Why oh why only one way down...

Being able to open all the windows and moonroof from the remote is nifty-- but it would be even nicer if I could close them also...




(As far as I know that isn't possible right?)

iWindows

As you probably know, from outside the car, with the key in the lock you can put them up.

Originally Posted by BMW_Brand

Being able to open all the windows and moonroof from the remote is nifty-- but it would be even nicer if I could close them also...




(As far as I know that isn't possible right?)

If you stood somewhere in range and closed the windows, but could not actually see the car, you might pinch someone and hurt them.

Closing the windows with the key in the door lock implies that you are close enough to verify no bystander risk.

This may seem silly, but considering how many people inadvertantly open all widows by pressing the unlock button of the remote in their pocket without intending, they might just as easily close the windows unintentionally.

Originally Posted by dynosor

If you stood somewhere in range and closed the windows, but could not actually see the car, you might pinch someone and hurt them.

Closing the windows with the key in the door lock implies that you are close enough to verify no bystander risk.

This may seem silly, but considering how many people inadvertantly open all widows by pressing the unlock button of the remote in their pocket without intending, they might just as easily close the windows unintentionally.

Truthfully, that's what I figured BMW's reason was. However the windows do have sensors I believe, so something like that wouldn't happen...


The whole reason I brought this up is because my friend's A4 has the ability to do it

OK, I know this is probably in my manual somewhere, but how do I do both of these...opening the windows remotely, and closing them (even with the key in the door)?
Thanks!
-Jim

Originally Posted by Jim H

OK, I know this is probably in my manual somewhere, but how do I do both of these...opening the windows remotely, and closing them (even with the key in the door)?
Thanks!
-Jim

To open remotely: hold down the unlock button.


To close: Stick key in driver's door, turn 90 degrees clockwise like you would to lock the doors - only keep the key in that position while the windows go up.


Like Kaz said, you can purchase iWindows which will let you roll the windows up with the remote. I have it, it works as advertised. Installation takes roughly 30 seconds (if you have NAV... otherwise, maybe 5 minutes because you don't have the left panel access door inside of the trunk).

http://www.tvonnav.com/iwindows.html

Originally Posted by KrisL

To open remotely: hold down the unlock button.


To close: Stick key in driver's door, turn 90 degrees clockwise like you would to lock the doors - only keep the key in that position while the windows go up.


Like Kaz said, you can purchase iWindows which will let you roll the windows up with the remote. I have it, it works as advertised. Installation takes roughly 30 seconds (if you have NAV... otherwise, maybe 5 minutes because you don't have the left panel access door inside of the trunk).

http://www.tvonnav.com/iwindows.html

Hmmm. Thanks for the info. I tried to roll the windows up the other day by putting the key in, turning it, and holding it, and it did not work. Perhaps I did not hold it long enough? I'll have to try again...

Originally Posted by Kaz

iWindows

I thought that was some sort of joke. I checked out the site on iWindows. AMAZING! I am definately getting it. Thanks!


(For those who want to see a video of it, go here http://www.burntsheep.com/tvonnav/iwindowsdemo.wmv )

Originally Posted by KrisL

http://www.tvonnav.com/iwindows.html

I conidered them, but because of this info under the coupe section:

Originally Posted by Iwindows website

When windows are put up using the iWindows Module the windows will go down the 1/4" when the door is opened, however the windows will *not* go back up the 1/4" when the door is closed.

I'm leary of the window not going back up. What, now I have to manually put the windows up the last 1/4" when inside car? The other problem is pinch protection is not active.

Originally Posted by cwsqbm

I'm leary of the window not going back up. What, now I have to manually put the windows up the last 1/4" when inside car? The other problem is pinch protection is not active.

The site says that 1/4" problem is only for coupes-- good thing I have a sedan

The lack of pinch protection does pose a problem, will just have to make sure no one is around I guess...

You can close the windows:
-with the remote without iWindows
-without having your key in the lock
I do it on mine all the time

when your Windows/Moonroof are open, lock the car with the remote
Then press the lock button again, but hold onto it this time.
Give it a couple of seconds and all windows/moonroof should start to close.

Originally Posted by SikUnt330Ci

You can close the windows:
-with the remote without iWindows
-without having your key in the lock
I do it on mine all the time

when your Windows/Moonroof are open, lock the car with the remote
Then press the lock button again, but hold onto it this time.
Give it a couple of seconds and all windows/moonroof should start to close.

You can do this because you are not in the letigious USA. Here, roll-up w/ remote is disabled .

Originally Posted by KrisL

You can do this because you are not in the letigious USA. Here, roll-up w/ remote is disabled .

...this implies that only a re-code of the central body electronics module (or the E46 equivalent of whatever controls the windows) stands between you and remote roll-up windows.

Originally Posted by KrisL

You can do this because you are not in the letigious USA. Here, roll-up w/ remote is disabled .

Well that kinda sucks then...
You have to purchase a 3rd party product to use a "Disabled Function" on your vehicle.

Originally Posted by andy_thomas

...this implies that only a re-code of the central body electronics module (or the E46 equivalent of whatever controls the windows) stands between you and remote roll-up windows.

Apparently this has been researched to death with no results, hence the aftermarket products.

Because there are too many lawyers here in the good US of A looking for work

Originally Posted by dynosor

If you stood somewhere in range and closed the windows, but could not actually see the car, you might pinch someone and hurt them.

Closing the windows with the key in the door lock implies that you are close enough to verify no bystander risk.

This may seem silly, but considering how many people inadvertantly open all widows by pressing the unlock button of the remote in their pocket without intending, they might just as easily close the windows unintentionally.

Like this could ever happen with the < 10' range of these crappy remotes. I can see insde my car by the time my remote is in range.

Of course, there's always the chin tric to get around it, though.