Rune Skigelstrand

Dunno about the key, but on my -98 A6 _all_ the doorlocks has been changed
by dealer (on warranty) due to faulty "microswitches" causing all kinds of
with the alarm (a not-so-friendly phone call from the police amongst
other things). On the other hand: My wife's -98 A4 used to be found
everywhere with the passenger window open, but in this case the poltergeist
turned out to be the driver accidentally touching the button when exiting
the car ('comfort' opening of window still active after keys pulled from
ignition).

Rune

"Stuart" <greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Tonight I heard the alarm go off on the car.
> I had left the car secure with all windows closed.
>
> When I went out the lights were still flashing and ALL the windows were
open
> !
> What a nightmare.
> Events of the day that may be related to the incident:-
> 1. The wife washed my switchblade key, I tested it on the 10 minutes car
> previous to this incident and it seemed to work.
> 2. Had a bump this morning at the rear off side, just the bumper and the
> tail light were damaged.
>
>
> Please let me know if you have any ideas why all the windows opened, this
is
> a nightmare scenario for the security of the vehicle if it happens and I
am
> not there.
>
> TIA
> Stuart
>
>
>

Stuart

<nowhere@home.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:16:16 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
> wrote:
>
> >> I have configured my keyfob to allow opening all of the windows (among
> >> other "extra" functions). My bet is that's what your keyfob commanded,
> >> as you walked away from the car.
> >
> >But surely it will only wind the windows down in conjunction with an
> >unlock command? If that were the case, then the alarm wouldn't be
> >sounding.
> >
> >I guess that it might just be possible that the fob transmitted a long
> >unlock sequence (causing the windows to open), followed by a short lock
> >sequence (setting the alarm, but not closing the windows).
> >
> >I am aware that the buttons on my keyfob can be pressed accidentally if
> >I bend down with the key on my trouser pocket. Stuart, is it possible
> >that the buttons did get pressed accidentally whilst you were within
> >range of the car?
>
> ... or it could be the well known 'bug' in Audi and VW cars which
> makes the windows open completely on their own. I know as it happened
> to my A6 - all or some of the windows would open during the night and
> sometimes the alarm would go off. The key fob was well out of range
> at the time. I don't know whether it's the software or maybe some
> damp can get into the window/central locking computer (it's located
> under the floor by the passenger seat on the UK model).
>
> The solution on my car was to disable the "total closure" option. It
> hasn't happened since.
>
> Also beware another common fault with Audis where the windows jam and
> won't close! If this happens get it fixed straight away as using the
> windows in this state my damage then regular and/or motor.
>
> Mark.
>
Mark,
Sorry for my ignorance.
What is the total closure option ?
How do you disable it ?
Stuart

daytripper

On Sat, 29 Nov 2003 07:58:43 -0000, "Stuart" <greenbanshee66@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
><nowhere@home.com> wrote in message
>news:258csvo8nqn5516tf637mb507irk0vfb7d@4ax.com.. .
>> On Wed, 26 Nov 2003 23:16:16 GMT, Peter Bell <peter@invalid.org.uk>
>> wrote:
>> ... or it could be the well known 'bug' in Audi and VW cars which
>> makes the windows open completely on their own. I know as it happened
>> to my A6 - all or some of the windows would open during the night and
>> sometimes the alarm would go off. The key fob was well out of range
>> at the time. I don't know whether it's the software or maybe some
>> damp can get into the window/central locking computer (it's located
>> under the floor by the passenger seat on the UK model).
>>
>> The solution on my car was to disable the "total closure" option. It
>> hasn't happened since.
>>
>> Also beware another common fault with Audis where the windows jam and
>> won't close! If this happens get it fixed straight away as using the
>> windows in this state my damage then regular and/or motor.
>>
>> Mark.
>>
>Mark,
>Sorry for my ignorance.
>What is the total closure option ?
>How do you disable it ?
>Stuart

It's an optional setting for the security/convenience system, if you hold the
"open" button active for a few extra seconds all of the windows will open (and
conversely, when you lock the door if you hold the button active all windows
and moonroof will close).

This function as well as the rest of the keyfob features must be programmed
using a VAG tool or emulator (eg: VAG-COM)...

/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd

JMyers6670

More than likely it has to do with the key fob. This happened to my Lexus a
couple of times before I figured out that something in my pocket was pressing
down on the key fob buttons (usually while I was sitting) and, if held down
long enough, they would open all of the windows AND the sunroof. (Leads to a
fun discovery after a night of rain.)

If your key got washed, my money is on something shorting it out etc. Unless
you are sitting on it in your pocket.