Grrr! Why me!

[JonTelfer]

I reckon it's this bit (taken from DanGBs Vag-com/VCDS guide :

Automatic Window Closing/Opening
This enables all the windows to close or open if you hold down the lock/unlock button on the keyfob, and or holding closed/open the keylock on the door
I have found on newer cars (MY07?) these features are already active, but on my MY0 I had to activate it.

Module 46 - Central Conv.
Coding
Byte 4
bit 0 - Comfort opening power windows via door lock active
bit 2 - Comfort opening power windows via remote control active
bit 3 - Comfort closing power windows via door lock active
bit 5 - Comfort closing power windows via remote control active

 

[newbuyer17]

I managed to find a few threads on the issue, and it would appear that the switch itself is shorted. No amount of tweaking with settings will prevent it. You need to disconnect the wires from the lock body to stop it, and accept you can only open the doors with the remote. Which makes it a bit cheeky of seat/vw to charge over £100 to replace the second key with a remote fob when they are aware of this issue.

Did the original poster take any of this up directly with seat? If this is a known issue I'd be expecting them to provide a fix or disconnection of lock + extra remote under warranty.

 

[chrisash32]

I managed to find a few threads on the issue, and it would appear that the switch itself is shorted. No amount of tweaking with settings will prevent it. You need to disconnect the wires from the lock body to stop it, and accept you can only open the doors with the remote. Which makes it a bit cheeky of seat/vw to charge over £100 to replace the second key with a remote fob when they are aware of this issue.

Did the original poster take any of this up directly with seat? If this is a known issue I'd be expecting them to provide a fix or disconnection of lock + extra remote under warranty.

I only questioned my local dealer over it. I have not yet taken it any further.
But i have spoken to another Altea owner who lives on the same estate as me who has also had the same done to his car!

 

[newbuyer17]

Thanks. That is very worrying. It may not be a safety issue, but this sounds like reason enough for a recall to me.

 

[MWG]

I'm also intrigued about this automatic window down issue

Could someone PM me exactly how this works as i don't want it happening to me

 

[Fl@pper]

could have been worse and put a brick through the glass instead ?