Body - Driver Window Auto-Down Function Inoperable

01-013

April 15, 2003

* Applies To:
* 2000-02 Insight - ALL
* 2003 Insight - From VIN JHMZE1...3T000001 thru JHMZE1...3T000576*

Driver's Window Auto Down Function Does Not Work
(Supersedes 01-013, dated July 23, 2002)

Updated information is shown by asterisks and black bars.

SYMPTOM

When you use the AUTO function to lower the window, the window goes down only 3 or 4 inches. The window goes down all the way if you push the power window switch lightly and hold it.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Contamination in the window motor causes a loss of electrical ground.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the window regulator assembly.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 826150

Flat Rate Time: 1.0 hour

Failed Part: P/N 72250-S3Y-A01
H/C 6348494

Defect Code: 032

Contention Code: B01

Template ID: 01-013A

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. Remove the driver's door panel. Refer to page 20-4 of the 2000-03 Insight Service Manual.

2. Remove the plastic inner liner by carefully cutting the adhesive with a razor blade.

3. Lower the window until you can access the mounting bolts. Use masking tape to tape the window to the outer molding.





4. Disconnect the window motor harness from the door harness. Unclip the window motor harness from the door frame.

5. Remove the window mounting bolts.

6. Loosen the three window motor mounting bolts. Push the bolt heads inside the door.

7. Loosen the upper left window regulator mounting bolt, and remove the other three bolts.

8. Move the bottom of the regulator assembly toward the back of the door. Remove the regulator assembly through the access hole.

9. Install the new window regulator assembly in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the four window regulator mounting bolts and the three window motor mounting bolts to 8 N.m (6 lb-ft).

10. Reconnect the window motor harness to the door harness. Clip the harness to the door frame.

11. Torque the window mounting bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).

12. Reinstall the plastic inner liner.

13. Test the window operation.

14. Reinstall the interior door panel.





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