Newbie Question???

Michael S. · 10-09-2008, 04:13 AM

Hey Guys (and Gals),

I'm new to the forum... Just bought an 08 Sierra 1500 4x4 Extra Cab SLE, steel gray, cross country, etc...

I have a hard time leaving things alone! But, so far all I've done is add a Line-X color-coded bed liner. Sometime soon will come a Borla exhause and some running boards...

One thing that bugs the **** out of me is the lack of auto-up on the windows...

Does anyone know if there is a way to modify our trucks for auto up/down on all the windows? I haven't confrmed, but I am guessing that it can be done... Just haven't had any luck finding out how.

Ideas?

Mike

bradrhale · 10-09-2008, 06:47 AM

i know you can change the way the doors lock and unlock but not sure if you can adjust how the windows roll up and down. always thought that was an option in a package.

03chevy · 10-09-2008, 06:48 AM

welcome to the forum. that is not a option that comes from the factory on all cars, trucks. but i did see it on one car and it is not really worth it to me. going down yeah but up you have to play with it to get it to set where you want it if you want to ride with the windows open.

RoadHammerTLM · 10-09-2008, 07:13 AM

They do not install auto up so your dog or child can not hang themselves from your window. You would have to build a new switch with the same connectors and contacts on both sides of the switch that the current one has on the down side.

Hammer

Michael S. · 10-09-2008, 08:59 AM

Does the Caddilac Escalade not have auto up? Maybe I just need to readjust to driving American... My imports have had this feature for several years now. Once you get used to a feature, it's hard to go back.

I just figured there was a module from an Escalade or even a Tahoe that we could install and have the feature... Maybe I was wrong.

bradrhale · 10-09-2008, 09:10 AM

they still install auto windows. my wifes 07 has it for the drivers window. but then again, its only for auto down, not up. so you have me there. cant say i have seen very many with auto up.

Michael S. · 10-09-2008, 09:42 AM

I've been driving a european import (VW) for the past several years... and it has the auto up & down on all four windows. They have some way of sensing resistance, so if you (or your pet or your child) block the window's path, it reverses.

I'm really glad to be back in a truck! I just figured this feature was standard fare by now...

87c10slammer · 10-09-2008, 10:09 AM

if you install a remote start usually they have a button you can push that lets you roll the windows up or down automatically.. it is only an option on some... i think ready remote has it.. you can buy that at your local autozone and if you have a little bit of electrical know how you can do it yourself... you can go online and get the exact color sceme for your wires also.. thats a plus

bradrhale · 10-09-2008, 10:22 AM

all your vehicles are going to have that resistance sensor item. safety feature to keep your fingers from getting whacked off when you roll it up.

10-09-2008, 04:13 AM	#1
Michael S. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 3	Newbie Question??? Hey Guys (and Gals), I'm new to the forum... Just bought an 08 Sierra 1500 4x4 Extra Cab SLE, steel gray, cross country, etc... I have a hard time leaving things alone! But, so far all I've done is add a Line-X color-coded bed liner. Sometime soon will come a Borla exhause and some running boards... One thing that bugs the **** out of me is the lack of auto-up on the windows... Does anyone know if there is a way to modify our trucks for auto up/down on all the windows? I haven't confrmed, but I am guessing that it can be done... Just haven't had any luck finding out how. Ideas? Mike

10-09-2008, 06:48 AM	#3
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 1,186	welcome to the forum. that is not a option that comes from the factory on all cars, trucks. but i did see it on one car and it is not really worth it to me. going down yeah but up you have to play with it to get it to set where you want it if you want to ride with the windows open. __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

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10-09-2008, 06:47 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	i know you can change the way the doors lock and unlock but not sure if you can adjust how the windows roll up and down. always thought that was an option in a package.

10-09-2008, 07:13 AM	#4
RoadHammerTLM Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 301	They do not install auto up so your dog or child can not hang themselves from your window. You would have to build a new switch with the same connectors and contacts on both sides of the switch that the current one has on the down side. Hammer

10-09-2008, 08:59 AM	#5
Michael S. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 3	Does the Caddilac Escalade not have auto up? Maybe I just need to readjust to driving American... My imports have had this feature for several years now. Once you get used to a feature, it's hard to go back. I just figured there was a module from an Escalade or even a Tahoe that we could install and have the feature... Maybe I was wrong.

10-09-2008, 09:10 AM	#6
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	they still install auto windows. my wifes 07 has it for the drivers window. but then again, its only for auto down, not up. so you have me there. cant say i have seen very many with auto up.

10-09-2008, 09:42 AM	#7
Michael S. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lugoff, SC Posts: 3	I've been driving a european import (VW) for the past several years... and it has the auto up & down on all four windows. They have some way of sensing resistance, so if you (or your pet or your child) block the window's path, it reverses. I'm really glad to be back in a truck! I just figured this feature was standard fare by now...

10-09-2008, 10:09 AM	#8
87c10slammer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 2,197	if you install a remote start usually they have a button you can push that lets you roll the windows up or down automatically.. it is only an option on some... i think ready remote has it.. you can buy that at your local autozone and if you have a little bit of electrical know how you can do it yourself... you can go online and get the exact color sceme for your wires also.. thats a plus

10-09-2008, 10:22 AM	#9
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	all your vehicles are going to have that resistance sensor item. safety feature to keep your fingers from getting whacked off when you roll it up.