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

kannibul · 03-07-2010, 10:02 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.

Cyberium · 03-07-2010, 05:47 AM

The automatic window roll down feature is one of the worst ideas ever. How did this not get scrapped in the design process. Not only could your interior be ruined from rain when the windows are rolled down accidently but it's also an open invitation for someone to walk by your car and steal whatever the hell they want when you think your stuff is secure.

spearfish25 · 03-07-2010, 06:26 AM

Audi implemented the feature using the key only...probably to keep this from ever being an issue. The FOB button must be getting stuck in the depressed position as you walk away from the car.

If you can replicate the issue in a way that demonstrates the car does it with no input from the FOB, take this to the dealer and make them replace your interior and window control unit.

KEVTEX · 03-07-2010, 07:16 AM

The water will puddle on the floor behind the seats. Get your hands on a carpet cleaner that has a strong suction to pull as much moisture as possible from the carpet and other areas. Then do the dehumidifier followed by windows down out in the sun. Towels and a blow dryer aren't going to get the job done.
Let us know if you find a prevention method.

djward · 03-07-2010, 09:11 AM

Perhaps you can rent one of those carpet cleaners from Ralph's. Just don't use the cleaner. This happened to me once as well in a different car. Took out all the seats. Sucked up all the water then left the windows open and let the car sit out in the sun for a while. Should be about the same as getting your home's carpet cleaned. It will be a little damp after sucking up all the water. Not sure if it's supposed to rain today though. Looks like it out of my window though. On the bright side you will have a really clean carpet. Let us know how you proceed.

370Zvetlana · 03-07-2010, 09:19 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, 09:20 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.

Zaggeron · 03-07-2010, 10:31 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, 10:56 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, 11:07 AM

or get one of those remote cases

Trips · 03-07-2010, 11:10 AM

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.

mick · 03-07-2010, 12:30 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, 02:09 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, 05:05 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, 05:24 PM

03-07-2010, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Audi implemented the feature using the key only...probably to keep this from ever being an issue. The FOB button must be getting stuck in the depressed position as you walk away from the car. If you can replicate the issue in a way that demonstrates the car does it with no input from the FOB, take this to the dealer and make them replace your interior and window control unit. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

03-07-2010, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 19	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, 11:10 AM	#11 (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, 05:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	The automatic window roll down feature is one of the worst ideas ever. How did this not get scrapped in the design process. Not only could your interior be ruined from rain when the windows are rolled down accidently but it's also an open invitation for someone to walk by your car and steal whatever the hell they want when you think your stuff is secure.

03-07-2010, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
KEVTEX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 119 Drives: 2010 370Z 7at sp pg Rep Power: 16	The water will puddle on the floor behind the seats. Get your hands on a carpet cleaner that has a strong suction to pull as much moisture as possible from the carpet and other areas. Then do the dehumidifier followed by windows down out in the sun. Towels and a blow dryer aren't going to get the job done. Let us know if you find a prevention method.

03-07-2010, 09:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
djward Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: LA Posts: 48 Drives: 10 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Perhaps you can rent one of those carpet cleaners from Ralph's. Just don't use the cleaner. This happened to me once as well in a different car. Took out all the seats. Sucked up all the water then left the windows open and let the car sit out in the sun for a while. Should be about the same as getting your home's carpet cleaned. It will be a little damp after sucking up all the water. Not sure if it's supposed to rain today though. Looks like it out of my window though. On the bright side you will have a really clean carpet. Let us know how you proceed.

03-07-2010, 09:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
370Zvetlana Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 131 Drives: 2009 370Z Black MT Rep Power: 16	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, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	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, 10:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
saqib55 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wash DC Posts: 61 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	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, 11:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	or get one of those remote cases

03-07-2010, 12:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	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.

03-07-2010, 05:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0