Self Closing Windows.
Self Closing Windows.
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gruffalo

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8,150 posts

255 months

Wednesday 13th October 2010
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My car seems to have a new and automated ventilation system.

It some time seems to think I must be getting cold and closes the windows, both at the same time as the locking system does.

It also coughed on me yesterday while sat at a set of traffic lights, now this car never misses a beat normally so I was wondering if the good and wise on this forum may have encountered this before?

My first thoughts are earthing but where do I look?

Ireland

3,517 posts

243 months

Wednesday 13th October 2010
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I had similar window issues caused by two separate things -

1 - a dry joint in the window control box

2 - dampness in the same box

gruffalo

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8,150 posts

255 months

Thursday 14th October 2010
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Will investigate, thanks.

ridds

8,372 posts

273 months

Thursday 14th October 2010
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I have the exact same issue. Also the outside door button isolator (black button near the ashtray) flashes like mad when the problem occurs.

Ireland

3,517 posts

243 months

Thursday 14th October 2010
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ridds said:
I have the exact same issue. Also the outside door button isolator (black button near the ashtray) flashes like mad when the problem occurs.
You've reminded me that also happened on mine (I think it was the dry-joint time)

Steve_T

6,356 posts

301 months

Thursday 14th October 2010
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Reed switch would be another candidate.

gruffalo

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8,150 posts

255 months

Thursday 14th October 2010
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Steve_T said:
Reed switch would be another candidate.
Would that be the door reed switch?

Steve_T

6,356 posts

301 months

Friday 15th October 2010
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Yep, have heard if these are not fitted right it can cause the windows to go up as you describe - presumably as the car hits a bump or whatever and the switch and mag plate move relative to one another. I've had it happen to me early in my car's life with me, but I don't recall the fix unfortunately.

gruffalo

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8,150 posts

255 months

Saturday 16th October 2010
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Steve_T said:
Yep, have heard if these are not fitted right it can cause the windows to go up as you describe - presumably as the car hits a bump or whatever and the switch and mag plate move relative to one another. I've had it happen to me early in my car's life with me, but I don't recall the fix unfortunately.
I am sure the chaps at STR8SIX will know, will give them a call to see if they have any suggestions as well.

ridds

8,372 posts

273 months

Saturday 16th October 2010
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More info, mine is speed related. Drove around town today and it was fine. As soon as I opened the taps a little and passed 50mph, up they went!

gruffalo

Original Poster:

8,150 posts

255 months

Saturday 16th October 2010
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ridds said:
More info, mine is speed related. Drove around town today and it was fine. As soon as I opened the taps a little and passed 50mph, up they went!
Mmmm sound familiar, will spend some time investiagating.