Marc in TO

I spent hours looking for the fix for the 'Jam Protection function' malfunction and found it here: http://drivers.lexus.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM48B93U/pdf/sec_01-04.pdf Just follow the instructions and you have your fix. Here are the instructions: Jam protection function If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly. When the power window does not close normally If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the relevant door. l After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. l If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure. STEP 1 - Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed. STEP 2 - Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has opened completely. STEP 3 - Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed. If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus dealer.

Thanks Rob. I'll give it another try from the driver's seat and see if that works.

I have the same problem on a recently purchased 2005 ES330 that many have posted about. The rear windows go up , hit the rubber and reverse back down. Several people have suggested opening the door, putting the window down at the same time, slam the door shut. I have tried this on both rear doors, and either I am not slamming it hard enough or this particular fix does not work for my car (and I am slamming it pretty hard!). Does anyone know how to completely de-activate the sensor? Is there a fuse I can remove? Or can I physically remove the sensor in any way? Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have managed to get the windows up by using the window lock on the driver's panel, but it's a pain to do it repeatedly every time someone opens the rear window! Thanks!