MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: flashp on June 20, 2012, 10:32:38 pm

Title: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: flashp on June 20, 2012, 10:32:38 pm
I have just found both my windows lowered by themselves...curious. I have nosed about and have realised that it's not un-common. What's the typical fix for this? Advice gratefully received!
Title: Re: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: skard on June 20, 2012, 10:44:40 pm
I think disabling comfort windows via the convenience menu (on highline clocks) or with VCDS is a temporary fix.
Title: Re: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: chowgar on June 20, 2012, 10:47:10 pm
try not to sit on your key fob... thats how its done it to mine and the brother in laws...
Title: Re: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: flashp on June 20, 2012, 10:48:27 pm
Quote from: skard on June 20, 2012, 10:44:40 pm
I think disabling comfort windows via the convenience menu (on highline clocks) or with VCDS is a temporary fix.
Thanks...I might just go out and do that now! Really don't want a wet car...
I presume it's dealers for a permanent solution? Hopefully it's one of those issues that they have a fix for rather than a fumble around on VCDS.
Title: Re: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: flashp on June 20, 2012, 10:49:13 pm
Quote from: chowgar on June 20, 2012, 10:47:10 pm
try not to sit on your key fob... thats how its done it to mine and the brother in laws...
Good tip!
Although my keys were on the stairs at the time unfortunately.
Title: Re: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: edd666999 on June 20, 2012, 10:49:59 pm
this has been an issue in the past, windows randomly letting themselves down. issues with the sensors thinking someones has their hand in the way.
Title: Re: Electric windows lowering by themselves whilst locked
Post by: flashp on June 20, 2012, 11:01:44 pm
Quote from: skard on June 20, 2012, 10:44:40 pm
I think disabling comfort windows via the convenience menu (on highline clocks) or with VCDS is a temporary fix.
Got this done OK, will speak to the dealer as they gave me 12 months warranty on a s/h vehicle. Thanks again.