Self opening windows!

06octy · 09-11-2007, 07:52

Anyone experienced the windows opening themselves on the car after it was switched off and locked? This happened last Sunday and apparently it happened again yesterday.

Thanks in advance.

**VRStu** · 09-11-2007, 08:09

Try the search. It came up last week IIRC.

runboy · 09-11-2007, 10:40

Yep, I was going to say someone else on here reported the same only a few days/week or so ago.

Give it a forum search for windows or suchlike - might be a few threads to search through but you'll find it!

I suppose the basic question to cover - is it human error e.g. key in pocket and open button pressed long enough for the global opening to work.

If not then likely to be a technical issue.

justdoit · 10-11-2007, 14:13

Galaxy/Sharran's are known for it. Check the carpets under the seats aren't wet, could be the ECU shorting out.

DaveI · 10-11-2007, 18:50

We've had a Pug 406 and Laguna do it randomly in the middle of the night but on the Ocatavia it's nost likely someone sitting on the unlock button within range of the car.

biggroan · 20-11-2007, 23:55

Hi, i've got the same problem on a new octavia.the garage say they have had some problems with this and think it is the key fob.this they will be changing shortly, and i will post a response if it works or not. on a similar note, my brother has a vw polo which used to do the same thing, and they said it was water getting into the locking mechinism, and used some sort of oil to it. this seems to have worked in his case,and the equipement is the same.so time will tell. grant.

dcrd · 22-11-2007, 13:13

I had exactly the same problem and exhausted the dealers trying to find out why.

Then one day it hit me! I used to keep my remote key in my back pocket and when i was in the house and would sit in a certain postition on a semi-hard surface like a desk chair and i would accidentally press and hold the key which as we all should know drops or raises the windows.

I returned to my dealer and appologised but they were so busy laughing about it they said it's fine.

Phew
Dave

woodenspatulas · 22-11-2007, 17:52

i had a chap in today about this. it turns out he was also doing the same thing. putting the key in his back pocket and leaning on it. the funny thing is he couldnt understand why he came to find the windows down but the car locked

vRSLen · 28-11-2007, 19:26

Just had this happen to me! Went to move the car and found all the windows down and seats wet

biggroan · 30-11-2007, 23:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggroan

Hi, i've got the same problem on a new octavia.the garage say they have had some problems with this and think it is the key fob.this they will be changing shortly, and i will post a response if it works or not. on a similar note, my brother has a vw polo which used to do the same thing, and they said it was water getting into the locking mechinism, and used some sort of oil to it. this seems to have worked in his case,and the equipement is the same.so time will tell. grant.

Well, i have had the fob changed for about 2 weeks and have not had any more occurances, so, hopefully the problem may be solved. will get the other one changed next week, as i'm down to 1 working key at moment. hope this helps.!!!

vRSLen · 30-11-2007, 23:27

I suspect mine was due to over crowding in the key cabinet

Took ages to clear the screen the next day

smstext · 01-12-2007, 10:11

sounds like button got jammed.

Fluffmeister · 02-12-2007, 20:17

I have had this happen, no jammed buttons etc, just came out of the hotel and found the windows wound down.

It's not happened again though, no faults shown on Vag-Com either so I am putting it down for Arthur C Clarke to have a look at.

vimto2000 · 03-12-2007, 10:16

Hmm I had this problem today...but it was not all the windows...just the driver one and it was only half way down!

I'm not too sure whether the button pressed too long etc as I let the wife open the car as I was getting stuff out of her car! But I am 100% sure I closed it!

vRSLen · 03-12-2007, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by vimto2000

Hmm I had this problem today...but it was not all the windows...just the driver one and it was only half way down!

I'm not too sure whether the button pressed too long etc as I let the wife open the car as I was getting stuff out of her car! But I am 100% sure I closed it!

If the button was pressed then all windows would have been half down..............

**GAFF** · 04-12-2007, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRSLen

If the button was pressed then all windows would have been half down..............

I'd agree with that, must be something else causing it. Would be interested in hearing updates on this.

vimto2000 · 04-12-2007, 11:17

Thats what I thought....I don't drive with my windows down as I keep climate on. Also When I get out the car I fold the mirrors in, so usually spot if the windows are open even a little bit! So I am baffled! The fact it was raining at the car was dry on the inside, and nothing was taken. I'm assuming it was done when the car was opened!

james in Norway · 04-12-2007, 11:35

I have a 2000 Octy, and had the same problem, but its different than everybody else sugested...
The octy has a very stupid fault, when it rains hard or you jet wash it, water runs down the inside of the door, down the cables and into the window circuit control box, shorts it out and couses the window to do what it wants whenever it wants,
you need to take the door card off prise apart the circuit box, (take off tthe gold colered clips and seperate by slding back, you may have to tug it back) then drian the water out and let it dry in a warm DRY place for the night, put back together and, bobs your uncle, hey presto it works !!!!

Please believe me on this, i have to do it about once every six months !!
I had a 2000 VW golf with the same window box and the same problem !!!

Try it and let me know your outcome, James...

dee1dee2 · 10-01-2008, 21:15

the same thing happened me last nite. locked car hung up keys . went out this morning and all windows half way down and car locked

if car was open would think it was def my fault bu doors were locked . car totally soaked

biggroan · 22-01-2008, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggroan

Well, i have had the fob changed for about 2 weeks and have not had any more occurances, so, hopefully the problem may be solved. will get the other one changed next week, as i'm down to 1 working key at moment. hope this helps.!!!

well a month goes by and my windows and boot are opening again. skoda think its a software prob. i think this is bull****. they are on their last warning, and if it happens again legal action will follow as this is in breach of insurance and also dangerous. water and electrics dont mix, and my seat is all electric.

fireblade · 22-01-2008, 23:28

i also heard today that this is a software problem from a very reliable source.all i can really say is that i believe it also has something to do with the wing mirrors, but would not like to say too much about it yet because fear of looking a fool!! will try to get more info.

09-11-2007, 07:52	#1
06octy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Self opening windows! Anyone experienced the windows opening themselves on the car after it was switched off and locked? This happened last Sunday and apparently it happened again yesterday. Thanks in advance.

09-11-2007, 08:09	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,856 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Try the search. It came up last week IIRC. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

09-11-2007, 10:40	#3
runboy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 587 Members Car: Octy II L&K 2.0TDI DSG Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Yep, I was going to say someone else on here reported the same only a few days/week or so ago. Give it a forum search for windows or suchlike - might be a few threads to search through but you'll find it! I suppose the basic question to cover - is it human error e.g. key in pocket and open button pressed long enough for the global opening to work. If not then likely to be a technical issue. __________________ 2007 Octavia Hatchback, 2.0TDI DSG L&K in Black Magic.

10-11-2007, 14:13	#4
justdoit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 231 Members Car: 2005 Octy II 4x4 TDi Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Galaxy/Sharran's are known for it. Check the carpets under the seats aren't wet, could be the ECU shorting out.

10-11-2007, 18:50	#5
DaveI Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,054 Members Car: Seat Leon FR TDi Thanks: 52 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! We've had a Pug 406 and Laguna do it randomly in the middle of the night but on the Ocatavia it's nost likely someone sitting on the unlock button within range of the car. __________________ 2007 Seat Leon FR TDi 170 Bluetooth / Convenience Pack / 18s / Rear Parking Sensors / Front Centre Arm Rest / Passenger Airbag Disconnect / Free Dealer Mats / Brodit Mount + Brodit Tom Tom One Active Holder Used to have an A5 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDi Elegance Combi and Missing somewhere comfy to rest my right arm!

20-11-2007, 23:55	#6
biggroan Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4 Members Car: octavia l&k estate tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Hi, i've got the same problem on a new octavia.the garage say they have had some problems with this and think it is the key fob.this they will be changing shortly, and i will post a response if it works or not. on a similar note, my brother has a vw polo which used to do the same thing, and they said it was water getting into the locking mechinism, and used some sort of oil to it. this seems to have worked in his case,and the equipement is the same.so time will tell. grant.

22-11-2007, 13:13	#7
dcrd Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 56 Members Car: 2.0 Octavia estate l&k DSG Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Self opening windows! I had exactly the same problem and exhausted the dealers trying to find out why. Then one day it hit me! I used to keep my remote key in my back pocket and when i was in the house and would sit in a certain postition on a semi-hard surface like a desk chair and i would accidentally press and hold the key which as we all should know drops or raises the windows. I returned to my dealer and appologised but they were so busy laughing about it they said it's fine. Phew Dave

22-11-2007, 17:52	#8
woodenspatulas Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 1,391 Members Car: vauxhall vectra and omega and 1.9tdi new fabia Thanks: 37 Thanked 68 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! i had a chap in today about this. it turns out he was also doing the same thing. putting the key in his back pocket and leaning on it. the funny thing is he couldnt understand why he came to find the windows down but the car locked __________________ Where has my sig pic gone????

28-11-2007, 19:26	#9
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,459 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Just had this happen to me! Went to move the car and found all the windows down and seats wet __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

30-11-2007, 23:27	#11
vRSLen King Rat Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 5,459 Members Car: MK11 Octavia vRS Thanks: 169 Thanked 200 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! I suspect mine was due to over crowding in the key cabinet Took ages to clear the screen the next day __________________ Current car: Black MKII Octavia vRS Combi Previous: Black MKI Octavia vRS Combi Black Fabia Elegance 100 BHP

01-12-2007, 10:11	#12
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02-12-2007, 20:17	#13
Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,544 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 90 Thanked 154 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! I have had this happen, no jammed buttons etc, just came out of the hotel and found the windows wound down. It's not happened again though, no faults shown on Vag-Com either so I am putting it down for Arthur C Clarke to have a look at.

03-12-2007, 10:16	#14
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 428 Members Car: L&K Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Hmm I had this problem today...but it was not all the windows...just the driver one and it was only half way down! I'm not too sure whether the button pressed too long etc as I let the wife open the car as I was getting stuff out of her car! But I am 100% sure I closed it! __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

04-12-2007, 11:17	#17
vimto2000 Skoda-da-da-da Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Manchester, Northampton Posts: 428 Members Car: L&K Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! Thats what I thought....I don't drive with my windows down as I keep climate on. Also When I get out the car I fold the mirrors in, so usually spot if the windows are open even a little bit! So I am baffled! The fact it was raining at the car was dry on the inside, and nothing was taken. I'm assuming it was done when the car was opened! __________________ Skoda Octavia II Laurin & Klement 2.0TDi - 18" Zenith Alloys, Milotec Bumper Grill

04-12-2007, 11:35	#18
james in Norway Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 39 Members Car: Skoda Octavia 1.6 sxi Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Self opening windows! I have a 2000 Octy, and had the same problem, but its different than everybody else sugested... The octy has a very stupid fault, when it rains hard or you jet wash it, water runs down the inside of the door, down the cables and into the window circuit control box, shorts it out and couses the window to do what it wants whenever it wants, you need to take the door card off prise apart the circuit box, (take off tthe gold colered clips and seperate by slding back, you may have to tug it back) then drian the water out and let it dry in a warm DRY place for the night, put back together and, bobs your uncle, hey presto it works !!!! Please believe me on this, i have to do it about once every six months !! I had a 2000 VW golf with the same window box and the same problem !!! Try it and let me know your outcome, James...

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