Power Window jumped the track...

[Real]

Okay, so my kids were having "window races" in the back seat followed by the usual refrain from me that "you're gonna break something..." Well, sure enough there is a clunk and now the PS rear window won't power up or down. Things got really quiet really quickly in the back seat. Fortunately, the motor was still working, but something had clearly either broken or come apart.

I followed a thread by "newbie mechanic" on how to remove the front door panel. Thanks newbie! The process to remove the rear is very similar.

There is a lever with a nylon "wheel" on the end to push the window up, but nothing to attach it to the window to pull it down again. My first thought was all we needed was a little lubrication and she'd be all set. That didn't do the trick.

So, I took apart the DS rear door and realized that there was a "carrier" that is clamped to the bottom of the window that was missing on the PS. After a little looking I found it laying in the bottom of the door. I suspect that there was too much friction between the glass and the window frame and the motor just pulled the "carrier" off the bottom of the glass.

After cleaning the rubber up so that it would be nice and sticky and hold on the glass I pressed everything back in place. Some silicone on the tracks and I think we may have a new champion in the window races.

One catch...now when I use the "auto up" feature the window closes all the way and then begins opening again. I suspect it's the "anti-pinch" feature to prevent the window from squishing fingers. When I put the window up manually it will close all the way and not open again.

Does anyone know how to "re-program" the window so that it knows where the fully closed position is?

I'm about 90% of the way there and just need help with the last 10%.

Thanks!

 

[socalsuv]

From the FSM:

ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO RESET POWER WINDOW MOTOR (RESET SWITCH AND PULSE SWITCH)
If the jam protection is not functioned properly, perform the following procedure.
HINT:
It is necessary to reset the power window motor (in initial position for the limit switch) when separating the
window regulator from the power window motor or operating the window regulator with the door glass not
installed.
(a) Remove the power window motor.
HINT:
Place the matchmarks on the power window motor and window regulator gear.
(b) Connect the power window motor and power window switch to wire harness of the vehicle.
(c) Turn the ignition switch ON and operate the power window switch to idle the power window motor in
UP side direction for more than 6 rotations or less than 10 rotates (4 seconds or more).
(d) Assemble the power window motor and regulator.
HINT:​

Install the motor when the regulator arm is below the middle point.

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Align the matchmarks on the power window motor and window regulator gear when install the power

window motor.
(e) Assemble the power window regulator and door glass.
HINT:
Never rotate the motor to the down direction until the completion of the window glass installation.
(f) Connect power window switch to wire harness and turn the ignition switch ON.
(g) Repeat UP and DOWN operation several times manually.
(h) Check if AUTO UP " AUTO DOWN operates in automatic operation.
HINT:

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Take care that the jam protection function does not operate just after resetting.

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Reset the regulator again when performing the reverse operating after closing the window fully by

AUTO UP operation.​

(i) Check the power window function.

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[Real]

Thanks SoCal! I need to get an FSM. It looks like you cut and pasted the instructions. Do you have an electronic version of the FSM? If so, where did you get it?

You don't happen to have the procedure for removing the window motor, do you? Pictures would be a BIG help. I can see a large gear inside the door and there are a couple of bolts which I presume hold the motor assembly in place. If the FSM does not contain the procedure I'll get a mirror and try to see how everything is assembled.

 

[socalsuv]

I got my FSM from the toyota site: techinfo.toyota.com
You can get a one-day subscription for $10 and download whatever you want. Its a bit of a pain to navigate / download, but well worth it if you want your model year's specific manual.

In the meantime, this should get you what you need (looks like there should be 4 bolts).

 

[Real]

Thanks! I just found the FSM on pdftown.com for free. I hope it's not pirated...

It looks like it has about everything I could need. I'll post after I get this sorted out.

It would be nice if Toyota, or whomever manufactured the window motor/regulator, would provide a way to recalibrate the window without completely disassembling the door.

 

[socalsuv]

I believe that zip file you are referring to on PDFtown.com is password protected. You'll be able to download, but it will ask for a password when you try to extract the pdfs from the zip file.....at least it did when I tried it a while ago. If it works, post the info.....others may be interested.

 

[Real]

The password is listed on the site. It's pdftown.com and it works.

 

[socalsuv]

Cool. I guess I missed "passdftown.com" at the bottom of the screen. You should start a new thread and post page link / password information for the download. I'm sure there are some other people who would like to have a copy of the generic FSM electronically.

From doing a quick search on the 100s forum, I didn't find any updated download information for the FSM so this would be good to post.

 

[Real]

Good suggestion. I'll do that.

Well, I had my doubts as I reread the Japanese-to-English translated directions in the FSM, but the process worked on the first try. I am happy to report that my PS rear window now works exactly as it should!

I took a few pics and will post soon.