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350chevrolet
08-18-2007, 01:13 AM
ok so im kinda allways in a rush when i get out of my car and never seem to remember to put the windows up and close the sunroof. i cant even tell you how many times iv had it rain HARD with my windows down and it just happened again tonight:mad. i have an inch of water in my front floorboard!!!:mad:mad:mad even tho it hasnt ever effected any of the electronics i still want to find a way of closing the windows automatically. i was thinking of taping the ignition circut and putting in a relay with a time box and a switch so i can turn it off if the windows are allready up. basically i was thinking of making it roll the windows up and close the sunroof when i turn the car off. i would use the time box so that i didnt have to put sensors in the windows to tell when there closed and so that the unit would turn off after 5 sec or however long it takes to roll up the windows. has anyone had any experience with something like this or know anyone who has? any input would be appreciated.:help

i know it sounds like i havnt put much thought into it yet and thats because the only thought thats gone into it was while i was writing this. i know it will have to be refined ALOT to make it work.

Daved
08-18-2007, 01:17 AM
It's very possible as a member of this forum has done it... search ;)

E36M34life
08-18-2007, 01:19 AM
ummmmm.............. good luck??

350chevrolet
08-18-2007, 01:23 AM
i have searched but can only find stuff on how the key closes the windows and mines a 93 so it doesn't have that.

350chevrolet
08-18-2007, 03:18 PM
bump

DJ Genius
08-18-2007, 04:42 PM
Well, my car and I know the other bimmers too they already have windows function with an alarm. When I press my alarm button all both windows roll up. And I heard somebody's done the sunroof too.

Riick
08-18-2007, 07:06 PM
A. Check to see what the Alarm System can do with your car .. and car specific alarms sold on Ebay.
B. If they can do what you want (close windows & roof) buy & install one.
C.
1. Get "rain sensor" swith such as used on MB and Caddy to detect rain & turn on wipers. Install, wiring sensor into alarm.

2. Buy really cheap switch that can use an aspirin tablet to hold contacts apart, mount under sunroof. It rains, aspirin tablet dissolves, switch closes, sends signal to alarm -- Read about this "mod" for convertibles in an old Old OLD (c.1956) copy of mechanix illustrated.

Good Luck !

Daved
08-19-2007, 02:49 AM
i have searched but can only find stuff on how the key closes the windows and mines a 93 so it doesn't have that.
Talk to johnf, he knows how to do all these. Not sure if he has the time to help you now but he is the guy you need.