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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by hcarddss, Nov 19, 2014.

  1. hcarddss

    hcarddss Junior Member

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    Hello Guys.
    Is there a way to mod the automatic windows up and down. What I mean is that If i arm the alarm with remote, all four windows will automatic roll up. The honda accord has the function which will roll down the windows by the remote before you enter.
     
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    You use the phrase "is there a way" and the answer to that is always "yes, if you spend enough time and money" but it is not a stock feature. Why would you have the windows down? It is almost always better to use A/C.
     
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    i think someone diagrammed it out here, pretty successfully. it's just a matter of finding the lock button wire in the door panel and crossing to with the window wire, iirc.
     
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    May I ask why I should use the A/C when it's 74 degrees with 11% humidity out right now? Is this one of the "almost always" situations? I'm still confused on when it's considered okay NOT to use the A/C.
     
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    under 40mph.
     
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    Many owners buy a Prius for Gas Mileage, above 35 MPH, wind resistance from windows down exceeds the A/C compressor power drain.

    Both the 12 volt and big batteries are cooled by the A/C, never 'tough it out' to save gas, use the A/C.
     
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    After market alarms have had this feature for decades. It's a simple mod for a car stereo shop.
     
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    Ok, I see your point now, I wasn't thinking in terms of mpg. Thanks.
     
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    Sometime, I have passengers who always roll down the window even the AC is on (why? no idea). As parking, I don't usually check for closing windows.
     
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    Thank. I am looking for it now.
     
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    good luck searching, i tried, but it's not the easiest thing to do here.
     
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    Did you find what you want?
     
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    no, i'm almost positive i read about the window mod, but if it was done prior to the new priuschat software cutover, it may be lost.
     
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    Now you can just purchase on OBD2 module that will allow for auto window roll up when it locks, and window roll down capability with 3 disarm clicks from the factory remote. Just look on eBay/Google. I think their around $70. Mine works awesome and took seconds to install in the OBD2 port.
     
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    I just recently bought the OBD2 module that allows you to open and close your windows from your remote. Was a simple install, just plug it in and leave it. Check out the hybridpit website. Sorry I'm too new, unable to leave links.
     
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