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

gleonard · 03-07-2010, 12:08 AM

It's been raing for a few hours here in LA. I need to go somewhere so when I walk up to the car both windows are completely rolled down. It's been pouring and now I have a completely soaked interior. I towled out as much water as I could for now (in the dark). There were puddles behind and underneath both seats.

My keys weren't even in my pant pockets, so I'm not sure how the windows rolled down. I'm not sure what could have pressed the button on the FOB. It's been raining of and on all day, so I didn't leave them unrolled earlier in the day either.

This happened once before when I was out of town, but luckily my girlfriend spotted it just before it began raining about 3 months ago. Is there some sort of "it's gonna rain so let me roll the windows down automatically to piss you off feature" I don't know about?

I have two questions...

1) can this feature be disabled on the FOB?

2) is my interior pretty much ruined? other than sopping up as much water as I can how do I dry up the foamy door panels? Will the water damage any of the other materials used in the interior (i.e. leather seats and suede/fabric inlays)?

Trips · 03-07-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gleonard

It's been raing for a few hours here in LA. I need to go somewhere so when I walk up to the car both windows are completely rolled down. It's been pouring and now I have a completely soaked interior. I towled out as much water as I could for now (in the dark). There were puddles behind and underneath both seats.

My keys weren't even in my pant pockets, so I'm not sure how the windows rolled down. I'm not sure what could have pressed the button on the FOB. It's been raining all day, so I didn't leave them unrolled earlier in the day either.

This happened once before when I was out of town, but luckily my girlfriend spotted it just before it began raining about 3 months ago. Is there some sort of "it's gonna rain so let me roll the windows down automatically to piss you off feature" I don't know about?

I have two questions...

1) can this feature be disabled on the FOB?

2) is my interior pretty much ruined? other than sopping up as much water as I can how do I dry up the foamy door panels? Will the water damage any of the other materials used in the interior (i.e. leather seats and suede/fabric inlays)?

Sorry to hear that! I don't think theres a disable programming to the fob to disable this feature, if you can, use a blow dryer to dry it out .. may take some time though good luck

cdawg410 · 03-07-2010, 12:20 AM

Aww man..... That sucks. I don't have any ideas regarding what might be causing your issue but I have dealt with water issues before. Dry the best you can, maybe a wet vac if you can get ur hands on one. The worst thing you can do is let water sit in there and get mildewy. The smell is unmistakable and you'll never get rid of it. I know it will be a pain but if you can get the carpet up and actually get a towel to the metal you'll be better off, you never actually know where that water will settle under the carpet. I think your faux suede should be alright and cows get rained on all the time so your leather should be alright also. Think your seats might actually be in better shape than had you had the cloth interior as drying the padding in the seat could be a serious issue.

Good luck, and definitely figure out a way to blame the girlfriend, it'll make you feel better.

Cyberium · 03-07-2010, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cdawg410

i think your faux suede should be alright and cows get rained on all the time so your leather should be alright also.

lol.

370Zsteve · 03-08-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cdawg410

Aww man..... That sucks. I don't have any ideas regarding what might be causing your issue but I have dealt with water issues before. Dry the best you can, maybe a wet vac if you can get ur hands on one. The worst thing you can do is let water sit in there and get mildewy. The smell is unmistakable and you'll never get rid of it. I know it will be a pain but if you can get the carpet up and actually get a towel to the metal you'll be better off, you never actually know where that water will settle under the carpet. I think your faux suede should be alright and cows get rained on all the time so your leather should be alright also. Think your seats might actually be in better shape than had you had the cloth interior as drying the padding in the seat could be a serious issue.

Good luck, and definitely figure out a way to blame the girlfriend, it'll make you feel better.

+1, inspiring post

Slynky · 03-07-2010, 12:21 AM

I think, though not sure, that someone posted about looking to defeat the window option and there was no way. Not sure if someone has figured it out, though.

cruzmisl · 03-07-2010, 12:41 AM

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.

Trips · 03-07-2010, 12:46 AM

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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! reped you for the help

OldGuy · 03-07-2010, 08:07 AM

Quote:

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.

Gote one for out basement right out here at the Lowe's store. They are very effective.

earwicker7 · 03-07-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

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!

gleonard · 03-07-2010, 10:41 PM

Quote:

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.

good tip!

As you said, it wasn't easy to find in LA, but I did manage to track down a dehumidifer at Fry's Electronics. For those of you not on the west coast just imagine a Sears, Radio Shack and Best Buy had a three way, and Fry's was their bastard love child.

It cost me $200, but the sales guy just recommended I use it and bring it back for a refund. I found cheaper alternatives on the internet, but my windows are already heavily condensing moisture on the inside, so I wanted to get on it right away. I may or may not take his advice regarding returning the unit. It depends on if I can find another use for it.

I'll let you know how it works. I also plan on bringing this problem up with the dealer when I take it in for an oil change.

g96818 · 03-07-2010, 12:54 AM

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.

frost · 03-07-2010, 11:12 AM

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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.

rcm2525 · 03-07-2010, 01:57 AM

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.

M1K3 · 03-07-2010, 02:06 AM

i actually had this happen to me the other day...just mine was in my garage...i came out to and both windows were completely rolled down...really didnt know i could roll them all the way down with fob. Only thought partially...sux bout the interior though, would look into the dehumidifier idea for sure, sounds good. GL

03-07-2010, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
gleonard Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196 Drives: 370z Touring/Spt 6sp Rep Power: 16	I've had an a$$ full of the automatic window roll down feature It's been raing for a few hours here in LA. I need to go somewhere so when I walk up to the car both windows are completely rolled down. It's been pouring and now I have a completely soaked interior. I towled out as much water as I could for now (in the dark). There were puddles behind and underneath both seats. My keys weren't even in my pant pockets, so I'm not sure how the windows rolled down. I'm not sure what could have pressed the button on the FOB. It's been raining of and on all day, so I didn't leave them unrolled earlier in the day either. This happened once before when I was out of town, but luckily my girlfriend spotted it just before it began raining about 3 months ago. Is there some sort of "it's gonna rain so let me roll the windows down automatically to piss you off feature" I don't know about? I have two questions... 1) can this feature be disabled on the FOB? 2) is my interior pretty much ruined? other than sopping up as much water as I can how do I dry up the foamy door panels? Will the water damage any of the other materials used in the interior (i.e. leather seats and suede/fabric inlays)? __________________ Last edited by gleonard; 03-07-2010 at 12:16 AM.

03-07-2010, 12:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	I think, though not sure, that someone posted about looking to defeat the window option and there was no way. Not sure if someone has figured it out, though. __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

03-07-2010, 12:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 16	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. Last edited by cruzmisl; 03-07-2010 at 12:44 AM. Reason: added more details

03-07-2010, 12:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	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. __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

03-07-2010, 01:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

03-07-2010, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
cdawg410 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: alexandria, va Posts: 238 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 16	Aww man..... That sucks. I don't have any ideas regarding what might be causing your issue but I have dealt with water issues before. Dry the best you can, maybe a wet vac if you can get ur hands on one. The worst thing you can do is let water sit in there and get mildewy. The smell is unmistakable and you'll never get rid of it. I know it will be a pain but if you can get the carpet up and actually get a towel to the metal you'll be better off, you never actually know where that water will settle under the carpet. I think your faux suede should be alright and cows get rained on all the time so your leather should be alright also. Think your seats might actually be in better shape than had you had the cloth interior as drying the padding in the seat could be a serious issue. Good luck, and definitely figure out a way to blame the girlfriend, it'll make you feel better.

03-07-2010, 02:06 AM	#15 (permalink)
M1K3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: plainfield illinois Posts: 61 Drives: 11' Touring/MT Black Rep Power: 17	i actually had this happen to me the other day...just mine was in my garage...i came out to and both windows were completely rolled down...really didnt know i could roll them all the way down with fob. Only thought partially...sux bout the interior though, would look into the dehumidifier idea for sure, sounds good. GL __________________ Red Touring w/ Sport package 6m/t

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