Windows going down on their own whilst locked.....?
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Have a 2017 Mustang GT, over the last week on 5 different occasions I have been alerted at work to the fact both my windows are open.
To start with I assumed I had just left them open, but now I check when I get out of the car and also manually lock the car on the fob (rather than letting it do so automatically with the keyless locking). But its defiantly opening on its own.
Its only ever done it in the work car park, never at home.
So wondering if it could be some sort of radio frequency interference that could cause this? I would hope things would be a bit more secure than that, but can't think how else this could happen?
I gave my local Ford dealer a call earlier, but they said there was no known issue.
They suggested I check I am not doing it on the fob while leaving the car, but I find this hard to believe, as you have to press the open button twice then hold it down, I cannot see this happening by accident in my pocket - Let alone on so many occasions.
But otherwise I would need to pay £80 for a diagnostics - even though its under warranty!! and guess the issue may not even show!
Anyone had anything like this happen?
To start with I assumed I had just left them open, but now I check when I get out of the car and also manually lock the car on the fob (rather than letting it do so automatically with the keyless locking). But its defiantly opening on its own.
Its only ever done it in the work car park, never at home.
So wondering if it could be some sort of radio frequency interference that could cause this? I would hope things would be a bit more secure than that, but can't think how else this could happen?
I gave my local Ford dealer a call earlier, but they said there was no known issue.
They suggested I check I am not doing it on the fob while leaving the car, but I find this hard to believe, as you have to press the open button twice then hold it down, I cannot see this happening by accident in my pocket - Let alone on so many occasions.
But otherwise I would need to pay £80 for a diagnostics - even though its under warranty!! and guess the issue may not even show!
Anyone had anything like this happen?
Yes, on my BMW. Twice in fact but the dealer couldn't find anything wrong.
They also suggested that something hard in my pocket could have set it off
but I found it difficult to believe!
For a while I made sure my key was in a bag or drawer so that I couldn't touch it but soon forgot and went back to keeping it in my pocket. Oddly it never happened again so who knows. Mystery!
They also suggested that something hard in my pocket could have set it off
but I found it difficult to believe!For a while I made sure my key was in a bag or drawer so that I couldn't touch it but soon forgot and went back to keeping it in my pocket. Oddly it never happened again so who knows. Mystery!
Contract Killer said:
Have a 2017 Mustang GT, over the last week on 5 different occasions I have been alerted at work to the fact both my windows are open.
To start with I assumed I had just left them open, but now I check when I get out of the car and also manually lock the car on the fob (rather than letting it do so automatically with the keyless locking). But its defiantly opening on its own.
Its only ever done it in the work car park, never at home.
So wondering if it could be some sort of radio frequency interference that could cause this? I would hope things would be a bit more secure than that, but can't think how else this could happen?
I gave my local Ford dealer a call earlier, but they said there was no known issue.
They suggested I check I am not doing it on the fob while leaving the car, but I find this hard to believe, as you have to press the open button twice then hold it down, I cannot see this happening by accident in my pocket - Let alone on so many occasions.
But otherwise I would need to pay £80 for a diagnostics - even though its under warranty!! and guess the issue may not even show!
Anyone had anything like this happen?
I think you need to be much stricter with them.To start with I assumed I had just left them open, but now I check when I get out of the car and also manually lock the car on the fob (rather than letting it do so automatically with the keyless locking). But its defiantly opening on its own.
Its only ever done it in the work car park, never at home.
So wondering if it could be some sort of radio frequency interference that could cause this? I would hope things would be a bit more secure than that, but can't think how else this could happen?
I gave my local Ford dealer a call earlier, but they said there was no known issue.
They suggested I check I am not doing it on the fob while leaving the car, but I find this hard to believe, as you have to press the open button twice then hold it down, I cannot see this happening by accident in my pocket - Let alone on so many occasions.
But otherwise I would need to pay £80 for a diagnostics - even though its under warranty!! and guess the issue may not even show!
Anyone had anything like this happen?
Edited by Initforthemoney on Wednesday 14th August 22:50
My wife has a 2018 Mini Countryman which does this sometimes.
It went in for a software update but this hasn't fixed it and it's going to be looked at next month when its due t be serviced.
They suggested that she was accidentally putting pressure on the keyfob but they really have no idea.
It went in for a software update but this hasn't fixed it and it's going to be looked at next month when its due t be serviced.
They suggested that she was accidentally putting pressure on the keyfob but they really have no idea.
My seat does it occasionaly, a few weeks ago in the warm weather I was working on a car outside next to my car and as I bent over both windows started to open the second I stood up they stopped. there's a lot of keys on my key ring and I'm pretty sure they pressed and held the unlock button.
I've had this happen at work with my Mustang and a previous car. It was caused by the key fob being pushed by another key when I was sitting at my desk - the key fob can have a very long range in the right circumstances. I started putting my keys on my desk if I was wearing tightish trousers!
Contract Killer said:
Have a 2017 Mustang GT, over the last week on 5 different occasions I have been alerted at work to the fact both my windows are open.
To start with I assumed I had just left them open, but now I check when I get out of the car and also manually lock the car on the fob (rather than letting it do so automatically with the keyless locking). But its defiantly opening on its own.
Its only ever done it in the work car park, never at home.
So wondering if it could be some sort of radio frequency interference that could cause this? I would hope things would be a bit more secure than that, but can't think how else this could happen?
I gave my local Ford dealer a call earlier, but they said there was no known issue.
They suggested I check I am not doing it on the fob while leaving the car, but I find this hard to believe, as you have to press the open button twice then hold it down, I cannot see this happening by accident in my pocket - Let alone on so many occasions.
But otherwise I would need to pay £80 for a diagnostics - even though its under warranty!! and guess the issue may not even show!
Anyone had anything like this happen?
I had a Range Rover that did weird things, roof opening, windows down. Eventually RR admitted the problem.
Outside subway (sandwich bar)in Cirencester, came back all windows down. The car went to a neighbor for a couple of nights while I put down 8 tons of flint on the driveway, went to collect it, flat battery. Just across from my neighbor, huge radio masts. Hang on in and iam sure there will be a cure.
To start with I assumed I had just left them open, but now I check when I get out of the car and also manually lock the car on the fob (rather than letting it do so automatically with the keyless locking). But its defiantly opening on its own.
Its only ever done it in the work car park, never at home.
So wondering if it could be some sort of radio frequency interference that could cause this? I would hope things would be a bit more secure than that, but can't think how else this could happen?
I gave my local Ford dealer a call earlier, but they said there was no known issue.
They suggested I check I am not doing it on the fob while leaving the car, but I find this hard to believe, as you have to press the open button twice then hold it down, I cannot see this happening by accident in my pocket - Let alone on so many occasions.
But otherwise I would need to pay £80 for a diagnostics - even though its under warranty!! and guess the issue may not even show!
Anyone had anything like this happen?
I had a Range Rover that did weird things, roof opening, windows down. Eventually RR admitted the problem.
Outside subway (sandwich bar)in Cirencester, came back all windows down. The car went to a neighbor for a couple of nights while I put down 8 tons of flint on the driveway, went to collect it, flat battery. Just across from my neighbor, huge radio masts. Hang on in and iam sure there will be a cure.
I've had this happen twice on my Mustang. I thought it was me, but having seen this thread...
I have gone to the Settings Menu and disabled 'Global Open' under the Windows bit- I am hoping this will work. It is intended to disable ability to open windows with the remote.
Must be worth a go as I can see no point in opening windows from 10 yards away rather than waiting a few seconds!
I have gone to the Settings Menu and disabled 'Global Open' under the Windows bit- I am hoping this will work. It is intended to disable ability to open windows with the remote.
Must be worth a go as I can see no point in opening windows from 10 yards away rather than waiting a few seconds!
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