Side windows scraping against roof

Gadgetech · 11-25-2013, 01:13 PM

I know the windows are supposed to index down when you open the door to the car and then back up when you shut the door. It seems the index is actioned when the door is opened far enough for the interior light switch to depress. I'm sure many people who don't know about this just open the door right up, the window doesn't drop fast enough and the top of the window scrapes against the roof of the car. I've noticed that the paint in this area on my car is almost completely worn away. Seems to me the window should index when you pull the handle open, not when the interior light switch is activated.

I guess I'm going to ask the dealer about painting the area back over now that I have the car and am patient with the doors but it's still something I have to tell every person that opens the passenger side door.

Is there a way to get the window to index faster?

zguynate · 11-25-2013, 01:15 PM

I havent had any issues with mine. Take it to your dealer and see if they cant do something about that because its definitely not normal.

Mt Tam I am · 11-25-2013, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonbreath

I havent had any issues with mine. Take it to your dealer and see if they cant do something about that because its definitely not normal.

Gadgetech · 11-25-2013, 01:34 PM

Does your window index when you pull on the handle or after the door cracks open?

I just checked again and on the passenger side you have the pull the door, while the window is bending b/c it's held in place by the roof before it indexes down. I'm going to check with the dealer, at this point they owe me a paint job on the drivers side. It must've happened before I got the car b/c I always wait for it to index.

Elan · 11-25-2013, 09:19 PM

You must get in and out of your car at hypersonic speeds my friend. As soon as I pull the handle and pop the door open, the window is down. It goes down a good 5-10 seconds before I am sitting in my in my seat, ready to close the door.

XPNSD IT · 11-25-2013, 11:37 PM

Mine seem to be fine, right when I pull the handle and start to pull the door it's down. It's only going down maybe 1/2", haven't noticed any rubbing issue.

Gadgetech · 11-25-2013, 11:52 PM

IDK? Maybe I'm anticipating the window dropping too much...trying to be gingerly or something. I just went out and opened the door like I would a normal car and I guess it seems to drop quickly enough. Still miffed about the paint. Its kinda hidden but a new car should be completely new and free of defect. I'll say something to the dealership and see where I get. There was one time a week or so ago where when I opened the door, the window didn't drop. Maybe that's when the paint departed...

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Gadgetech · 11-25-2013, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

You must get in and out of your car at hypersonic speeds my friend. As soon as I pull the handle and pop the door open, the window is down. It goes down a good 5-10 seconds before I am sitting in my in my seat, ready to close the door.

I don't do much at hypersonic speed, but the imagery is funny.

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11-25-2013, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Side windows scraping against roof I know the windows are supposed to index down when you open the door to the car and then back up when you shut the door. It seems the index is actioned when the door is opened far enough for the interior light switch to depress. I'm sure many people who don't know about this just open the door right up, the window doesn't drop fast enough and the top of the window scrapes against the roof of the car. I've noticed that the paint in this area on my car is almost completely worn away. Seems to me the window should index when you pull the handle open, not when the interior light switch is activated. I guess I'm going to ask the dealer about painting the area back over now that I have the car and am patient with the doors but it's still something I have to tell every person that opens the passenger side door. Is there a way to get the window to index faster? __________________ Upstate Z Club

11-25-2013, 01:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
zguynate A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Strangeland Posts: 1,054 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 73	I havent had any issues with mine. Take it to your dealer and see if they cant do something about that because its definitely not normal. __________________ 2009 370z touring w/sports package

11-25-2013, 01:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Does your window index when you pull on the handle or after the door cracks open? I just checked again and on the passenger side you have the pull the door, while the window is bending b/c it's held in place by the roof before it indexes down. I'm going to check with the dealer, at this point they owe me a paint job on the drivers side. It must've happened before I got the car b/c I always wait for it to index. __________________ Upstate Z Club Last edited by Gadgetech; 11-25-2013 at 02:03 PM.

11-25-2013, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	You must get in and out of your car at hypersonic speeds my friend. As soon as I pull the handle and pop the door open, the window is down. It goes down a good 5-10 seconds before I am sitting in my in my seat, ready to close the door. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

11-25-2013, 11:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	IDK? Maybe I'm anticipating the window dropping too much...trying to be gingerly or something. I just went out and opened the door like I would a normal car and I guess it seems to drop quickly enough. Still miffed about the paint. Its kinda hidden but a new car should be completely new and free of defect. I'll say something to the dealership and see where I get. There was one time a week or so ago where when I opened the door, the window didn't drop. Maybe that's when the paint departed... Sent from my RM-877_nam_att_205 using Tapatalk __________________ Upstate Z Club

11-25-2013, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
XPNSD IT Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 298 Drives: 09 370z/16 Hyper STI Rep Power: 14	Mine seem to be fine, right when I pull the handle and start to pull the door it's down. It's only going down maybe 1/2", haven't noticed any rubbing issue.

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