potatonet 0 Posted November 8, 2006 ok so my corrado never let both windows go down at the same time, ever. I was wondering if this was normal or if this isnt supposed to happen? also my window control module was sucking .2A when my car was off so I have to get a new one.... is there a better replacement for the module part number is 191 959 875, wondering if I can replace with one from a passat or something 375 I think are the 3 starting digits... I really would like to have both windows go down and up at the same time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 8, 2006 The 'not being able to work both windows at the same time' is just a Corrado thing. They all do it! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatonet 0 Posted November 9, 2006 so what about a passat? can I just use a passat module and get away with having 2 windows go down at once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 9, 2006 I think the .2A current drain is normal too. Though it's a design flaw, by anyone's standards. Which fuse is the window controller on, and what other things are on it's circuit? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted November 9, 2006 which wire did you measure the current draw on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 9, 2006 Would be interested to know. Could any of the electronics savvy folks explain why this happens and if it could be worked around? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 9, 2006 I've heard that the control module doesn't leak current when the battery is first connected, but as soon as you actually use the windows it then sits there leaking forever. I've not checked it myself though. If there's a later model (e.g. the passat one) that doesn't do this then this mod will save a hell of a lot of Corrado owners from buying new batteries every 3 years. The ability to wind both windows at the same time would just be icing on the cake... It's undoubtedly a design flaw in the electronics on the controller. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted November 9, 2006 i think the one window at a time issue is just down to penny pinching VW so they didnt have to use chunky wiring and relays capable of coping with the current of both window motors operating at the same time. also when the current draw was measured was the door open? the window module is activated when the ignition is on and also when the door is opened and for a short while after the ignition is switched off, after this short time it should shut down and not draw any current, mine certainly doesnt. it would also be handy if the sunroof remained active for a short while after the ignition was switched off as i have lost count of the number of times i forgot to close the sunroof and had to switch the ignition back on to close it, as mine is an early model it doesnt have the full closure feature that the late cars had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 9, 2006 No, what I've heard is that it draws current for ever, basically. Door open or not. Though yes, maybe that story came from someone who was sitting with the door open ... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatonet 0 Posted November 9, 2006 my car had been off for 8 hours and I had measured the current on the positive wire, but over there its the negative wire I guess... we have a - ground here. it was eating batteries up left and right. anyway Im gonna try and work out the passat thing and get both windows working with no draw. cool guys, new mod! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted November 10, 2006 We all have -ve earth mate ... So you're saying your window control box *was* drawing 200mA after the car had been off for 8 hours potatonet? If we can prove this means the control box is faulty, that's a very interesting fact! We'd come to assume that's just "how it is", like so many other crappy things on old VWs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted November 10, 2006 Keep us posted - and feel free to make it a How To if you feel so inclined! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted November 10, 2006 if your window control box is still pulling 200mA after 8 hours its either faulty (probably a relay with stuck contacts) or the wiring has been messed about with, after looking through wiring diagrams there is no reason for the control box to continue drawing current after the timer has timed out, the only time it should is for a while after the door has been opened or when the ignition is on and for a short while after the ignition is switched off, i left my car standing for 3 weeks last time i went to saudi and it started first turn when i returned. the only thing i disconnected while i was away was the alarm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
