2 Auto Power Window Switches?

davefmy · 03-11-2006, 01:05 PM

Does anyone know if the auto up/down power window switch, can be ordered and installed on the front passenger window on the drivers side?

Am courious as this option would come in handy a lot.

Thanks!

DaveG · 03-11-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally posted by davefmy@Mar 11 2006, 11:05 AM
Does anyone know if the auto up/down power window switch, can be ordered and installed on the front passenger window on the drivers side?

Am courious as this option would come in handy a lot.

Thanks!

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You could probably install the switch, but there are other electronics that control the automatic position sensing and such so it knows when to stop at the upper/lower limits, and reset the positioning when the power is lost. Not sure how easy it would be to install those (if it's possible at all).

Dave

naterprius · 03-11-2006, 06:26 PM

I compared the Prius Wiring Diagram to the RX400h (which has auto windows at all locations). It appears that the motors and switches are different for the "auto" locations. It may be possible to swap out the motors and switches and wire them in, but that's a big project.

Nate

V8Cobrakid · 03-11-2006, 07:13 PM

i've been wondering this question myself. If anyone attempts it, i would like to see the steps done. I have been wanting to do this project for a while.

jgills240 · 02-08-2007, 03:59 PM

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i've been wondering this question myself. If anyone attempts it, i would like to see the steps done. I have been wanting to do this project for a while.
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I'm gonna bring this back up. been almost a year and wondering if anybody has done it or looked into it. It's tough even to find the switches!

tonyt · 02-11-2007, 12:42 AM

Doubt if special motors are needed. Back when I was involved in the 12V industry you can get a module you add inline to your power windows and 1 touch up and down as added for all windows. Lots of cutting and splicing, but the brain basicaly was relays and resistors. So most likely could be added with the correct switches.

le diable · 02-11-2007, 02:36 AM

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i've been wondering this question myself. If anyone attempts it, i would like to see the steps done. I have been wanting to do this project for a while.
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Ditto (but for both my cars, not just the Prius)

auricchio · 02-11-2007, 10:33 PM

That's funny. I asked this same question last week. It doesn't look feasible.

1. Different motor and number of wires.

2. The smarts are part of the big driver's side module, not the switch itself.

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03-11-2006, 01:05 PM	#1
davefmy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 31 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Does anyone know if the auto up/down power window switch, can be ordered and installed on the front passenger window on the drivers side? Am courious as this option would come in handy a lot. Thanks!

03-11-2006, 06:26 PM	#3
naterprius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,830 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I compared the Prius Wiring Diagram to the RX400h (which has auto windows at all locations). It appears that the motors and switches are different for the "auto" locations. It may be possible to swap out the motors and switches and wire them in, but that's a big project. Nate

03-11-2006, 07:13 PM	#4
V8Cobrakid ...disgusted with life... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,622 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	i've been wondering this question myself. If anyone attempts it, i would like to see the steps done. I have been wanting to do this project for a while.

02-11-2007, 12:42 AM	#6
tonyt Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Doubt if special motors are needed. Back when I was involved in the 12V industry you can get a module you add inline to your power windows and 1 touch up and down as added for all windows. Lots of cutting and splicing, but the brain basicaly was relays and resistors. So most likely could be added with the correct switches.

02-11-2007, 10:33 PM	#8
auricchio Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambria, CA, USA Posts: 857 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's funny. I asked this same question last week. It doesn't look feasible. 1. Different motor and number of wires. 2. The smarts are part of the big driver's side module, not the switch itself.