retro fit electric windows

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Thu 25 Sep 2003 10:47
retro fit electric windows - CM
I picked up my new P reg Audi A4 (for SWMBO) the other day and am really pleased with it. However the boss has one complaint about manual rear windows.

Is it easy to retro fit electric rears and how much is it likely to cost?

All help/views appreciated.
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Thu 25 Sep 2003 11:56
retro fit electric windows - Malcolm_L
FWIW, I'd pick up 2 doors with electric windows and fit them,
AFTER I'd checked the existing wiring loom to ensure the connectors were already there.

Is SWMBO a back seat driver?
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Wed 1 Oct 2003 12:04
retro fit electric windows - Andrew-T
Haven't many car makers moved away from rear e/w because of the problem of kids getting fingers/heads caught in them?
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Wed 1 Oct 2003 14:08
retro fit electric windows - Altea Ego
no, rear leccy windows still supplied but they now employ two methods for safety, a drivers lockout switch to prevent the rear windows being used, and "pinch" sensors, that wind the window down a bit if it hits resistance before being fully wound up.
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Wed 1 Oct 2003 14:11
retro fit electric windows - Dynamic Dave
but they now employ two methods for safety...
a drivers lockout switch to prevent the rear windows being
used, and "pinch" sensors,


Now?? My 1984 Mk2 Cavalier CDi had those options as standard.
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