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jennifersturm1

Seat Ibiza Power Window Issue

I'm having trouble with my 2000 Seat Ibiza diesel after a battery replacement. The power windows don't work, and I'm getting an error code about window regulator initialization. The car has 136670 km. I think the window motor is fine, but the window reset isn't working. Any ideas?

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marcice7

Sounds like a familiar problem. I had a similar issue with my old Renault Megane when the battery died. The power window wouldn't work, and there was an error code. Have you tried the window reset procedure? Sometimes, holding the power window switch in the 'up' position for a few seconds after the window is fully closed can do it.

jennifersturm1 (Author)

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried holding the switch as you described, but it didn't work. Is there anything else I could try before taking the door panel off?

marcice7

I tried that procedure multiple times without success. In my case, the window regulator needed reprogramming using a diagnostic tool. Unless you have one, you might be better off taking it to a workshop to avoid damaging anything when you remove the door panel. It's likely the window motor and regulator are fine but the system needs a reset.

jennifersturm1 (Author)

I went to the workshop. They confirmed the window regulator needed re-initialization. The bill was 290€, a bit much, but the power windows work now. Thanks for the help.

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