Phil Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 I was wondering if converting the passenger window to one-touch operation just requires changing the switch to a latching type the same as the drivers side? Anyone know or do I have to dismantle my door and swap them to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 There's got to be a load sensing un-latch function involved somewhere but whether it's in the switch or a relay panel remains to be seen. if no one comes up with the definitive answer, I'll look at the schematics (you've got my curiosity aroused). BTW, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 19, 2001 Author Share Posted July 19, 2001 I just find it a pain if I want to drop or raise the windows that I have to hold the passenger side and just flick the driver side - if it's just the switch then it's an easy upgrade to make the passager side one-touch. Surprised Toyota didn't do it, every BMW I've had was one-touch all round and on Saab convertibles youe get a single button for all four windows to raise/lower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Bizarre - in my '92 320 SE (the workhorse!) the passenger side window is similar to the Supra - no one-touch pull-up like on the drivers side. Someone told me once it's for safety?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 19, 2001 Author Share Posted July 19, 2001 I think it was probably sacrificed to the God of cost - if it wasn't safe why would they fit it on any window. My g/f's 318iS has one touch up and down on both sides - can't have her with a better spec can I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 It really does make me wonder what the 'Special Edition' had - I think the only differences are a pretty useless computer and a leccy sunroof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 19, 2001 Author Share Posted July 19, 2001 Alloys, side skirts, computer, metallic paint and sunroof usually on E30 Beemers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Hmm. It's an early E36, but it does have colour coded bumpers and side skirts, and a ridiculously small spoiler. They should be level with the roof, eh boys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 First I've heard of a car having one-touch on the front passenger side. Something else I've learned today. All my cars have ever had is one-touch on the driver's side; but then I have studiously avoided beemers all my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Well call me old-fashioned, but I quite like windows with a winder ! saves weight too ! and weight is the enemy of performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pog Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 I was going to get auto closure fitted for 75 quid putting both windows up when the alarm is set. Anyone get any comments... I had a Cav V6 before this with autoclosure and can't seem to do without it. Wor lass keeps leaving the window down!! The cav had one touch on the passenger side also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 I used to have auto-closure on a Golf GTi and all I found it useful for was trapping the neighbours cat when it climbed in to kip on my parcel shelf. Other than that, it was more trouble than it was worth. In summer, I often wanted to set the alarm with a crack left open in a rear window but it wouldn't allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pog Posted July 19, 2001 Share Posted July 19, 2001 Paul, I live in Newcastle. We don't leave windows open up here for two reasons: Twokers and its 2 f***in cold!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 20, 2001 Author Share Posted July 20, 2001 You can activate/deactivate auto closure on early 90's BMW's by clicking a dashboard led switch up or down. The later one's you have to hold the locking button down whilst the windows/sunroof are closing and you can leave them where you wish. You can also hold the button down when you unlock it to lower all the windows etc. 5 Series E39 Beemers have one touch up and down on every window and the sunroof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 This is all very intersting, but it is a MKIV site. Can we adapt the other switch on the drivers door or is it a function of half a dozen relays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Auto closure - I've got it on my supra and its v.good - total show off stuff. Pull up with the windows down and set the alarms Turbo Timers and set the intellistart. Pull the key out and get out of the car. Start walking away to the amazment of everyone cause the engine is still running - lock the car, windows go up and after a minute or so the engine shuts down.... v. cool. You can disable the auto closure for hot sunny days when you know your car is secure. My alarm is a Concept 600 with lots of bells and wistle fitted. It was fitted with 4 new infinity speakers for about a grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 20, 2001 Author Share Posted July 20, 2001 Guess I'm going to be diving into my door over the weekend then to find out as no-one seem to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Please let me know what you find as I wish to convert mine too. Don't think I want to risk setting the alarm while I am driving just close the passenger window in one go;) (Edited by Phil Wall at 11:27 am on July 20, 2001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 20, 2001 Author Share Posted July 20, 2001 I'll post the results on Monday probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Well it's not just a switch swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted July 21, 2001 Share Posted July 21, 2001 That is very pretty! “It’s no good captain she won’t take any more, the transgrunger has deflombligated!” How many other bits (technical term) other than the switch, might we be looking at? Would all said bits, be in the door? Some guidance is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Booth Posted July 21, 2001 Share Posted July 21, 2001 I have to depart for points North of Birmingham in about 10 minutes. "I'm just popping out chaps, I may be gone from some time". You've got a latching circuit which resets when it sees the high current load of a stalled motor (resistor matrix on another page). A bit of logic to determine which tranny is switched and drives the associated relay above it which in turn connects power to the motor with the appropriate polarity. I half suspect this circuit and relays may be in the driver's door, under the switch panel. If it is, and you can get another one, the easiest way would probably be to butcher it to fit the passenger side. I suggest that while I'm travelling pagan-land, you take your door apart and tell me if my suspicions are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 22, 2001 Author Share Posted July 22, 2001 I'm glad I checked the BBS before I took my door apart then! I'll have to save it until I get more time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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