Windows: Testing and Inspection

Window Regulator Basic Setting

NOTE:
- Window regulator motor must operate with greatest possible operating force for window regulator basic setting. Therefore, it is necessary to leave the engine running.
- The window regulator basic setting is performed with door open but latch closed.

Procedure for window regulator basic setting:
- Start engine.
- Open door and close latch in door lock.
- Lower door window completely.
- Close door window and block with hand. Door window lowers (reverses).
- Close door window again within 5 seconds and block with hand again. The door window stops.
- Close door window again within 5 seconds. Door window runs without pinch protection up to mechanical window regulator stop.
- Within 5 seconds, hold window regulator switch for 5 seconds. Now window regulator motor is adjusted to window regulator.
- Open latch in door lock, door window lowers in short lift.
- Close door, door window closes.

The following 4 door window to roof pillar seal positions are possible:

- The door window runs into seal between markings. Door window adjustment is correct.
- Door window does not run up to upper marking. Door window must be corrected in height adjustment toward top
- Door window runs further into seal as far as lower marking. Door window must be corrected in height adjustment toward bottom
- Door window runs into seal and lowers again. Door window must be corrected in height adjustment toward bottom. Perform basic setting again after successful correction.