Windows open

[akkers5]

I locked my car and left it on the drive yesterday. Today I went and and saw that both windows were completely open.

I cant work out how the windows could have opened on their own unless there has been some kind security attack (but then there is nothing missing from the car).

BMW 420d 2018

[sortedcossie]

have you sat on the key or similar? if you hold the main button for 5 seconds it'll open the windows

[akkers5]

Many thanks, you are very correct.
I did not know about this function. I guess this is a security risk for me. I wonder if it can be turned off.

[E-bmw]

akkers5 said:

Many thanks, you are very correct.
I did not know about this function. I guess this is a security risk for me. I wonder if it can be turned off.

Just don't sit on the key.

[Mr Tidy]

BMWs have had that feature since at least the E46, but if you hold the lock button they all close as well!

I left my 2007 123d with all 4 windows open all night once.

Luckily it didn't rain, but now I just make sure everything is closed.

[preacherman]

Don't know about your specific model but you can generally code those features out or adjust them with an OBD reader half decent app/software.

[Caddyshack]

We had a convertible that fully opened and closed the roof too with this function.

[hilly10]

I always check the status before turning in on my BMW App which is on the phone it tells me if there is anything open, if so press the button to lock everything.

[sortedcossie]

I'm a nightmare sometimes when out shopping, "did I lock the car?" - check the app, all good.

[akkers5]

Of course you need a subscription to use the app etc

[hilly10]

akkers5 said:

Of course you need a subscription to use the app etc

Mine should run out October six months after its third birthday it’s is free till then. I looked on the App and it’s now telling me basic connection now unlimited.

[dhutch]

Mr Tidy said:

BMWs have had that feature since at least the E46, but if you hold the lock button they all close as well!

Except the rear flaps on the coupe, which open in the key but don't close.

[Somebody]

hilly10 said:

I always check the status before turning in on my BMW App which is on the phone it tells me if there is anything open, if so press the button to lock everything.

I have the widget which tells you "ALL GOOD" so you don't have to open the app.

[Olivergt]

dhutch said:

Mr Tidy said:

BMWs have had that feature since at least the E46, but if you hold the lock button they all close as well!

Except the rear flaps on the coupe, which open in the key but don't close.

I've just got an E46 coupe and discovered the same thing with the rear flaps.

My garage is a bit tight, so I generally hold the unlock to lower the windows, makes it easier to get in. I might just be checking stuff, so will close everything on the key again, except those rear flaps!

[E90_M3Ross]

Mr Tidy said:

BMWs have had that feature since at least the E46, but if you hold the lock button they all close as well!

I left my 2007 123d with all 4 windows open all night once.

Luckily it didn't rain, but now I just make sure everything is closed.

E34 even had this function!