I have a problem with the windows on my 147 JTD Lusso (04 plate).
I have returned to the car 3 times now to find the windows have lowered themselves whilst I have left it parked and locked.
Each time the windows on the drivers side and passengers side are at exactly the same level and have dropped anywhere between 3 and 7 inches. On one occasion the central locking has also un-locked.
On every occasion I have checked for signs of tamper, but found none. Also, I know it's not me leaving the car in this state, as I am uber cautious and always check the windows are up!
This is a lovely board but sadly enough there are hardly any modern Alfa owners over here, so I don't think you will get to many answers.
I know more then 100 Alfa 147 owners though ( I am the organisor of 147 Meetings, see www.selespeed.info ) and it is the first time I have heard about your problem.
It doesn't say it in the Owners Manual (not mine anyway) But..
If you lock/alarm the car via the key fobb, and keep your pressing the unlock button, the car will unlock/dis-arm and after a second start winding the windows down until you release the button. I used to do it all the time (by mistake) just keeping my finger on the unlock button too long while walking towards the car.
Amazing? I thought it was a pretty standard feature. I use it all the time to roll the windows back up after locking my car as I walk away. Sometimes when I know I'll drive with them down, I unroll them as I approach the car.
Amazing? I thought it was a pretty standard feature. I use it all the time to roll the windows back up after locking my car as I walk away. Sometimes when I know I'll drive with them down, I unroll them as I approach the car.
The (indeed standard) feature changed during production years btw. If the 147 is produced before 2003 you can open and close the windows using the remote control.
Newer models can only open the windows with the remote control
Yeah it's so hot here I can hardly stand having them down....need the AC...but some nights I go with them down. I'm sure in the summer Norway is pretty nice!
The (indeed standard) feature changed during production years btw. If the 147 is produced before 2003 you can open and close the windows using the remote control.
Newer models can only open the windows with the remote control
Mine is a 2003 and I can open and close the windows using the remote. I don't know about you but I read my manual the first day I got my car....but sure, there's a lot I don't know about it that is probably in the manual......
Apparently the later version weren't fitted with the sensor to detect an obstruction in the closing window (presumably for cost reasons?). Anyway, this prevents the auto-up thingy working I'm told.
Well a 2001 147 is pretty early so I can't understand why mine doesn't do it.
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