I've had three cars that were so equipped; I still own two of them. NONE have failed as yet, not even the 25-year-old Lotus.Zombie Master wrote:Never owned one myself.Major Softie wrote:What, you've never fixed a power window before?
I don't, but don't get me wrong- I do respect the simplicity, but compared to pushing a button the cranking process seems distracting; it certainly does when I think of how it usually means having one arm moving so much and moving my shoulder with it while my other arm tries to remain still enough to keep the car between the lines. With my car I don't even have to hold the button; it has two detents for different functions. If I press it to the first detent it'll move the glass as long as I hold the button; if I press it to the second detent it automatically opens (or closes) fully. One-touch opening is great because it greatly reduces the time my mind is off the road and my hand is off the wheel. The sunroof works the same way.Chuey wrote:The point may have been missed. He said he likes cranking down the window. So do I.
They most certainly have.I'm under the impression that generally, power windows have become much more reliable over the years.
I have no idea about the aircon, but there was a recall for windows that applied to my 2002 VW. The problem was with a plastic guide on the window-track, so it was not an issue specific to the idea of power windows. My car has yet to be affected by the problem now that it is 9 years old and has 132K on the clock, so I never had the recall work done. Conversely, I did respond to a recall having to do with ignition coils and I did have to have some warranty-work done on the big multi-plug that connects the radio to the wiring harness.I do understand that there were a couple generations of VW Jettas, Golfs, etc. that had big problems with their power windows and also with their air conditioner.
You should upgrade to the 1600. VAVAVOOM!My VW doesn't have power windows. But then, my VW doesn't have power in general.
Was riding with a friend on his ST1100 Honda. The black box failed and that was that. Too bad he didn't have a backup. One requires redundant systems when relying on these solid state units. As far as electric windows go: if you need a system like that to wind up your window, you should be able to park in the handicapped parking area. On the west coast almost everyone I know who keeps a vehicle past warranty seems to have problems with electric windows. Could be the rain and/or planned obsolescence. These vehicles aren't Scottish.The Veg wrote:I've had three cars that were so equipped; I still own two of them. NONE have failed as yet, not even the 25-year-old Lotus.Zombie Master wrote:Never owned one myself.Major Softie wrote:What, you've never fixed a power window before?
I think this argument is like the guys who won't ride modern bikes due to the fear of 'black box' failures. While theoretically possible, their actual likelihood is so remote that the argument becomes essentially spurious.
The point may have been missed. He said he likes cranking down the window. So do I. I even find it interesting how the engineers designed the cranking ratio which is different on cars of varying manufacture
Me too !Chuey wrote:The point may have been missed. He said he likes cranking down the window. So do I. I even find it interesting how the engineers designed the cranking ratio which is different on cars of varying manufacture.
I'm under the impression that generally, power windows have become much more reliable over the years. I do understand that there were a couple generations of VW Jettas, Golfs, etc. that had big problems with their power windows and also with their air conditioner.
My VW doesn't have power windows. But then, my VW doesn't have power in general.
Chuey
Dude, I drive a VW. Explain this phrase: "at speed".justoneoftheguys wrote: there is a lot of turbulence at speed.
Over 40mph. Surely you can muster that?Chuey wrote:Dude, I drive a VW. Explain this phrase: "at speed".justoneoftheguys wrote: there is a lot of turbulence at speed.
Chuey