car stalls when raising windows?? WTF??

[race4food]

I was driving on the interstate at a constant speed when I raised both windows at the same time.
I just happened to hit them again after they were already fully closed and when I did the car basically nosed over and lost power.

it will do this every time I hit both switches together. Are these cars that sensitive to power fluctuations??

 

[94tbird]

uhhhh.... no. something isnt right there

 

[stkjock]

uhhhh.... no. something isnt right there

besides it not being 2011 tech?





OP - I've notice (in near every car I have owned) if you hold down the power window switches when the windows are fully up or down that it drains some power away. I'd suggest checking your alternator if it has that much an effect in yours.

 

[irishpwr46]

definitely sounds like the alternator is dying. when you try and put power to the windows, it is taking it away from somewhere else. possibly the ECU

 

[ArtQ]

+2 on possible alternator problem, check the voltmeter when you do this and see if it drops off.

Also, have you tapped off any circuits for aftermarket devices recently?

 

[94tbird]

besides it not being 2011 tech?

hitting the new post button instead of going into the individual sections. sue me

 

[psfracer]

I had the exact same thing happen to me. When I would make sure both windows were closed, while on the freeway, the car would hiccup every time I hit both power windows. 1 week later I had to replace the alternator.

 

[MikeVistaBlue06]

Are you getting the cam sensor code P0340? If so, it is the alternator, and there is a new OEM part number for the alternator (search for this) that will fix this or you can go with the 200A unit (search for this).

http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4930&highlight=p0340

HTH

Mike

 

[ShadowLands]

It's possessed. Shoot it and wash it with holy water.


Seriously....alternator.

 

[BSell]

I'll be the contrary vote for checking the engine to chassis grounds. Pulling a bunch of amps by trying to shut two closed windows together could overwhelm a marginal ground between the engine and chassis.

This should be a cheap and easy check before laying out the cash for a new electricity maker.

 

[Chris06GT]

It's possessed. Shoot it and wash it with holy water.


Seriously....alternator.

That shit cracked me up....