Driver's Window Auto Down Function Does Not Work (01-013)

Publication date: 2003-04-15
Reference number: 01-013

DRIVER'S WINDOW AUTO DOWN FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 01-013, Date of Issue: April 15, 2003

HONDA:	2000-2003 Insight
CATEGORY:	Body
APPLIES TO:	2000-2002 Insight - All; 2003 Insight - From VIN JHMZE1...3T000001 thru JHMZE1...3T000576

Superceded Bulletin(s): 01-013, Date of Issue: July 23, 2002

NOTE: Supersedes 01-013, dated July 23, 2002.

SYMPTOM

When you use the AUTO function to lower the window, the window goes down only 3 or 4 inches. The window goes down all the way if you push the power window switch lightly and hold it.

PROBABLE CAUSE

Contamination in the window motor causes a loss of electrical ground.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the window regulator assembly.

PARTS INFORMATION

Left Window Regulator Assembly: P/N 72250-S3Y-A03, H/C 7409097

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation number: 826150

Flat rate time: 1.0 hour

Failed part: P/N 72250-S3Y-A01, H/C 6348494

Defect code: 032

Contention code: B01

Template ID: 01-013A

Skill level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty: Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Remove the driver's door panel. Refer to page 20-4 of the 2000-03 Insight Service Manual.
Remove the plastic inner liner by carefully cutting the adhesive with a razor blade.
Lower the window until you can access the mounting bolts. Use masking tape to tape the window to the outer molding.
Disconnect the window motor harness from the door harness. Unclip the window motor harness from the door frame.
Remove the window mounting bolts. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Bolts
Loosen the three window motor mounting bolts. Push the bolt heads inside the door.
Loosen the upper left window regulator mounting bolt, and remove the other three bolts.
Move the bottom of the regulator assembly toward the back of the door. Remove the regulator assembly through the access hole.
Install the new window regulator assembly in the reverse order of removal. Tighten the four window regulator mounting bolts and the three window motor mounting bolts to 8 N.m (6 lb-ft).
Reconnect the window motor harness to the floor harness. Clip the harness to the door frame.
Torque the window mounting bolts to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).
Reinstall the plastic inner liner.
Test the window operation.
Reinstall the interior door panel.