Windows Opening the window makes the door move

sonicsteve · 27th July 2006, 12:17

Just wanted to check that this is a "design feature" and not a fault. When I use the auto Window full up or full down when the window reaches the top or bottom the door moves.

Is this normal???

WonkySights · 27th July 2006, 12:41

I've seen the same thing happen, the top of the door casing flexes.

pugsley633 · 27th July 2006, 13:02

I have seen this also on both doors, should i take it back to the stealers under warranty?

Mark996 · 27th July 2006, 13:45

Mine does it too.....not sure it's anything to be worried about, not at least until it devolps a squeek or something!

Pottsy · 27th July 2006, 16:17

This is quite normal on most cars - just a reminder that the whole thing is made of tin foil (but is quite strong when assembled in a certain shape).

Parky · 27th July 2006, 17:14

I have seen it as well. I can only assume that this is normal.

Ian

WoolyCiv · 27th July 2006, 22:59

Had this on my last couple of cars as well and agree with Pottsy, it just shows how weak the structure is in certain directions. Still I suppose this 'weakness' is all about crumple zones and safety.

generationgav · 28th July 2006, 00:03

Is it only the plastic which moves though or the outside too?

Bungle · 28th July 2006, 08:53

My last couple of cars did it too, including the past model and the current civic.

I have thought about it and have come up with a theory. I think it is intentional that the glass fits in so tight when closed (tight enough to deform the door slightly) to make the side window stronger, for security. Imagine 2 windows, one loose fitting with some play, and one rock solid, under a bit of tension. Try to break them. Which would be harder to break? The solid one would be.

I may be wrong, but it makes sense to me.

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sonicsteve Gadgeteer Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 27th April 2006 Location: Banbury Posts: 115 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Opening the window makes the door move Just wanted to check that this is a "design feature" and not a fault. When I use the auto Window full up or full down when the window reaches the top or bottom the door moves. Is this normal???

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27th July 2006, 12:41	#2 (permalink)
WonkySights Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've seen the same thing happen, the top of the door casing flexes.

27th July 2006, 13:02	#3 (permalink)
pugsley633 Valve Cap Join Date: 6th June 2006 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have seen this also on both doors, should i take it back to the stealers under warranty?

27th July 2006, 13:45	#4 (permalink)
Mark996 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 11th April 2006 Location: Nottingham, Notts. Posts: 447 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mine does it too.....not sure it's anything to be worried about, not at least until it devolps a squeek or something!

27th July 2006, 16:17	#5 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,772 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	This is quite normal on most cars - just a reminder that the whole thing is made of tin foil (but is quite strong when assembled in a certain shape).

27th July 2006, 17:14	#6 (permalink)
Parky Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 4th July 2006 Posts: 304 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have seen it as well. I can only assume that this is normal. Ian

27th July 2006, 22:59	#7 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Had this on my last couple of cars as well and agree with Pottsy, it just shows how weak the structure is in certain directions. Still I suppose this 'weakness' is all about crumple zones and safety.

28th July 2006, 00:03	#8 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 803 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is it only the plastic which moves though or the outside too?

28th July 2006, 08:53	#9 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My last couple of cars did it too, including the past model and the current civic. I have thought about it and have come up with a theory. I think it is intentional that the glass fits in so tight when closed (tight enough to deform the door slightly) to make the side window stronger, for security. Imagine 2 windows, one loose fitting with some play, and one rock solid, under a bit of tension. Try to break them. Which would be harder to break? The solid one would be. I may be wrong, but it makes sense to me.