Window Regulator Question

[mrdavidwho]

I drive a 2002 Camry XLE. A month or so ago, my window had some problems so i took off the panel and checked what was going on. I found out that the window regulator bracket bent and snapped so i bought a replacement. When i put everything back in, the window went up smoothly, but when i hit the auto button up, the window would hit the top, then come back down a few inches.

i've been told that the motor had to be reset for the new regulator. How do i do this? or if this isn't the right way to fix this problem, how do i fix it?

thanks!

[njerald]

Originally Posted by mrdavidwho

I drive a 2002 Camry XLE. A month or so ago, my window had some problems so i took off the panel and checked what was going on. I found out that the window regulator bracket bent and snapped so i bought a replacement. When i put everything back in, the window went up smoothly, but when i hit the auto button up, the window would hit the top, then come back down a few inches.

i've been told that the motor had to be reset for the new regulator. How do i do this? or if this isn't the right way to fix this problem, how do i fix it?

thanks!

Amazing all the people tearing their cars apart w/o a Service Manual and then always hollering HELP.

You have to Initialize the window on an '07, dodn't know if it the same for yours.............

From my '07 manual...


INITIALIZATION
1. INITIALIZE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR
FRONT LH (WITH JAM PROTECTION)
NOTICE:
• If the power window motor or power window
regulator assembly is replaced, initialization is
required (initialization is not necessary when the
negative battery terminal is disconnected and
reconnected).
• No other electrical systems should be operated
during initialization. Initialization will be
interrupted if a voltage drop occurs in the power
being supplied to the power window motor.
• Replacing the door glass or door glass run may
cause a difference to exist between the current
door glass position and the position memorized
in the ECU. In this case, the jam protection
function may work improperly. Return the system
to the pre-initialized condition and reinitialize the
system.
HINT:
• The AUTO UP function will not work unless
initialization is completed.
• The indicator on the power window master switch will
blink when the ignition switch is ON, until initialization
has been completed. The indicator will remain on
after initialization is successfully completed.
(a) Connect the negative battery terminal.
(b) Turn the ignition switch on (IG). The indicator on the
power window master switch will blink.
(c) Fully close the door glass by operating the power
window master switch. After the door glass stops,
hold the power window master switch in the AUTO
UP position for 1 second or more.
(d) Check that the indicator on the power window
master switch remains on.
HINT:
If the indicator does not remain on, this means that
initialization has not been completed successfully. In
this case, lower the door glass at least 50 mm (1.96
in.) and hold the power window master switch in the
AUTO UP position for 1 second after the window
closes fully.
2. TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO THE PRE-INITIALIZES
CONDITION
Disconnect the power window regulator motor connector
during power window operation. This will return the
motor to the pre-initialized condition.

[new echo owner]

You will need to re-time the motor to the regulator.

Remove the motor from the regulator. Connect the motor to the vehicle without the regulator. Push the down button until the motor stops. Index the gear to the housing and then run the motor up at least six full turns of the gear. Bolt the motor back onto the regulator with the regulator set at half way of its travel. Reassembly everything and retest the operation.

N.E.O.

[mrdavidwho]

i've tried to initialize it but the window motor just reheats if i hold it longer than 1 second. any advice?

N.E.O, i've tried that too and it didn't work, any other advice?

[new echo owner]

Originally Posted by mrdavidwho

i've tried to initialize it but the window motor just reheats if i hold it longer than 1 second. any advice?

N.E.O, i've tried that too and it didn't work, any other advice?

Can you describe the steps you had took to time the motor?

N.E.O.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by mrdavidwho

i've tried to initialize it but the window motor just reheats if i hold it longer than 1 second. any advice?

N.E.O, i've tried that too and it didn't work, any other advice?

Yes, follow the procedure in the GEN5 Service Manual........

[new echo owner]

Can you tell how you did it though? Just like to double check what could have went wrong if you had follow the procedure, if you don't mind.

N.E.O.

[mrdavidwho]

i followed every step in the manual and it didn't do anything. when i turn on the (IG) on, the master light on the window motor doesn't blink.

N.E.O.,
1. i separated the motor from the regulator
2. i connected the motor to the vehicle without the regulator
3. i clicked the auto down button and let it run until it stopped.
4. i then connected it back to the regulator and placed it back onto the door.
(maybe this is where i forgot a step? i was confused with the instructions of indexing the gear to the housing)

thanks

[LXS-mode]

Originally Posted by njerald

Amazing all the people tearing their cars apart w/o a Service Manual and then always hollering HELP.

[new echo owner]

Originally Posted by mrdavidwho

i followed every step in the manual and it didn't do anything. when i turn on the (IG) on, the master light on the window motor doesn't blink.

N.E.O.,
1. i separated the motor from the regulator
2. i connected the motor to the vehicle without the regulator
3. i clicked the auto down button and let it run until it stopped.
4. i then connected it back to the regulator and placed it back onto the door.
(maybe this is where i forgot a step? i was confused with the instructions of indexing the gear to the housing)

thanks

There should be another step after step 3,

1. separated the motor from the regulator
2. connected the motor to the vehicle without the regulator
3. clicked the auto down button and let it run until it stopped.
4. use paint or marker, mark the gear and the motor housing; then run the motor up more than six full turns of the gear.
5. re-install the motor onto the regulator with the regulator at mid-travel (set it up just like the window is half way down).
6. re-install motor/regulator onto vehicle.

N.E.O.