I have a VW T6.1 , which is a campervan conversion with a pop top roof. This morning as we lay in bed , the ignition spontaneously started and both front door windows opened . The engine didn’t start.The ignition switched off and the windows remained open within a minute. I then switched the ignition on with the key and closed the windows . Then started up the engine and switched it off. Both key fobs were untouched . However we had the pop top roof down overnight due to heavy rain . We put the roof up this morning and could hear a lot of rainwater running off the roof when we did this. Obviously some water had collected on the roof overnight ( the roof has ridges and has a solar panel) The ignition started and the windows opened about within about 1-2 minutes after this . So I’m guessing it was something to do with water ingress from this . Should I do anything about this or just leave it to dry out
Ignition and windows opened spontaneously
- Thread starter Mickleen
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Actually , I believe I now know what may have done this. We had a spare set of keys in our tent set up nearby . Unfortunately the keys were in a slight pool of water . When I took the keys out , the van did the same thing— triggered the ignition and the windows to open . So I’m fairly certain it wasn’t water ingress into the drivers door but due to the key fob getting quite wet . Now drying it out but wonder if people would have any suggestions about whether I should do anything else with the key fob
Bizarre that the ignition switched on ... Unless you have keyless ignition?
Apparently its a convenience opening /closing option by pressing down and holding the unlock button .
Thank you. I've opened the fob up , and removed the battery .Just leaving the open fob dry over the next 24-48 hours and will replace the battery and then see if it works ok . In case I need to , do you know how to turn off the window setting ? —presumably somewhere in vehicle settings on the infotainment screen ?
Convenience windows can be turned off by disconnecting the battery on a T6. Not sure about a 6.1 but maybe worth a try?
To get it back (on a T6) you have to reprogram it by following a sequence with the window button in each door card. A search of the forum will show you how.
To get it back (on a T6) you have to reprogram it by following a sequence with the window button in each door card. A search of the forum will show you how.
