Drivers window seating/unseating on its own, while in operation or not, this is draining the battery?

Tiny
BARRYD#11
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  • 2011 DODGE CHALLENGER
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 95,000 MILES
My car listed above is an R/T model. It has door windows that automatically come down 1/4" to unseal when opening the door and up 1/4" to seal after closing the door. Lately the driver's door window started doing this on its own, while I'm driving or even while it's parked and I and the key Fob are away from being sensed. It drains the battery in a short time, even after a full charge, which I then have to use the Fob contained key to just get in the driver's door only. I've read of several different window calibration tricks, as well as possible corrosion/loose connection and door latch sending unit issues causing this. I've tried a few calibration methods mentioned, to no avail and actually had to access the trunk through the rear seating area to open it. Luckily, my battery is still chargeable, but its life will be cut short if this issue continues. I'm not big on panel removal, but whatever it takes to address the problem, I'm all in. Thanks!
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 AT 1:24 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Can I ask how old the battery is about? Because it sounds like it might be ready for replacement. With the battery charged please use this guide to help load test it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

If the battery is okay, I would replace the driver side window motor and regulator, that can go bad and cause the problem you have described, this is why it will not be recalibrated. Here is how the job is done and to adjust the glass as needed. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2023 AT 12:56 PM

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