Windows and remote control - Page 4

x5 22's · #1 08-14-2005, 08:04 PM

European spec X's have the open and close feature of the windows as standard, either by standing by the door like a fool with the key in the lock and turned, or the more preferred route of using the key fob lock and unlock buttons.

The post about the safety feature is correct, stop pressing the button and the windows will stop going up or down, quite a nice feature i think as you dont want to capture a child or dog in the door frame.

The rain sensor I have not tested yet, living in Spain and only getting my X in May !! not much rain here, maybe i wait a couple of years to test this

So, I would imagine this is a recode of keys function for those who dont have it ?

cant see the internal workings being that much different

statdoc · #2 08-15-2005, 01:00 PM

I was at my dealership this morning, getting the AUX stereo input installed. I asked the manager about the remote window-up issue. She said that it was not something the dealership could enable. I mentioned that this operation was standard on Mercedes in the USA, and in BMW's sold in Europe, and just got a shrug. She then got on the phone immediately, with me standing there, to her "factory rep". He told her "A part is physically removed to prevent this operation on US cars, because of the DOT". He then said what is probably the real truth, as well, saying BMW was scared a dog or kid would get caught in the rising window if done from a distance, where the operator couldn't see.

LCC · #3 08-15-2005, 01:14 PM

I haven't tried it, but are they not safety windows in the X? I seem to recall in Lexus' if you put your hand in the window it will automatically stop and roll back down without crushing you at all.

Curious Joel · #4 08-15-2005, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCC

I haven't tried it, but are they not safety windows in the X? I seem to recall in Lexus' if you put your hand in the window it will automatically stop and roll back down without crushing you at all.

There's a little strip that runs along the top edge of the window frame. If you touch it while the window is going up, then it will stop and go down a few inches.

broknlgs24 · #5 09-14-2005, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Curious Joel

There's a little strip that runs along the top edge of the window frame. If you touch it while the window is going up, then it will stop and go down a few inches.

this is true for the X5's?

03Topazbluex5 · #6 09-14-2005, 11:37 AM

It's not a strip but all bimmer have a window protection system! As soon as it feels a little resistance it'll roll all the way back down. But for some reason that safety is not activated when closing the windows from the outside

(I actually went out and tried this seems like CJ was right there is a little strip! I am humbled

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yjansen · #7 08-15-2005, 07:05 PM

Would this feature be available if you do not have the alarm option? Tried on mine last night, and didn't work on either the lock/unlock button.

AlpineMsix · #8 09-14-2005, 01:07 AM

not only do i hate this!

But i also hate how, if you open your door while the window is automatically going up, it will stop

hyejack · #9 08-15-2005, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by statdoc

I was at my dealership this morning, getting the AUX stereo input installed. I asked the manager about the remote window-up issue. She said that it was not something the dealership could enable. I mentioned that this operation was standard on Mercedes in the USA, and in BMW's sold in Europe, and just got a shrug. She then got on the phone immediately, with me standing there, to her "factory rep". He told her "A part is physically removed to prevent this operation on US cars, because of the DOT". He then said what is probably the real truth, as well, saying BMW was scared a dog or kid would get caught in the rising window if done from a distance, where the operator couldn't see.

SO we need to figure out this missing item.

lets strip a euro X5 and an NA X5 to compare the diffenences.

If not then maybe we can compare just the part numbers.