Driver Side Window and Door Panel

TopJimmy5150 · 10-22-2009, 12:34 PM

Can any of you check this out on your GIII Prius?

I have long legs so my left knee is usually resting on the (interior) door panel when I'm driving. When I roll up the window all the way, the interior door panel seems to move inward when the window gets to where it is all the way up. It doesn't seem quite right. I haven't had a chance to check out the passenger side. Anyone else experience this? Do I have my first warranty issue???

Thanks,
-Jay

Bobsprius · 10-22-2009, 12:51 PM

In my Current Prius Gen III - V, and in 2 prior cars (not Prius) I have always noticed the little push when the window hit's the closed position. It's part of the mechanics of the design. The window closes closer to the door jamb thus you get the little push into the door panel/frame of the door. I only detect it as well, when something like my knee is resting close to the door.

I think your OKand there is no issue.

mgb4tim · 10-22-2009, 01:49 PM

Many cars have the same issue.

TopJimmy5150 · 10-22-2009, 02:22 PM

Good to know! Thanks!

chrisj428 · 10-22-2009, 03:36 PM

Mine does the same (as have other cars I've owned). It's not concerning to me.

10-22-2009, 12:34 PM	#1
TopJimmy5150 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 12 My Car: 2010 Prius On Order Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Driver Side Window and Door Panel Can any of you check this out on your GIII Prius? I have long legs so my left knee is usually resting on the (interior) door panel when I'm driving. When I roll up the window all the way, the interior door panel seems to move inward when the window gets to where it is all the way up. It doesn't seem quite right. I haven't had a chance to check out the passenger side. Anyone else experience this? Do I have my first warranty issue??? Thanks, -Jay

10-22-2009, 12:51 PM	#2
Bobsprius BobPrius Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo Posts: 437 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 9 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Driver Side Window and Door Panel In my Current Prius Gen III - V, and in 2 prior cars (not Prius) I have always noticed the little push when the window hit's the closed position. It's part of the mechanics of the design. The window closes closer to the door jamb thus you get the little push into the door panel/frame of the door. I only detect it as well, when something like my knee is resting close to the door. I think your OKand there is no issue.

10-22-2009, 01:49 PM	#3
mgb4tim Noob Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 403 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Navigation Thanks: 33 Thanked 25 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Driver Side Window and Door Panel Many cars have the same issue.

10-22-2009, 02:22 PM	#4
TopJimmy5150 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 12 My Car: 2010 Prius On Order Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Driver Side Window and Door Panel Good to know! Thanks!

10-22-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
chrisj428 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vernon Hills, IL Posts: 168 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Navigation Thanks: 7 Thanked 29 Times in 23 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Driver Side Window and Door Panel Mine does the same (as have other cars I've owned). It's not concerning to me.

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