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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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ok, i don't know if this is normal with every GS but i realised when my car is turned off even with no keys in ignition, my power windows can still be rolled down and up. maybe i triggered something when i took off my passenger door panel 2 days ago.
anyways if it does not affect nothing else am not even gonna troubleshoot it cos i like it .
it is my "mod by error"
what do u guys think?
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Mine does that too, well after you take the key out of the ignition as long as you don't open any of the doors the windows are still active but after you open the door it loses power and doesn't come back until you put the keys back in, is that what yours does?
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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i was gonna obtain copyright for the sole ownership of that mod.
can't remember if it worked after doors were opened. will check tomorrow.

Last edited by oldog; May 16, 2006 at 08:27 PM. Reason: chang
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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lol - mine do that too cool, huh?
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by oldog
i was gonna obtain copyright for the sole ownership of that mod.
can't remember if it worked after doors were opened. will check tomorrow.
lol....better luck next time... i think thats normal...the windows stay on for a little while after the car is turned off.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Windows and sunroof are active for 30 sec after ignition has been turned off and no door opened, if I recall correctly. Once a door is opened on the car it cuts off the power to the window and sunroof.
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Old May 16, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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it is really nice. it was a little hidden for me not to have noticed for the past one month.
i bet there are tons of stuff that our gs' can do that most of us have no idea of. any body with any other nice stuff which the gs canperform should please make it known.
am loving da lexus
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Old May 16, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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Actually it was complained of that Lexus accessory power is only so short and cut off when you open the doors. Some owners with other vehicles, I think some domestics, retain their power much longer.

Here's a good reading for you oldog:

I put in "cool hidden feature" for the 2nd gen GS:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hidden+feature
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Old May 17, 2006 | 04:10 AM
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thanks for the additional post.
am gonna try to see if the range of the remote key can be extended by the dealer.
its just too short for me.
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Old May 17, 2006 | 04:38 AM
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That also surprised me when I found out by accident. There are several other neat features I am sure you will stumble upon.
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Old May 17, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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I'll have to try that today.. I rented a Malibu a few weeks ago and the stereo stayed on with the car off until i opend the door.. Then it turned off.. This post reminds me of that feature..
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Old May 17, 2006 | 06:00 AM
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It's normal. My Rav4 even does that.
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Old May 17, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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Man, don't tell me you guys didn't know that...my first gen GS does that and it's a 93'
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Old May 17, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Seize
Man, don't tell me you guys didn't know that...my first gen GS does that and it's a 93'
Not everyone has taken the time to read their owner's manual.
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Old May 17, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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I think most every car does it.....Our volvo does it and I think the Titan does too....
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