Simple Shut Window Feature Not Working on Driver's Side

[Obja]

Had the same problem, the dealer was able to fix it in a matter of minutes.

[Splat]

Originally Posted by BRZnut

The only people that post problems with this feature were those who had snow and ice on the windows this past winter. But seeing you're from Florida rules that out!

that was a very keen observation! Florida.. good catch

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Gimagination

Yeah me too, she's my baby!!! Thanks for replying and trying to help! I appreciate it :-)

While I installed my turbo kit, I disconnected/connected the battery several times.

One of the times, the window did not wanted to go down, it was weird. I disconnected/reconnected battery and it works.

Try disconnect, wait a few minutes and reconnect.

[LeeMaster]

I had a buddy of mine who drives a BMW which does the same thing as our car. He shattered his glass one day because he turned off his battery, opened his door to grab something and slammed the door. Probably not going to happen to this car, but just a food for thought for some of you who think that it's not a big deal.

Glad you got her fixed OP.

[Ethereal]

dealer said it was to relieve pressure since its a small cabin you wont have to slam the door to close, so i would hope its an option to turn off or on somehow?

in fact theres no need to debate it, its on scions website as a feature: "simple shut windows" "Improves ease of closing door by allowing air to be released from the vehicle interior"
http://www.scion.com/cars/FR-S/features/#

so silly if you cant choose to disable it though...

[blakeaus]

Hey Everyone,
Quick Test to do in this situation, turn your interior light to Door, Open the affected door and if it does not drop slightly check if your interior light is on..
You may have poor earthing contact in the door switch and resulting in the window not being told to lower slightly..
If you wiggle the switch slightly up and down it may receive contact and work. Just tighten the bolt and the fault should disappear.
Good Luck!

[Clembo]

Originally Posted by Ethereal

dealer said it was to relieve pressure since its a small cabin you wont have to slam the door to close, so i would hope its an option to turn off or on somehow?

in fact theres no need to debate it, its on scions website as a feature: "simple shut windows" "Improves ease of closing door by allowing air to be released from the vehicle interior"
http://www.scion.com/cars/FR-S/features/#

so silly if you cant choose to disable it though...

I think this is just manufacturer 'spin' on the subject. I think Strat is right, it's to allow the windows to seal properly and fit in under the external trim. I have the same set-up on my Mustang and with the battery off, I can't open the doors without damage to the seals or the glass. Scion likely feels that the truth might turn buyers off if they think window seals could be a problem. Sounds a whole lot better to say it just helps relieve cabin pressure - makes the car sound 'tight' and well-made.

If you want to see how they will work if disabled, just pull the negative battery cable. Open the door (if you can) and don't be surprised when the glass hangs up on the external plastic trim surround. And consider yourself lucky if you don't damage something in the process.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Clembo

I think this is just manufacturer 'spin' on the subject.

It's also the only Scion with this "feature".

50+ years of cars without the "feature" working fine and now this ONLY shows up on cars with frameless windows? It has nothing to do with reducing the pressure, it has everything to do with the glass fitting into the window seal.