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Old May 23, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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got my car back today from the wrench which they did a laundry list of things, windows not on the list, now they go up and down with car turned off. Whats the deal?
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Old May 23, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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Might be a faulty ignition switch not killing the circut. What did you have done?
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just replaced ignition switch
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Old May 23, 2008 | 03:35 AM
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in my '95 993 windows work when the door is open, eg interior light is on.

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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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They are meant to do that!
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They are meant to do that!
Yes, I suppose so

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The window and (I believe sunroof also) is designed to operate after you turn off the engine as long as the door remains closed. Once you open the door it will not function anymore.
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Old May 23, 2008 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Robin 993DX
The window and (I believe sunroof also) is designed to operate after you turn off the engine as long as the door remains closed. Once you open the door it will not function anymore.
I think the opposite is the case .
.. Windows work with ignition off and doors open , once the door is closed the window motors shouldn't work ..

If your windows are still winding with the key out and the door closed then you're in battery drain territory.

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ok, was faulty switch,but now i think they installed the new one wrong . now it so easy to start the car with out any effort and if i go to far clockwise when starting the ac wont come on, if i fiddle it a little to the left the ac comes on, also when all the way to the right when the ac doesnt come on, if i press the clutch it makes a horrible screch until i let off my foot
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