99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by Thomas G. Marshall, Jul 29, 2006.

  1. 99 Honda CRV

    It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
    window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
    mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the window
    motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)

    If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down switches
    into the remaining 3 slots?

    Thanks
     
    Thomas G. Marshall, Jul 29, 2006
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    You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
    that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
    try hard enough (ask me).

    It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
    other goodies.

    You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
    array. I dunno.

    I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
    after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

    'Curly'
     
    'Curly Q. Links', Jul 29, 2006
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  3. Thomas G. Marshall

    Joe LaVigne Guest

    Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.

    For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
    long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
    window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

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    Joe LaVigne, Jul 29, 2006
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  4. Joe LaVigne said something like:
    One of the things that I so very much like about the Audi. You can raise
    and lower all windows from the key. And you can even close the sunroof.
    And all switches are auto down. And the driver and passenger are auto-up.
    Very well thought out.
     
    Thomas G. Marshall, Jul 29, 2006
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  5. 'Curly Q. Links' said something like:
    If I add 3 other switches, (hopefully there's room for the "little latch"
    that trips), and extend the wires elsewhere for the relays....

    What do you think of that?

    Would it be a particular security hazzard if you just connected the switches
    to the main battery. Perhaps *if* the windows are the only things on [their
    own] circuit, you could easily do this at the fuse box.
     
    Thomas G. Marshall, Jul 29, 2006
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  6. Thomas G. Marshall

    chip Guest


    the other windows don't ahve the revolution sensors in them
    Chip
     
    chip, Aug 1, 2006
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