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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Disable the windows auto-up?

Is it possible to disable the windows auto-up? I like to drive with the windows partially open even when the a/c is on. I find it difficult to adjust the windows with the installed auto-up/down on my 2010 justa. I can live with the auto-down but it would be nice to disable the auto-up.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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I don't know if it can be disabled, but once the window is going up using autoup, if you press the up button again it will stop the window. Pressing the up button twice quickly will move the window just a little bit by starting it up and then stopping it quickly.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 12:01 PM
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Its not any easier without it. I don't have auto up and I still find it difficult to adjust the windows.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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Never had an issue with the auto-up/down. Flick it for auto-mode. Hold it for non-auto.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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LoL.. Thousand of threads on NAM about people wanting auto-up and when we get it someone wants to disable it =D

I understand where you are coming from OP, it just seemed kinda funny.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:25 AM
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After almost a year, I finally have gotten to where I've gotten to where I can remember where the window switches are located.

Now I find that they are adjustable??? Gee.

Now if I could just find the switch to turn the mood lighting completely OFF.

BTW, I haven't gotten really good at hitting the switch, but, in the process, I'm perfecting the fine art of locking and unlocking the doors.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Just shoot all the windows out and drive with aviator goggles. Simple
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Herleman

Now if I could just find the switch to turn the mood lighting completely OFF.

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It's located on the turn signal stalk. twist the end until it is at the "O" setting
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Ya but that turns your head lights off too. Doesn't it?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Porthos
Ya but that turns your head lights off too. Doesn't it?
Perhaps, but it does turn off the mood lights
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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I don't normally have a problem with auto-up/down windows; the wifey's Volvo has them and they work great. The Mini's windows coupled with the spring loaded toggles are not that easy to operate when you're just trying to open the window an inch or two. If I could completely disable the auto function, I would.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Just hold the switch and let go when you want it to stop?
 
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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This is another shared BMW technology that is almost impossible to use. It actually is better than it used to be. I find within the first 4 or 5 tries I can get the window almost where I want it.
 
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