Why are my windows going down with the ignition off?

Why are my windows going down with the ignition off?

The switch is integrated in to the door latch. People often spray various chemicals in to the door latch to keep them from freezing, make them latch or release more easily, etc. The added lubricants, as well as the factory lubricants and just plain wear can cause the switches to fail.

What to do when your car power windows roll down?

Take the Intelligent Key fob and walk within range of the car. Stop. Hold the unlock button down for 3 seconds and watch what happens. The windows start down. If the car is re-locked using the Intelligent Key fob the windows remain down. You have to physically go and turn on the ignition and raise the windows.

How to disable Windows rolling down from key?

SHIFT_COUPE wrote: 1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.2. Open the window more than halfway byoperating the power window switch.3. Pull the power window switch and hold it toclose the window, and then hold the switchmore than 3 seconds after the window isclosed.4. Release the power window switch.

Why do my windows roll down when I unlock the car?

If the Intelligent Key fob is placed in a pocket, back pocket, purse or tight pants and (within range of the car) something presses against the unlock button for 3 seconds the windows will go down. Once the 3 second thresh hold is reached the windows start down.

The switch is integrated in to the door latch. People often spray various chemicals in to the door latch to keep them from freezing, make them latch or release more easily, etc. The added lubricants, as well as the factory lubricants and just plain wear can cause the switches to fail.

SHIFT_COUPE wrote: 1. Push the ignition switch to the ON position.2. Open the window more than halfway byoperating the power window switch.3. Pull the power window switch and hold it toclose the window, and then hold the switchmore than 3 seconds after the window isclosed.4. Release the power window switch.

What causes the ignition switch to go off?

People often spray various chemicals in to the door latch to keep them from freezing, make them latch or release more easily, etc. The added lubricants, as well as the factory lubricants and just plain wear can cause the switches to fail.

How do you roll down the windows on a late model car?

This same procedure works in just about every late model vehicle. Unlock, hold the button down, and the windows all roll down. Similarly, if you hit the lock button and hold it down, all the windows will roll back up again. Photos by Amrinder Kaur. Writer, editor, lousy guitar player, dad.

Why does my car not start when I put the key in?

Putting the key in the ignition switch and starting the car feels like second nature. However, if your car has ignition switch problems, you may not be able to start the car at all. Ignition switch problems can also cause issues on the road, such as unexpected shutdowns or electrical problems.

If the Intelligent Key fob is placed in a pocket, back pocket, purse or tight pants and (within range of the car) something presses against the unlock button for 3 seconds the windows will go down. Once the 3 second thresh hold is reached the windows start down.

Take the Intelligent Key fob and walk within range of the car. Stop. Hold the unlock button down for 3 seconds and watch what happens. The windows start down. If the car is re-locked using the Intelligent Key fob the windows remain down. You have to physically go and turn on the ignition and raise the windows.

What kind of car has a power window that goes down by itself?

Anyone out there experienced their front power windows moving to an open position by itself after the car has been turned off, or when the open function on the key fob is activated? Only happens occasionally. Strange Car is a 2010 WK Grand Cherokee Laredo, 3.7L QT1. Now has about 6500 miles on it. Thanks in advance for any input or advice.

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