Closing and Opening Windows - MINI Cooper Forum

737flyer · #1 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 06:02 PM

Hi

On my Jun07 Cooper, both windows will open when you press and hold down the OPEN button on the remote, but it will not do the same with closing and shutting the windows.

Is this correct and have they changed it on newer cars, as i am getting a new Jun08 Cooper. When BMW gave me a 1-series for the day the windows both closed and opened with the remote!

Can anyone help?

Also does anybody know where i can get better looking side indicators?

Thanks

Rakey · #2 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 06:09 PM

MINI's have never closed from the key remote, this is a safety feature.

Our 08 R56 opens by holding the remote, but my 06 GP doesn't have this feature.

You can get for the R53 an auto windows down aftermarket install done by NewMINIStuff.com

JG02JSG · #3 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Agree with rakey on this one, have never been able to close the windows by the key but you can but the key in the door and turn thats closes the windows but thats only on the older models

Rakey · #4 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 06:12 PM

Oh and side indicators it all depends on what model/year you have, R56 or R53?

737flyer · #5 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 06:44 PM

its a R56

Thanks

Rakey · #6 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 06:53 PM

There are some nice carbon JCW ones you can get, try NewMINIStuff.com

Oh and I don't think you can get the auto up for the R56 I'm affraid

737flyer · #7 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 07:06 PM

hey

thanks for that.
It just seems really weird that you can close the windows on the bmw 1-series but mini ban it!!

Rakey · #8 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 07:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 737flyer (original)

hey

thanks for that.
It just seems really weird that you can close the windows on the bmw 1-series but mini ban it!!

Agree, its probably some safety requirement in one country they sell in, and the 1 series isn't probably sold in that country so doesn't need it

737flyer · #9 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 07:22 PM

do they realise this car can do 126mph!!!!!!!!!!!!

What more dangerous, 126mph or a window closing!!!!!!! Somebody obviously has far too much time on their hands

Thanks guys for the help, good driving!

CooperDee · #10 (**permalink**) May 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM

For total closure you must have trap sensors fitted, legal requirement in Europe. The 1-series (and probably all other BMWs) have one touch up and down and trap sensors on all windows, hence it's easy to have the ECU control the windows by the remote. Virtually all cars with one touch all round will do it.

The Mini has one touch down on the passenger side but not up as it does not have a trap sensor on the passenger window - despite what others may say this is a cost saving measure.

You can close all the windows on a Mini using the key in the drivers door and holding it in the lock position. However as it's technically under manual control of the driver and he/she can see what's going on so no trap sensor is required as letting the key go stops the window motors.

Feel free to debunk, I'm sure someone will have a conspiracy theory. It really comes down to a bit of penny pinching or cost/functionality optimisation as Mini might say.