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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Automatic Windows

Is the automatic function in the switch, the motor or both?

What would have to be done to make all 4 windows auto up and down?
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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all 4 don't on the GE?
 
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by zakurie
Is the automatic function in the switch, the motor or both?

What would have to be done to make all 4 windows auto up and down?
The logic for the Auto up/down is probably done by a microprocessor or ASIC somewhere in the vehicle. Additional hardware would involve an overcurrent sensor in the motor leads (or a position encoder) - this is how the window "auto up" aborts if you put your hand between the window and the top of the window frame. Assuming the other 3 windows have similar hardware, it's likely a re-programming of the firmware would give auto functions to those windows.

My guess is the other 3 windows don't have that extra hardware, to save cost and test time.
 
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