Hi everyone. I've seen only a handful of references to this here and on the 'net in general, and I'm wondering if anyone has any clear cause or resolution to the problem. tankfrank (member here) mentioned he had almost the exact same problem, and that it was some sort of ignition switch problem. Curious if that was the real issue or if it lingers. Anyway, my issue is slightly different.
Sometimes I'll hit the unlock button on my key fob (just a click, not holding it down) and when the car unlocks the windows will go down. When I'm done driving and the car is off, the windows automatically go back down when I open the door. Note that the windows go down only AFTER 1) the key is out of the ignition and 2) the door is open. For example, I can turn off the car and take the key out, but the windows will stay up until I open the door. Similarly, if I leave the key in the ignition and open the door, the windows will stay up. It's only when I remove the key that they suddenly drop down.
Once it happens, the only process I've found to allow me to keep the windows up is by 1) giving the car power so I can roll them up, and 2) clicking lock and then unlock, either on the key fob or the door panel. Then the windows will stay up.
Anyone have more info on this problem or any advice for dealing with the dealership? I've already brought it in and they "couldn't duplicate the problem", so nothing was done. I've taken a few videos of the problem (it happens about 30-40% of the time -- five times in a single weekend), so the next time I go in I'm going to hand them a DVD and say "There it is. Plain as day. Now fix it."
Anything else I can tell them that might help me bypass red tape or standard (slow) procedures?
Thanks much.
