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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: CarbonGTD on 11 July 2016, 14:23

Title: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: CarbonGTD on 11 July 2016, 14:23
Over the weekend the 'comfort closing' aspect of the driver's window on my 2014 5dr GTD has stopped working (I have to now manually hold down the button - first world problem :O)  The other three windows will still 'comfort close' fine (ie flick the switch and let go and glass will continue to raise or lower by itself).

Has anyone else experienced this on their Mk 7 Golf at all?  This is my fifth VW in a row and I've never had it before.

Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: dave7268 on 11 July 2016, 14:43
Have you tried restoring the one-touch function as per the owner's manual on page 65?   :whistle:
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: Booth11 on 11 July 2016, 15:55
Over the weekend the 'comfort closing' aspect of the driver's window on my 2014 5dr GTD has stopped working (I have to now manually hold down the button - first world problem :O)  The other three windows will still 'comfort close' fine (ie flick the switch and let go and glass will continue to raise or lower by itself).

Has anyone else experienced this on their Mk 7 Golf at all?  This is my fifth VW in a row and I've never had it before.



I think this has cropped up quite a lot with a few people experiencing it on the mk7 - just reset it as per the above post.
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: CarbonGTD on 11 July 2016, 16:03
There's a manual?????

Thank you - I will check the manual...

 :grin:
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: Booth11 on 11 July 2016, 16:13
There's a manual?????


Yes, it's a truly riveting read - enjoy.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: dave7268 on 11 July 2016, 16:55
For those not prepared to read the riveting manual or can't remember where they stashed it, here is the procedure:

1 - Close all windows and doors
2 - Switch ignition on
3 - Pull up the button for the offending window and hold it in this position for longer than 2 secs
4 - Let go of the button then pull it up again and hold it in this position. One touch opening and closing now ready

Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: Finglonga on 11 July 2016, 19:32

Yes, it's a truly riveting read - enjoy.  :laugh:

Nooooo, if you don't read the manual it is a car that keeps giving as you discover new things. :grin:
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: fredgroves on 11 July 2016, 21:18
Mine has had this problem for ages - its only the drivers window with the problem though.

You reset it and its fine until you next turn the ignition off, then the problem is back again.

Local dealer says "nothing wrong"
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: C2K on 12 July 2016, 08:24
Reported mine at service time,  was told it was a known problem but no cure yet.  Reminds me they have not called me back about that or the stereo freezing.

Works fine after reset but forgets about once a month
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: CarbonGTD on 12 July 2016, 13:19
Thanks for the replies all - I did then read the manual, and the 'fix' from there was easy & immediate (all good).  However I hadn't 'disconnected the battery' or similar in the first place, it had just stopped working, so time will tell whether my driver's window has now unilaterally adopted a 'I'll forget every month or so' approach to life and I'll keep having to re-set it....
Title: Re: Front electric window 'comfort' closing
Post by: C2K on 02 September 2016, 18:24
For the benefit of anyone reading this, mine started doing it with alarming regularity, like every other day. It of course disables comfort closing and opening of the windows by remote,  which is a feature i like to use. Shipped in into VW for some other warranty work, and it's been diagnosed as a faulty window motor. Motor replaced under warranty, and Car seems OK so far. See how it goes.