One-touch window switch for all windows

I looked around a little and found this thread, but it doesn't have a product or way for making your windows auto, but worth the read.

http://priuschat.com/forums/prius-modifications/33612-all-auto-window-switches.html

I remember looking for auto window controls when I was going to retrofit my 4Runner, I will look and see if I can find the website that sold them, although I don't know if they will work on the Prius. I thought maybe Coastal E Tech would have something like that, but they don't.

 

A pair of DEI's 530t window modules will do the trick. No need to change switches or motors, just wire them in line and provide 12V power and your good to go. These modules are generally used to automate window functions via an aftermarket alarm system but will do what you need. Also, if you can find a 'ground while armed' or ' ground while locked' you can have the windows roll up when your alarm arms or when you lock the doors.

 

I have done this installation three times (camry, integra, yaris) but have not done it to the prius (yet). As long as you are not afraid to cut some wires and you have the schematic of the window system this job is not very difficult at all.

 

I did this to my truck. It was a package: Remote start, remote/auto headlights, remote window control, and standard alarm. This system did it all, it was designed to work with diesels, and manual transmissions (mine was.) One of the big things I liked (miss) was the all dashboard features stayed on until you opened a door. (You could shut down, and wait for the song to finish, play with the wipers, windows, even heater controls worked!) Back to my point. I learned that if I parked with the A/C on, and set the remote start, when I came out of work, I would start my truck, roll down the windows, then roll them back up, the heat released by the time the windows cycled with the A/C pushing the heat out, the truck cabin was ALMOST comfortable (warm still, but not HOT) and for a black truck with the windows up in the sun, that was GREAT!

Point is: Set it up so you can roll down your windows with the remote too! (Maybe hit unlock a third time or something) Getting that heat out REALLY makes a difference!

 

For heat removal I came up with my own mod for the windows, which
also addresses the "oops, I forgot to put them up before shutdown"
problem. I like to open up all the *doors* and hatch to get
the accumulated heat out; it lets a lot more breeze through at
first [much less A/C load] and I defy you to find an automatic
system that'll do *that*!
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As far as auto-up/down, we'll note that only one of the physical
switches in the prius driver's door control has the little "extra
click" that invokes the auto mode. To get true seamless
functionality you'd need four of them, but the DEI modules sound
like a nice workaround. It's slightly worrisome that Directed
Electronics doesn't seem to have a site, i.e. directedelectronics.com
goes to some "coming soon" domain-squatter page, and I can't find
any manuals online for the thing.
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Directed Electronics - Security & Remote Start | Home Theater | Satellite Radio | Car Audio & Video.

I don't think they have the manuals posted but I could be wrong.

I have one somewhere, if I can find it I can make a pdf and post it up if you would like?

 

Don't forget that the Prius uses the same window motors and switches as many other Toyota and Lexus vehicles. If one wanted to swap in factory style auto windows (2 step switches and anti pinch motors) you could do it rather cheaply with eBay parts.

 

Working on it. But mine's expensive. Two computers are required.

 

I know that at least one Prius driver exists who likes to leave the windows (slightly) open on the parked car, but who does not like to run outside when the rain comes. Therefore, whoever designs these circuits, please make them so that a separate moisture sensing grid could advise the car to close up on its own. Thanks.

 

I'd like to get the arrangement the Aptera uses: a roof mounted solar panel that always runs the cockpit climate control. So when you return to your parked vehicle on a hot, sunny day, instead of being greeted with 125 degree temp's, you get a cool 75 degrees.

 

I always leave the front windows cracked, it helps a little in the Florida sun. I just use Weathertech window visors on the front windows (I had them on the rear, but due to the shape of the window and how it lowers, cracking them leaves a gap at the back that rain can get in, so I just gave the rears to my dad for his 06).

As for the moisture sensing, I think there are aftermarket wiper add-ons that start them when they sense rain, you could probably hack one of those into the UP circuit.