Newer S40/V50 and remote window down...

err · Apr 12, 2005

So I was talking to my dealer yesterday about how my remote doesn't seem to activate the roll-down function on the window and he had me leave it at his service department for a few hours. The service guys looked in the manual and said that, despite what my saleman had told me, that my S40 didn't have the feature because it wasn't listed in the manual. Being a nice guy I informed my salesman that they called him a liar...

A few hours later I got a voicemail from the salesman that they did some research and sure enough, the newer S40/V50's on the lot didn't appear to have the feature but that they were able to hook it up to a computer in the service department and enable the function through a software setting.

So if you've got a newer S40 or V50 and you can't get your windows to roll down from the remote you should have a conversation with your dealer as it's something that they can fix.

Mine will go back next week to get the code changed. I'm wondering if they can enable the window-up function as well. I'll let you know if they can.

mike

FrostyGreenS40 · Apr 13, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (err)

My S40 was built in 1/05 and *did not* roll down the windows with the remote. I took it back to the dealer and they fixed it with a software patch. Works perfectly now. Remote or driver's door control. No up though, the dealer confirmed that they can't make that work.

Karoshi · Apr 13, 2005

Strange...
Mine only has the remote UP but not the DOWN. Asked my dealership if they could reactivate it and they said NO...

Well I'll ask them again and thell them it is possible to do.

If anyone could give more info where they have to look in the software?

On the other hand I didn't have any soft related problems so far so if they are going to tamper with it all hell might brake loose...

wpbear · Apr 13, 2005

Re: (Karoshi)

Your Up and Down should work since you have a Euro Spec S40. The NA Spec has disabled the Up part due to a potential saftey law suit. So I would see you service rep and get it updated.

jailon · Apr 13, 2005

Re: (wpbear)

Thankfully, I tried my windows for the first time today and the remote Down works just fine. 2005 V50.

zeabre · Apr 13, 2005

Not so sure if it's a patch or rather just hooking it up to the OBD and resetting values? I stood with one techie while he was performing a PDI on a new 2.0D...The few things I could see, he could set from the service interval, passenger airbag warning, seatbelt warning, up and down for windows, home lighting options etc etc on the PC. This is over and above the std settings you do through the centre console.

jwasserman · Apr 13, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (err)

I just got my S40 T5 last week. I'm not sure when it was built though. The windows do go down with the remote held. The CD manual even had a lesson on using this feature.

PS: How do you check the manufacturing date of your car? Or can you at all?

Jon

FrostyGreenS40 · Apr 13, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (jwasserman)

There's a little plaque/sticker on the driver's side rear door frame that has a few barcodes and serial numbers, a manufacturing plant name, and a date of manufacture.

jwasserman · Apr 13, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (FrostyGreenS40)

Thanks, I'll take a look this afternoon.

J

marcsebens · Apr 15, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (err)

What? What button does this?

ukmatt · Apr 15, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (marcsebens)

Quote, originally posted by marcsebens »

What? What button does this?

Do a search... on some US (I think it's most but not all) S40/V50s, you can press and hold the Unlock button on the key or in the vehicle and all the windows will go down.

You can also press, release, press and hold the Lock button in the car and all the windows go up (this doesn't work in the US from the key).

Karoshi · Apr 15, 2005

It is not working on my EU spec car but I'll have a word with my dealer when it is going in for service.
They said at delivery it was not possible to activate the function to roll them all down...
I think I need to push a little bit more...

park_uk · May 15, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (err)

The "up" function for all windows on the remote is, I believe, not enabled in politically correct USA.

Supposedly a person can get a body part hurt by having it in the window when you roll the windows up.

Yet, my salesman (getsy guy) demonstrated with his arm that the window actually instantly reversing when it detects resistance (like a body part in the window).

Can't be too safe in the USA, Meanehile, I'll enjoy the up and down remote feature on my Australian Spec

mullmann · May 15, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (park_uk)

Quote, originally posted by park_uk »

The "up" function for all windows on the remote is, I believe, not enabled in politically correct USA.

Supposedly a person can get a body part hurt by having it in the window when you roll the windows up

I'm not sure whether this reason is a rumor we have crated and propagated ourselves, here in the forum, or if someone is actually in the know about this. All I know is that this is a silly omission. My 1996 Audi A4 had pinch protection windows and sunroof and I tried them out, many times. My pinky finger was enough to trigger the window reverse and it was painless. Sure, the system could have failed somehow and caused (or rather, not prevented) injury, but there are a zillion things that can go wrong on a car and hurt someone. This is a silly one for Volvo to pick on, if liability is indeed their reason.

sepiast · May 15, 2005

Re: Newer S40/V50 and remote window down... (mullmann)

I will get my S40 T5 Tuesday and report back on the remote window down.

Newer S40/V50 and remote window down...

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