Passenger door only goes 1/2 down and door doesn't open with window down

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by terramir, Dec 26, 2015.

  1. terramir

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    Anyone know what's going on and how to fix it.
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    #1 terramir, Dec 26, 2015
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    just a guess, but it sounds like the window has gone off the rail, and is jamming against the door lock mechanism. you'll have to pull off the interior panel for a look see.
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 26, 2015
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    Try rebooting several times with Power button. Then try window switch from both positions. Could just be a electronic anomaly bu Bisco is correct it sounds mechanical.
     
    #3 Andyprius1, Dec 26, 2015
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    Also I don't think it's a good idea to actuate window with door open, I also only actuate one window at a time.
    My personal hang up.
     
    #4 Andyprius1, Dec 26, 2015
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    I am not sure, I think it's the thing that is supposed to keep the doors open, another symptom the door doesn't stay open
     
    #5 terramir, Dec 26, 2015
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    I'm with bisco on this, just remove the interior trim and take a look.

    Has there been any work recently done on that door?

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    #6 ChapmanF, Dec 27, 2015
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    the door opening stop is pretty far forward, and unlikely to be a cause. they typically wear out on cars as old as yours.
     
    #7 bisco, Dec 27, 2015
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