDOW CONTROL UNIT, and select Power Window Control Unit Reset from the list.
REPAIR PROCEDURE C
1. Remove the front door panel, the plastic cover, and the door glass regulator:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword REGULATOR, and select Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement from the list.
2. Replace the door glass run channel, and check the door glass inner weatherstrip for proper length. The end of the weatherstrip should be even with the door panel. If the weatherstrip is too long, replace it (refer to step 5 of REPAIR PROCEDURE A).
3. Install a new door glass regulator, and reassemble the remaining parts in the reverse order:
^ Refer to section 20 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keyword REGULATOR, and select Front Door Glass and Regulator Replacement from the list.
4. Reset the power window control unit:
^ Refer to section 22 of the appropriate service manual, or
^ Online, enter keywords WINDOW CONTROL UNIT, and select Power Window Control Unit Reset from the list.
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