Drivers side window pops back up when the door id open

[NVYELLO]

It is most likely the door latch due to a failed micro switch in the latch itself. The newest update from Porsche has a changed design for the switch contact that looks as if the problem should be slowed down or maybe even stopped. I just did mine last weekend for the same thing. I pulled the old one out and installed the new one in about 30 minutes. No special tools needed. A #2 Philips screw driver, 4mm allen, T30 torx driver, 8mm triple square and a 10mm socket on a 1/4" driver. An interior pry tool set wouldn't hurt either.

PM me if you need some help or a step by step walk through. It is not hard though if you have any mechanical abilities.

-Ed

[Wangta]

Originally Posted by NVYELLO

It is most likely the door latch due to a failed micro switch in the latch itself. The newest update from Porsche has a changed design for the switch contact that looks as if the problem should be slowed down or maybe even stopped. I just did mine last weekend for the same thing. I pulled the old one out and installed the new one in about 30 minutes. No special tools needed. A #2 Philips screw driver, 4mm allen, T30 torx driver, 8mm triple square and a 10mm socket on a 1/4" driver. An interior pry tool set wouldn't hurt either.

PM me if you need some help or a step by step walk through. It is not hard though if you have any mechanical abilities.

-Ed

Do you happen to have the part numbers for the new actuators Ed? And where did you order from? thank you!

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Wangta

Do you happen to have the part numbers for the new actuators Ed? And where did you order from? thank you!

Yes! both of my doors are like this and I'm getting tired of it. The rebuilt ones sound good as well...

Here's my workaround.

To exit the car:

1. Stop the car.
2. Roll the windows down a little bit
3. Shut it off and get out
4. Close the door
5. Insert key and turn to the locking position, and hold it there. Both windows will roll up
6. Remove the key. The car is now locked. If you want to disable the motion sensor when locking, turn the key twice before holding it.

When it is time to get back in the car:

1. Insert key and turn to unlocking position and hold it a few seconds. The windows will start to roll down.
2. Take key out and get in

Without this workaround, what a hassle...

[Wangta]

Originally Posted by steved0x

Yes! both of my doors are like this and I'm getting tired of it. The rebuilt ones sound good as well...

Here's my workaround.

To exit the car:

1. Stop the car.
2. Roll the windows down a little bit
3. Shut it off and get out
4. Close the door
5. Insert key and turn to the locking position, and hold it there. Both windows will roll up
6. Remove the key. The car is now locked. If you want to disable the motion sensor when locking, turn the key twice before holding it.

When it is time to get back in the car:

1. Insert key and turn to unlocking position and hold it a few seconds. The windows will start to roll down.
2. Take key out and get in

Without this workaround, what a hassle...

yes, a hassle for sure. Sounds like your car has the extra security system? What year is yours? I'm not sure if mine has it or not (2001 S)?

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by Wangta

yes, a hassle for sure. Sounds like your car has the extra security system? What year is yours? I'm not sure if mine has it or not (2001 S)?

I have a 2000 S, and I think they all came with it. If they didn't, I'm sure mine wouldn't, as I have very few options. I don't even have the little courtesy lights in the doors.

I am to where I always disable the motion sensor after an incident where I locked the car and left it somewhere, and a suction cup mount I had on the windshield fell off and triggered the motion sensor...

And I just read this interesting bit in the Bentley, under new features for 2002 Model year:

Originally Posted by Bentley manual

The vehicle alarm system received a functional enhancement. If
the doors are opened manually with the key but the ignition is not
switched on within 10 seconds, the alarm sounds. This change
eliminated the function of lowering the door windows by holding
the key in UNLOCK position.

So possibly my workaround only works up through 2001?