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alexcroft · Aug 30th, 2002, 05:29 AM

Yesterday, was sitting in my Cooper, day dreaming of my S! Pondering over a MINI thought, I don't know why but I held up the central locking button and to my suprise the windows and roof opened!

I told my dealer this was a nice feature, he'd never heard of it!!!

Try it...you know you will!!!

Alex.

ste1234 · Aug 30th, 2002, 06:22 AM

Sounds like a coool feature... get in your car on a hot summer day and hit the toggle to get some fresh air into the car quickly...

)

Any way of quickly closing them ?

HarryHBMCC · Aug 30th, 2002, 08:11 AM

I hold my key in the unlock position and it opens my windows BEFORE I get in the car, which is even nicer

Harry

lightbody · Aug 30th, 2002, 08:29 AM

I'm sure this feature is in the manual... I've known about it since getting my car so it must be! I tend to devour car manuals though...

It is very useful.

Paul · Aug 30th, 2002, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lightbody
I tend to devour car manuals though...

What happens if you need to read them later and you've already eaten them?!

Seriously though, I'm going to my car now to get something, so I'll give it a go.

arabinow · Aug 30th, 2002, 08:38 AM

HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!!

Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!!

Adam

belfastcooper · Aug 30th, 2002, 08:40 AM

Been having probs with my sunroof switch recently - its bu££ered ! It will lift but not slide back. Its due to be fixed next week but i've been fed up i cant slide it back in the odd spell of sunshine. Now i can, thanks alexcroft. Think i read about this before buying and then completely forgot about it.
Course, its raining today!!!

Paul · Aug 30th, 2002, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by arabinow
HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!!

Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!!

Adam

Only if you have remote comfort opening enabled.

See FAQ on 'memory options'...

Although there's even more now it seems!

alexcroft · Aug 30th, 2002, 09:22 AM

Ahhhhhhh!!!

I will try that this afternoon!

nice one lads!

alex.

Paul · Aug 30th, 2002, 09:23 AM

Worked for me.

Silvercooper · Aug 30th, 2002, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arabinow
HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!!

Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!!

Adam

That had to be programmed by your dealer, I also requested it since it's much more useful than having the hatch opening.

monsta · Aug 30th, 2002, 01:44 PM

The window opening function on the central locking switch no longer works for me since I have my bc1 upgrade.

(Body Control Unit or something)

BruceK · Aug 30th, 2002, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
The window opening function on the central locking switch no longer works for me since I have my bc1 upgrade.

(Body Control Unit or something)

The dealer didn't maintain your memory settings? Sounds like they owe you the courtesy of correcting that at no charge.

majormike · Aug 30th, 2002, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arabinow
HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!!

Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!!

Adam

That has to be programmed by the dealer. I asked them to do that, but mine pops the boot hatch.

alexcroft · Aug 30th, 2002, 02:51 PM

My boot just opens, i want my windows to come down!!!

Will I have to pay for this?

Alex.

arabinow · Aug 30th, 2002, 03:46 PM

naaaaaaaa na naah nah nah naaaaah
my windows go down and yours dont

hehe
jk

get it programmed by your dealer. Before I took delivery I asked mine to do certain things during the pdi

Adam

zgokart · Aug 30th, 2002, 05:01 PM

[quote]Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue
[b]I hold my key in the unlock position and it opens my windows BEFORE I get in the car, which is even nicer

_______________
Was this feature programmed? if not, for how long do you have to depress the "unlock" button to activate the windows? Cheers.

HarryHBMCC · Aug 30th, 2002, 05:27 PM

The car did then when delivered. There is a short delay, perhaps half a second or so, before the windows start to go down.

Harry

Damo · Aug 31st, 2002, 07:10 AM

I wanted this on my car from the start as was informed it could be done. Asked my dealer who said they'd have a go if I brought it in then was told it couldn;t be done on my car

They certain cars couldn;t do it

I know its balls but what can I do

Basil · Sep 1st, 2002, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Damo
I wanted this on my car from the start as was informed it could be done. Asked my dealer who said they'd have a go if I brought it in then was told it couldn;t be done on my car They certain cars couldn;t do it

I know its balls but what can I do

Works the other way as well.......lock your car with the key and hold it for a second or two, and all your windows and sunroof will close.....it stops at any position when you release the key (small delay) and will continue when you turn the key again.........

Remote comfort closing cannot be done in Qld/Australia as according to BMW the windows & sunroof do not have an automatic reversing facility if they get obstructed.

Even my garage door has this facility.

Enjoy

PS. re-programming takes about 2 minutes.........dealers are ripping you blind if they charge you for changing the comfort options.

Aug 30th, 2002, 05:29 AM	#1
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 595 Offline	Central locking button... Yesterday, was sitting in my Cooper, day dreaming of my S! Pondering over a MINI thought, I don't know why but I held up the central locking button and to my suprise the windows and roof opened! I told my dealer this was a nice feature, he'd never heard of it!!! Try it...you know you will!!! Alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!! Last edited by alexcroft : Aug 30th, 2002 at 05:34 AM.

Aug 30th, 2002, 06:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
ste1234 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: nr.Wolverhampton Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Sounds like a coool feature... get in your car on a hot summer day and hit the toggle to get some fresh air into the car quickly... ) Any way of quickly closing them ? Steve R.

Aug 30th, 2002, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 09:22 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	I hold my key in the unlock position and it opens my windows BEFORE I get in the car, which is even nicer Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Aug 30th, 2002, 08:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
lightbody MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 888 Offline	I'm sure this feature is in the manual... I've known about it since getting my car so it must be! I tend to devour car manuals though... It is very useful. Rob Lightbody - http://www.roblightbody.com 2004 Red/Black Cooper replaced a 2001 BRG/White Cooper

Aug 30th, 2002, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by lightbody I tend to devour car manuals though... What happens if you need to read them later and you've already eaten them?! Seriously though, I'm going to my car now to get something, so I'll give it a go. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Aug 30th, 2002, 08:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
arabinow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 09:22 PM Posts: 217 Offline	HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!! Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!! Adam ***************** Cooper Launch Edition # 7/500 Chili red , white roof

Aug 30th, 2002, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
belfastcooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 96 Offline	Happy days Been having probs with my sunroof switch recently - its bu££ered ! It will lift but not slide back. Its due to be fixed next week but i've been fed up i cant slide it back in the odd spell of sunshine. Now i can, thanks alexcroft. Think i read about this before buying and then completely forgot about it. Course, its raining today!!! Hang on a minute lads, i ve got a great idea. - Michael Caine Last edited by belfastcooper : Aug 30th, 2002 at 12:02 PM.

Aug 30th, 2002, 08:45 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by arabinow HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!! Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!! Adam Only if you have remote comfort opening enabled. See FAQ on 'memory options'... Although there's even more now it seems! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Aug 30th, 2002, 09:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 595 Offline	I'm gonna try that soon... Ahhhhhhh!!! I will try that this afternoon! nice one lads! alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

Aug 30th, 2002, 09:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Worked for me. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Aug 30th, 2002, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Silvercooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 252 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by arabinow HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!! Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!! Adam That had to be programmed by your dealer, I also requested it since it's much more useful than having the hatch opening.

Aug 30th, 2002, 01:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 03:22 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	The window opening function on the central locking switch no longer works for me since I have my bc1 upgrade. (Body Control Unit or something) the MINI has gone...

Aug 30th, 2002, 01:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 08:22 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta The window opening function on the central locking switch no longer works for me since I have my bc1 upgrade. (Body Control Unit or something) The dealer didn't maintain your memory settings? Sounds like they owe you the courtesy of correcting that at no charge. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Aug 30th, 2002, 01:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
majormike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Villages, FL Local Time: 10:22 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by arabinow HOld down the remote open key for 5 seconds!!! Youll get a nice surprise all the windows will open too!! Adam That has to be programmed by the dealer. I asked them to do that, but mine pops the boot hatch. Proud owner: MCS LY/W, Premium, Sports, Black Panther Leather

Aug 30th, 2002, 02:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
alexcroft MINI2 Master (Oh Wow!) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North London Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 595 Offline	Holding down remote open button... My boot just opens, i want my windows to come down!!! Will I have to pay for this? Alex. Black and White Cooper here, soon to be an Electric Blue & White S, with the WORKS!!

Aug 30th, 2002, 03:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
arabinow MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Local Time: 09:22 PM Posts: 217 Offline	naaaaaaaa na naah nah nah naaaaah my windows go down and yours dont hehe jk get it programmed by your dealer. Before I took delivery I asked mine to do certain things during the pdi Adam ***************** Cooper Launch Edition # 7/500 Chili red , white roof

Aug 30th, 2002, 05:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
zgokart MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 564 Offline	[quote]Originally posted by HarryIndiBlue [b]I hold my key in the unlock position and it opens my windows BEFORE I get in the car, which is even nicer _______________ Was this feature programmed? if not, for how long do you have to depress the "unlock" button to activate the windows? Cheers.

Aug 30th, 2002, 05:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 09:22 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	The car did then when delivered. There is a short delay, perhaps half a second or so, before the windows start to go down. Harry MINI Cooper Cabrio: now the car with go cart handling really feels like an open go cart! "... the only man that can come home at 3 am in the morning without getting into trouble with his spouse is the owner of a British sports car!" -- Phil Bailey

Aug 31st, 2002, 07:10 AM	#19 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	I wanted this on my car from the start as was informed it could be done. Asked my dealer who said they'd have a go if I brought it in then was told it couldn;t be done on my car They certain cars couldn;t do it I know its balls but what can I do

Sep 1st, 2002, 08:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 12:22 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Damo I wanted this on my car from the start as was informed it could be done. Asked my dealer who said they'd have a go if I brought it in then was told it couldn;t be done on my car They certain cars couldn;t do it I know its balls but what can I do Works the other way as well.......lock your car with the key and hold it for a second or two, and all your windows and sunroof will close.....it stops at any position when you release the key (small delay) and will continue when you turn the key again......... Remote comfort closing cannot be done in Qld/Australia as according to BMW the windows & sunroof do not have an automatic reversing facility if they get obstructed. Even my garage door has this facility. Enjoy PS. re-programming takes about 2 minutes.........dealers are ripping you blind if they charge you for changing the comfort options.

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