Closing Windows

[Ham6506]

Recently got my Cooper and I seem to recall hearing that the windows would automatically close when I lock the car. Is this the case or was I just imagining it because it doesn't seem to do it on mine!!!!

[Bonjour]

If you hold the key in the lock position, the windows (and sunroof if you've got one) should close.

All the best.

[Ham6506]

oh, so it does work with the remote button then?

[Bonjour]

Nah. You can open the windows/sunroof with the remote, but in order to close them you need the key in the door.

[Wul]

No-can do i'm afraid!

the remote can open the windows when you press and hold the unlock button - comfort opening.

But the reverse is not possible ie with the lock button.

As Bonjour said - to close the windows with the key you physically have to turn the key in the drivers door handle!

I suppose it at least saves you from having to put the keys in the ignition and pushing the toggle switches up!

[Ham6506]

oh OK, so I can open the windows with the remote. Now picture this, to test the theory I've just done it from the second floor of our office and as you said, my windows have opened.

Coooool....

But now I have to go downstairs to close the damn things....

[Wul]

why not go for a spin seeing as your down there

[ashley adam]

The reason you can not close the windows and sunroof with the key is because, there is no window frames to put sensors on to tell windows when to stop if something is trapped when window is going up. Otherwise injuries would be common from kids or Adults getting there hands trapped etc in windows. (So I was told) anyway

[Bonjour]

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Originally posted by Ham6506
oh OK, so I can open the windows with the remote. Now picture this, to test the theory I've just done it from the second floor of our office and as you said, my windows have opened.

Coooool....

But now I have to go downstairs to close the damn things....

Haha. Thanks for bringing a smile to my face. Been feeling a bit dreery today but that cheered me up.

[HarryHBMCC]

I can close my windows with the key in the door held in the lock position (Feb 02 Canadian Launch Edition).

Harry

[JeffreyMCS]

I was surprised to find out that the sun roof closes with one touch of the switch. The windows don't do this because they lack sensors. I don't think the sun roof has sensors.

[Ham6506]

My windows close with one touch of the switch! Do we know whether they can programme the windows to close via the remote key fob.

This would be quite handy for me as I've had to go downstairs 4 times this afternoon to close the things.

I can't stop doing it!!!!

[Paul]

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Originally posted by Ham6506
Do we know whether they can programme the windows to close via the remote key fob.

Cant be done.

[BillK]

UK - Windows have auto-close from the switch
No. America - No auto-close

It is a safety/liability issue. The sunroof auto-closes to the vent possition, then it is a manual close from there to avoid the pinch-point.

[Benny No.1]

So let me get this right. If i hold down the unlock button on my key fob it should open my windows?!

But not for longer than 5 seconds or the boot will open!

Im confused.