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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: muddyjames on February 27, 2006, 21:17:50

Title: Electric windows
Post by: muddyjames on February 27, 2006, 21:17:50
I found out today that I can use my electric windows without the key in the ignition.

First of all I had the key turned once for the radio on and the window was down already and I forgot to turn the key and pushed the window up button and it worked for an inch or 2 then it stopped and wouldnt go up untill i put the ignition on. but then I turned the ignition off and took the key out and it went up and down a few times and the passenger windows did when I pushed the buttons.

this cant be right?
Title: Electric windows
Post by: DISCO-CHRIS on February 27, 2006, 21:23:51
"this cant be right?" :?

Why not............. :P ....................does the badge not say "LAND ROVER"
Anythings possible!!
 :lol:  :wink:
Title: Electric windows
Post by: muddyjames on February 27, 2006, 21:26:20
Quote from: "DISCO-CHRIS"


Why not............. :P ....................does the badge not say "LAND ROVER"
Anythings possible!!
 :lol:  :wink:


Very true!!!

It doesnt have a time delay on it so like 30 seconds after the key has been taken out it gives you time shut the windows etc?
Title: Electric windows
Post by: fish on February 27, 2006, 21:52:32
My windows did the same turned out to be the last owner had 'hot wired' the radio effectivly by passing the igntion, hence widows wipers all worked with the key in my pocket! Check the orange and white wire in the radio compartment is not connected to anything it shouldnt be.
Title: Electric windows
Post by: ChrisW on February 27, 2006, 22:41:46
Quote from: "muddyjames"
time delay on it so like 30 seconds after the key has been taken out it gives you time shut the windows etc?

 :wink:
Title: Electric windows
Post by: Budgie on February 27, 2006, 23:43:27
There is a time delay on the electric windows in the 300's.
Switch off the ignition and listen for a "click" coming from the passenger footwell about 30 seconds later, this is the relay/ECU cutting out!!  :D
Title: Electric windows
Post by: TimM on February 28, 2006, 09:48:24
I think it stops when you open the drivers door too.

I know they work for 30 seconds afterwards and so happily turn the ignition off with SWMBOS window still open, happily knowing she can shut it herself, then I forget and open the door...... stop (+winge from the passenger side + grumble from me + have to turn it on again)
Title: Electric windows
Post by: Damonski on February 28, 2006, 10:51:39
Quote from: "TimM"
I think it stops when you open the drivers door too.

I know they work for 30 seconds afterwards and so happily turn the ignition off with SWMBOS window still open, happily knowing she can shut it herself, then I forget and open the door...... stop (+winge from the passenger side + grumble from me + have to turn it on again)


Been there, done that, and even have the t-shirt  :D
Title: Electric windows
Post by: muddyjames on February 28, 2006, 11:20:33
I never knew this question was going to return so many funny answers. briliant. I love em!!!
Title: Electric windows
Post by: Range Rover Blues on February 28, 2006, 23:10:08
On My Cavalier you can work the windows with the driver's door open, or close them using the key as you lock it 8)

Repmobile or what?
Title: Electric windows
Post by: robbie on February 28, 2006, 23:47:38
On an Astra I had about 10yrs ago, the drivers side window opened on its own :?

That in itself wouldnt be too bad, except I was travelling about 65mph on the motorway and it was Feb......

Oh, and yes, it was faulty, not a 30 minute delay from my home or anything like that ;)
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