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Power windows roll themselves down
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:40 am
by DanJetta
About once every other month I'll go outside to find that my front windows have rolled themselves all the way down over night.
The last time it happened I replaced the master power window switch on the driver side which didn't seem to help because this morning my front windows had opened themselves again.
Thoughts or ideas?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 10:05 am
by skinny2
I know the OEM remotes have a feature that will lower the windows by holding the unlock button for 3 seconds. I'm not sure if that lowers ALL the windows or just the fronts. I have an aftermarket remote for my starter so I can't try it out. But i noticed the feature in the manual.
I've owned cars with this before and there's usually a few times you'll bump the button and the windows go down on you. I know I've had mine start up on me before after putting my keys in my pocket....
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 7:17 pm
by DanJetta
Ugh, I feel like an idiot. I think that's it.
The remote is so sensitive that when I bend over with my keys in my pocket the windows roll down. I can also set off my alarm in a parking garage from 2 floors away (tried it today).
If my satellite radio had half the reception that my key fob has, I'd be a happy camper.
Thank you!
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:14 pm
by smj999smj
Yeah, lots of complaints about the remotes and the auto-roll down feature! Worst is when you get to your Pathy after a rain storm and find the interior is soaked!
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:43 am
by BigEz
Thanks! I had no idea that feature existed. Just tried it with my remote and yep, hold it down for 3 sec and front windows go down halfway. Hold it again for 3 sec and front windows go all the way down. Not sure I'll use it, but nice to know it is there.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:00 am
by akley88
it also works by using the key in the door lock
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:05 am
by eieio
what year & models came with that feature?
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:17 am
by skinny2
I believe all models starting in 2008.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 8:20 am
by NVSteve
DanJetta wrote:Ugh, I feel like an idiot. I think that's it.
The remote is so sensitive that when I bend over with my keys in my pocket the windows roll down.
Once I arrive to the office every morning, the keys go on one of my cabinets. Once I get home, they go on a dresser. I haven't had any problems with them in my pockets if I'm walking around, but if I have to sit down, they come out of my shorts pocket.
STUPID feature. Seriously. And I never understood why they can't come out with a fob that has a hinged cover or something similar. I feel the same way with cell phones that have the external power buttons-if one is squashed in a pocket or bag, it can get turned on or off.
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:53 am
by skinny2
I was going to add.....stop bending over!!!
This pocket dilemma is one reason I don't like the keyless start that almost EVERYONE is using now. I hate sitting down with keys in my pocket and that includes when I'm driving. So when I get in a car with keyless start I have to find a place to put my keys. And remember them when I get out!