99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

99 Honda CRV

It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the window
motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)

If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down switches
into the remaining 3 slots?

Thanks

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Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>
> 99 Honda CRV
>
> It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
> window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
> mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the window
> motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)
>
> If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down switches
> into the remaining 3 slots?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Onedoctortoanother:"Ifthisismyrectalthermometer,wh erethehell'smypen???"

--------------------------------------------

You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
try hard enough (ask me).

It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
other goodies.

You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
array. I dunno.

I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

'Curly'

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>
> 99 Honda CRV
>
> It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
> window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
> mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the window
> motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)
>
> If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down switches
> into the remaining 3 slots?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Onedoctortoanother:"Ifthisismyrectalthermometer,wh erethehell'smypen???"

--------------------------------------------

You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
try hard enough (ask me).

It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
other goodies.

You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
array. I dunno.

I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

'Curly'

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>
> 99 Honda CRV
>
> It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
> window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
> mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the window
> motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)
>
> If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down switches
> into the remaining 3 slots?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Onedoctortoanother:"Ifthisismyrectalthermometer,wh erethehell'smypen???"

--------------------------------------------

You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
try hard enough (ask me).

It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
other goodies.

You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
array. I dunno.

I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

'Curly'

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

"Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>
> 99 Honda CRV
>
> It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
> window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
> mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the window
> motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)
>
> If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down switches
> into the remaining 3 slots?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Onedoctortoanother:"Ifthisismyrectalthermometer,wh erethehell'smypen???"

--------------------------------------------

You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
try hard enough (ask me).

It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
other goodies.

You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
array. I dunno.

I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

'Curly'

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:

>
> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.

For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 7/29/2006 12:33:12 AM
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Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:

>
> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.

For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 7/29/2006 12:33:12 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

¡§I never trusted a man who never smoked or drank.¡¨ ¡V Abraham Lincoln.

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:

>
> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.

For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 7/29/2006 12:33:12 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

¡§I never trusted a man who never smoked or drank.¡¨ ¡V Abraham Lincoln.

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:

>
> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.

For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 7/29/2006 12:33:12 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/

¡§I never trusted a man who never smoked or drank.¡¨ ¡V Abraham Lincoln.

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

Joe LaVigne said something like:
> On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>
>>
>> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
>> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.
>
> Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.
>
> For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
> long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
> window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

One of the things that I so very much like about the Audi. You can raise
and lower all windows from the key. And you can even close the sunroof.
And all switches are auto down. And the driver and passenger are auto-up.
Very well thought out.

--
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

Joe LaVigne said something like:
> On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>
>>
>> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
>> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.
>
> Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.
>
> For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
> long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
> window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

One of the things that I so very much like about the Audi. You can raise
and lower all windows from the key. And you can even close the sunroof.
And all switches are auto down. And the driver and passenger are auto-up.
Very well thought out.

--
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

Joe LaVigne said something like:
> On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>
>>
>> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
>> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.
>
> Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.
>
> For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
> long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
> window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

One of the things that I so very much like about the Audi. You can raise
and lower all windows from the key. And you can even close the sunroof.
And all switches are auto down. And the driver and passenger are auto-up.
Very well thought out.

--
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

Joe LaVigne said something like:
> On Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:13:26 -0600, 'Curly Q. Links' wrote:
>
>>
>> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
>> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.
>
> Some of the new models do this, under certain conditions.
>
> For instance, my Si will allow me to close the windows or the moonroof, so
> long as I haven't opened a door yet. Problem is, I never notice that the
> window is down until after I open the damned door... ;-)

One of the things that I so very much like about the Audi. You can raise
and lower all windows from the key. And you can even close the sunroof.
And all switches are auto down. And the driver and passenger are auto-up.
Very well thought out.

--
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

'Curly Q. Links' said something like:
> "Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>>
>> 99 Honda CRV
>>
>> It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
>> window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
>> mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the
>> window
>> motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)
>>
>> If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down
>> switches
>> into the remaining 3 slots?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> --
>> Onedoctortoanother:"Ifthisismyrectalthermometer,wh erethehell'smypen???"
>
> --------------------------------------------
>
> You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
> that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
> try hard enough (ask me).
>
> It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
> other goodies.

If I add 3 other switches, (hopefully there's room for the "little latch"
that trips), and extend the wires elsewhere for the relays....

What do you think of that?


> You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
> array. I dunno.
>
> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

Would it be a particular security hazzard if you just connected the switches
to the main battery. Perhaps *if* the windows are the only things on [their
own] circuit, you could easily do this at the fuse box.


--
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"

Re: 99 CRV: Can I make all 4 windows auto-down?
 

'Curly Q. Links' said something like:
> "Thomas G. Marshall" wrote:
>>
>> 99 Honda CRV
>>
>> It seems a great deal of the workings of the auto-down of the driver's
>> window is embodied in the switch. At least it feels like there is a
>> mechanical click within it...perhaps actuated by the amp-draw of the
>> window
>> motor, which theoretically goes up when meeting resistance, (right?)
>>
>> If that's the case, wouldn't it be possible to simply put auto-down
>> switches
>> into the remaining 3 slots?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> --
>> Onedoctortoanother:"Ifthisismyrectalthermometer,wh erethehell'smypen???"
>
> --------------------------------------------
>
> You are correct, it's a foolishly simple relay that trips a little latch
> that's holding the switch in the ON position. It's easy to break if you
> try hard enough (ask me).
>
> It takes up a lot of room in the assembly, so there's no room for any
> other goodies.

If I add 3 other switches, (hopefully there's room for the "little latch"
that trips), and extend the wires elsewhere for the relays....

What do you think of that?


> You could build a battery of relays connected to a timer / load sensor
> array. I dunno.
>
> I want a simple timer that will keep my windows powered for 60 seconds
> after I take my key out, since I forget to snug them up.

Would it be a particular security hazzard if you just connected the switches
to the main battery. Perhaps *if* the windows are the only things on [their
own] circuit, you could easily do this at the fuse box.


--
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"