Electric Windows

[nicandlance]

Just picked up my 2006 TDi from the dealership, after checking it out first very very carefully....
On the way home, noticed that the passenger side window faulty (already! ) and won't go to the top. It gets about 10cm from the top, and then rolls down again. With some persistance, it finally goes up. Feeling a bit disheartened - wish I'd found this site and all the niggly faults associated with the beetle before I signed up for one!

[boblamb58]

I would guess that the window is binding in the frame as it nears closing. It sounds like you are describing the anti-pinch automatic rolldown feature.

[Fowvay]

That would be my guess too...

[nicandlance]

Is that a big deal to fix? (obviously it is under warranty, but just annoying - you spend that much on a car, you want it to work!)The dealer said it will take about an hour, hour and a half to fix (he's giving me a loan car so I can take my 2 year old to the shopping centre while I wait), but I hope it's not a reoccuring problem......

[dunno513]

Mine had this same problem.

Go out and buy a simple can of silicone spray. (with the little straw) then just give it a quick squirt up the window channels on each side.

It's poorly lubed at the factory, and is a tight fit being so new. You will also notice that the windows go up much quicker.

My passenger side still does it once in a while, but ever since the dealer sprayed the driver side, it's worked like a champ.

Don't go to VW for the silicone. Silicone spray is the same everywhere. Walmart will do just fine.

It happens because the pinch protector senses too much friction and sends the window back down.

[nicandlance]

Thanks for your help.... I'm wondering why the dealer would say it takes an hour to fix....? Oh well, their problem seeing it's under warranty still! I will keep that in mind though - thanks again!