Haasman:

Do you have the "convienence package" that allows you to close the windows, etc from the door locks?

If so, could very well be the relay box, under the rear seat, I think.

This little "feature" is why I would never get a car so equiped -- if there is something wrong, the only repair is replacement of the entire box (yes, all the windows and the sunroof are relayed through the box) -- and is is EXPENSIVE.

I'd certainly check the switch, it's vastly cheaper than the relay box. If it always closes with the door key, then it's very likely to be a bad switch.

Get some lube from Rusty, too, he sells it in a nice 2 oz box for $5 or something like that, a lube cannot hurt.

Peter

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1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
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