window problem after door replacement

dubStrom

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2003 A4 Jetta (sold), 2010 JSW (sold), 2013 Passat 6MT traded for 2014 JSW with 6MT-TOTALED in November 2016, 2003 ALH 5MT conversion (sold), wheezing 2015 GSW/DSG and a new 2021 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 p'up
My right rear door had to be replaced after a weird accident.

The collision repair shop is excellent, and it looks like new. But now the one touch down (or up) function does NOT work on JUST that window!

The window regulator, speaker, and all interior trim was swapped into the door shell, so there is NOTHING different about the electrical components (window switch, regulator motor). Even the connectors are the same. But no more "one-touch" function... you have to hold it (for THAT window!).

I had encoded All windows Down or up (including the sunroof) from the remote using VAG-COM, and that's gone too. I tried to re-encode it, but it did not work. The encoding choices were not changed, so maybe there is an underlying dependency setting that might need to be done or redone.

The clock and trip meter were not reset to 12am, and zero miles, so I do not think that the battery was disconnected for the welding (right rear quarter panel also replaced). As I said, excellent work. Looks like new.

Can anyone shed some light on this issue?? Why would the one touch go away? It seems related to loss of "all windows down" with remote capability.
 
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The Tortoise

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Have you tried the recalibration process where you keep the switch in the up position for 10 seconds after it's reached the top and then repeat it when the window gets to the bottom?
 

dubStrom

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2003 A4 Jetta (sold), 2010 JSW (sold), 2013 Passat 6MT traded for 2014 JSW with 6MT-TOTALED in November 2016, 2003 ALH 5MT conversion (sold), wheezing 2015 GSW/DSG and a new 2021 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 p'up
Have you tried the recalibration process where you keep the switch in the up position for 10 seconds after it's reached the top and then repeat it when the window gets to the bottom?
I have not. Any preparation, like engine running (or just ignition on). Anything else? Up first, then down required? What is this calibrating? Pinch protect calibration? This car may have been started with the door UN-connected while moving around the shop. Maybe this killed the connection/calibration?
 
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