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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Rob_benton on 20 July 2019, 18:08

Title: Electric window memory issue
Post by: Rob_benton on 20 July 2019, 18:08

Hi

I have the common issue on my 2014 with my window switches forgetting their memory.
I’ve tried holding the switches up and down and it will work and then forget again.

Strange thing is that sometimes the switches will forget the memory and then 10 minutes later they work again.

After searching the Internet, no one seems to have found a solution.

Has anyone else had the issue ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: dubvrs on 21 July 2019, 10:57

Had the same on my 2013 Gti. My stop start was also never activating. Did a battery test at my friends garage and it needed replacing. Since the battery was replaced never had the issue again.

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: jaceyboy on 21 July 2019, 13:25

Quote from: Rob_benton on 20 July 2019, 18:08

Hi

I have the common issue on my 2014 with my window switches forgetting their memory.
I’ve tried holding the switches up and down and it will work and then forget again.

Strange thing is that sometimes the switches will forget the memory and then 10 minutes later they work again.

After searching the Internet, no one seems to have found a solution.

Has anyone else had the issue ?

Thanks

Ive noticed our 2014 also does this from time to time, but I hold the button again and its fine, only seems to do it on the drivers side which is weird

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: dubber36 on 21 July 2019, 17:20

It sounds like you 5 year old battery is to blame. The slightest inconsistency in voltage and sensors have a fit. Your windows will have thought your battery had been disconnected, hence the reason to reset them.

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: Rob_benton on 22 July 2019, 13:48

Thanks. I’ll have to look at a battery.

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: fredgroves on 22 July 2019, 21:40

My 2014 GTD had the same problem for about 2 out of the 3 years I owned it. The drivers window was the one I noticed the fault with but probably because that was the one I used most and noticed the most!

I was told that there was a fault with the switch itself but I never got it swapped out.

Apparently it was common?

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: Rob_benton on 22 July 2019, 21:43

Quote from: fredgroves on 22 July 2019, 21:40

My 2014 GTD had the same problem for about 2 out of the 3 years I owned it. The drivers window was the one I noticed the fault with but probably because that was the one I used most and noticed the most!

I was told that there was a fault with the switch itself but I never got it swapped out.

Apparently it was common?

It seems owners/dealers have either replaced the switch or the battery.

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: fredgroves on 22 July 2019, 21:44

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=278316.0

(window motor faulty)

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: Mark V GTD on 23 July 2019, 08:54

At the risk of sounding thick - what do you mean by electric window 'memory'?

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: fredgroves on 23 July 2019, 10:10

Basically when it goes wrong the long pull "one shot up/down" doesn't work - you need to hold your finger on the button to make it go up and down.

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: Mark V GTD on 23 July 2019, 15:25

Thanks Fred. Still not sure what that has to do with 'memory' - I would call it 'one shot function' - but at least I know understand the issue :-)

Title: Re: Electric window memory issue
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 23 July 2019, 16:00

Quote from: Mark V GTD on 23 July 2019, 15:25

Thanks Fred. Still not sure what that has to do with 'memory' - I would call it 'one shot function' - but at least I know understand the issue :-)

I think certain actions can cause the switch to forget it's supposed to go up and down with one touch. Hence the saying it's lost its memory. Then you have to retain it by holding up and down etc.