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Ham6506 · May 29th, 2003, 08:34 PM

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 · May 29th, 2003, 08:36 PM

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

All the best.

Ham6506 · May 29th, 2003, 08:38 PM

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

Bonjour · May 29th, 2003, 08:51 PM

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

Wul · May 29th, 2003, 08:51 PM

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 · May 29th, 2003, 09:35 PM

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 · May 29th, 2003, 09:45 PM

why not go for a spin seeing as your down there

ashley adam · May 29th, 2003, 10:04 PM

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 · May 29th, 2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

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 · May 29th, 2003, 10:37 PM

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

Harry

JeffreyMCS · May 30th, 2003, 12:20 AM

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 · May 30th, 2003, 12:24 AM

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 · May 30th, 2003, 12:50 AM

Quote:

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

Cant be done.

BillK · May 30th, 2003, 01:44 AM

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 · May 30th, 2003, 02:12 AM

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.

GTmini · May 30th, 2003, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 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.

they're mutually exclusive options...you either have the comfort opening (windows & moonroof) or can pop the boot open. Not both. Sounds as if yours is programmed to do the latter.

SugarBelly · May 30th, 2003, 05:35 AM

Ahh...now I'm confused too.

I can press once & open the Driver's door.
Twice to open Both doors & boot simultaneously.
The 3rd is a hold-it-down-consistently press, which opens windows & the pana-sun.
?right?

Quote:

I've just done it from the second floor of our office and as you said, my windows have opened.

LOL.

[I did the same, from the lunchroom the other day.]

MiniMan7 · May 30th, 2003, 05:38 AM

The windows aren't one-touch up for the simple fact that there is no frame for the windows, and if someones hand was in the way it would simply just chop it off.

Although Europe offers one-touch up for the drivers side only because they figure the driver will realize not to put their hand in the window or something.

ipartridge · May 30th, 2003, 06:57 AM

my 03 cooper (uk) has one touch down on both windows, one touch up on drivers side only, hold the remote unlock and both windows open, lock with key and keep it turned and both windows will shut. IMO if you can have the passenger window shut when you turn the key in the lock, then it would be even safer to have a one touch shut operated from the drivers seat, closer and 'more in control'

Ham6506 · May 30th, 2003, 04:04 PM

Apparently all BMW's have the opening window feature....

May 29th, 2003, 08:34 PM	#1
Ham6506 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Closing Windows 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!!!!

May 29th, 2003, 08:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auld Reekie! Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 716 Offline	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! Dingdangdoo!

May 29th, 2003, 09:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Auld Reekie! Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 716 Offline	why not go for a spin seeing as your down there Dingdangdoo!

May 29th, 2003, 10:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
HarryHBMCC MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Can Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 2,655 Offline	I can close my windows with the key in the door held in the lock position (Feb 02 Canadian Launch Edition). 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

May 30th, 2003, 12:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
JeffreyMCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kansas City Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 66 Offline	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. MCS EB/B with Stripes, Sunroof, 16" wheels, Lapis Blue leather, Anthracite trim, Hk stereo. His name is "Bruiser".

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May 29th, 2003, 08:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	If you hold the key in the lock position, the windows (and sunroof if you've got one) should close. All the best.

May 29th, 2003, 08:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ham6506 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 30 Offline	oh, so it does work with the remote button then?

May 29th, 2003, 08:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Nah. You can open the windows/sunroof with the remote, but in order to close them you need the key in the door.

May 29th, 2003, 09:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ham6506 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 30 Offline	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....

May 29th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
ashley adam MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 289 Offline	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

May 29th, 2003, 10:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Quote: 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.

May 30th, 2003, 12:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ham6506 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 30 Offline	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!!!!

May 30th, 2003, 12:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Ham6506 Do we know whether they can programme the windows to close via the remote key fob. Cant be done. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

May 30th, 2003, 01:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 541 Offline	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. MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

May 30th, 2003, 02:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Benny No.1 Boosted My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 377 Offline	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. .: R56 Cooper S : Dyno'd 192bhp :. .: H&R Springs : JCW Discs : Forge BOV : Alta CAI :.

May 30th, 2003, 04:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
GTmini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 455 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by 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. they're mutually exclusive options...you either have the comfort opening (windows & moonroof) or can pop the boot open. Not both. Sounds as if yours is programmed to do the latter.

May 30th, 2003, 05:35 AM	#17 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 493 Offline	Ahh...now I'm confused too. I can press once & open the Driver's door. Twice to open Both doors & boot simultaneously. The 3rd is a hold-it-down-consistently press, which opens windows & the pana-sun. ?right? Quote: I've just done it from the second floor of our office and as you said, my windows have opened. LOL. [I did the same, from the lunchroom the other day.]

May 30th, 2003, 05:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	The windows aren't one-touch up for the simple fact that there is no frame for the windows, and if someones hand was in the way it would simply just chop it off. Although Europe offers one-touch up for the drivers side only because they figure the driver will realize not to put their hand in the window or something. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

May 30th, 2003, 06:57 AM	#19 (permalink)
ipartridge MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shepshed, Where ? Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 155 Offline	my 03 cooper (uk) has one touch down on both windows, one touch up on drivers side only, hold the remote unlock and both windows open, lock with key and keep it turned and both windows will shut. IMO if you can have the passenger window shut when you turn the key in the lock, then it would be even safer to have a one touch shut operated from the drivers seat, closer and 'more in control'

May 30th, 2003, 04:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ham6506 MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Apparently all BMW's have the opening window feature....

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