I've had an a$$ full of the automatic window roll down feature

370Zvetlana · 03-07-2010, 10:19 AM

wouldnt installing an alarm/starter like compustar or viper allow you to not need the OEM fob and avoid the window opening issue since youd be usinga third party remote?

i can sense a recall coming for nissan on this issue, or we should setup a class action suit

Jeffblue · 03-07-2010, 10:20 AM

this happened to my altima coupe like a year ago. it was during a rain/sleet storm. this worked for me:
put your car in a garage (if its cold or rainy out, otherwise outside works.) open the windows and the doors and the trunk... and take out all the mats. Use a wet/dry vac to dry up all the wet spots that you have the patience for. once its not SOAKING. put a fan on the floor in front of each seat and one in the trunk on oscilate. fill a couple of socks with baking soda and put them under the seats and around the car. should take about a day or two to dry but you shouldn't have any smell issues.

If you have to do this overnight, put it in a garage (obviously for security reasons) but it will certainly dry even in a garage.

kannibul · 03-07-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

I think the only way you can prevent this is to pull the key from the fob and carry the key only. The down side is you lose all the remote features.

You still need the fob to start the car.

Zaggeron · 03-07-2010, 11:31 AM

This happened to me a couple of times. Luckily it was in the garage. I don't know about the coupe, but the roadster windows roll down a little bit when you open the door and then roll back up after it is closed. Sometimes the car gets confused and rolls down the windows all the way. I used the reset window procedure described in the Owner's manual and haven't had a problem since.

saqib55 · 03-07-2010, 11:56 AM

Why not just put a staple or something behind the button on the remote to jam it. For my room mates g37 we got this thick leather case for the remote that forces you to use the tips of your fingers to press the butuons. Or you can just start wearing pants with bigger pockets.

Jeffblue · 03-07-2010, 12:07 PM

or get one of those remote cases

Trips · 03-07-2010, 12:10 PM

For people that do not like the feature, it's a good idea but if you're accidentally hitting the button on the remote by either holding in your hand and grabbing things from the car to carry in you might be pressing it with out knowing or while inside the house they are not out of the way, and may also accidentally be pressed by something being placed on the fob not knowing the button was pressed, I always hang up my keys on a wall key holder, and have never had an issue with the windows opening accidentally. It's very sad to hear it's happened to some.

frost · 03-07-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by g96818

u tried just pulling the fuse for the windows? that's if you don't mind inoperable windows.
what about a toggle switch inline with the power line for the window module? flip it off when u're not in the car and flip it on when u want the windows to work.

I think you need them to be operable for the auto indexing feature.

earwicker7 · 03-07-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cruzmisl

Get a dehumidifier ASAP.

Put it on the passengers seat, close the windows.

Dump out the water every hour or two. This WILL save your interior. My mom left the sunroof open all day once and it completely soaked the interior of her SUV. Couldn't even tell after the dehumidifier was done.

My friend tried to get through a submerged road thinking it wasn't that deep. It was deep enough to kill his motor and flood his interior. The dehumidifier saved the interior even days after this happened.

I wouldn't use a blow dryer. You're not going to get deep enough with that and you will end up with mildew smells.

A lot of people don't know about these, but they're staples in humid climates. Might be a little more difficult to track one down in LA but it will be worth it.

Great idea... good enough to get you a rep point!

mick · 03-07-2010, 01:30 PM

sorry to hear about what happened.

i have a rather extreme solution for the problem. i don't drive the 370z on days when the weather forecast says it would rain.

frost · 03-07-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

sorry to hear about what happened.

i have a rather extreme solution for the problem. i don't drive the 370z on days when the weather forecast says it would rain.

He wasn't driving it, for what it's worth.

mick · 03-07-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

He wasn't driving it, for what it's worth.

unfortunately, my strategy doesn't work for those who park their cars outdoor.

frost · 03-07-2010, 06:24 PM

Xan · 03-07-2010, 06:40 PM

Instead of trying to fix the car, you're probably better of trying to alter the remote.
Either by adding something that makes it harder to press the buttons by accident.

Something like this: Nissan Intelligent Key Cover (nssnf44)

Or go one step further and mod the remote with an additional switch, to turn it off

djward · 03-07-2010, 08:13 PM

If you put the window lock on would this do anything? Haven't had time to check.

03-07-2010, 11:31 AM	#19 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	This happened to me a couple of times. Luckily it was in the garage. I don't know about the coupe, but the roadster windows roll down a little bit when you open the door and then roll back up after it is closed. Sometimes the car gets confused and rolls down the windows all the way. I used the reset window procedure described in the Owner's manual and haven't had a problem since. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

03-07-2010, 12:10 PM	#22 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	For people that do not like the feature, it's a good idea but if you're accidentally hitting the button on the remote by either holding in your hand and grabbing things from the car to carry in you might be pressing it with out knowing or while inside the house they are not out of the way, and may also accidentally be pressed by something being placed on the fob not knowing the button was pressed, I always hang up my keys on a wall key holder, and have never had an issue with the windows opening accidentally. It's very sad to hear it's happened to some. __________________

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03-07-2010, 10:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
370Zvetlana Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 131 Drives: 2009 370Z Black MT Rep Power: 15	wouldnt installing an alarm/starter like compustar or viper allow you to not need the OEM fob and avoid the window opening issue since youd be usinga third party remote? i can sense a recall coming for nissan on this issue, or we should setup a class action suit

03-07-2010, 10:20 AM	#17 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	this happened to my altima coupe like a year ago. it was during a rain/sleet storm. this worked for me: put your car in a garage (if its cold or rainy out, otherwise outside works.) open the windows and the doors and the trunk... and take out all the mats. Use a wet/dry vac to dry up all the wet spots that you have the patience for. once its not SOAKING. put a fan on the floor in front of each seat and one in the trunk on oscilate. fill a couple of socks with baking soda and put them under the seats and around the car. should take about a day or two to dry but you shouldn't have any smell issues. If you have to do this overnight, put it in a garage (obviously for security reasons) but it will certainly dry even in a garage.

03-07-2010, 11:56 AM	#20 (permalink)
saqib55 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wash DC Posts: 61 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	Why not just put a staple or something behind the button on the remote to jam it. For my room mates g37 we got this thick leather case for the remote that forces you to use the tips of your fingers to press the butuons. Or you can just start wearing pants with bigger pockets.

03-07-2010, 12:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	or get one of those remote cases

03-07-2010, 01:30 PM	#25 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	sorry to hear about what happened. i have a rather extreme solution for the problem. i don't drive the 370z on days when the weather forecast says it would rain.

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03-07-2010, 06:40 PM	#29 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	Instead of trying to fix the car, you're probably better of trying to alter the remote. Either by adding something that makes it harder to press the buttons by accident. Something like this: Nissan Intelligent Key Cover (nssnf44) Or go one step further and mod the remote with an additional switch, to turn it off

03-07-2010, 08:13 PM	#30 (permalink)
djward Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: LA Posts: 48 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 16	If you put the window lock on would this do anything? Haven't had time to check.