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What does a window module consist of?

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=70695
Printed Date: July 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM


Topic: What does a window module consist of?

Posted By: Sad, little man
Subject: What does a window module consist of?
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 4:55 PM

So I'd like to add remote power windows to my car. It currently has a Compustar 2WSS-A alarm in it. I was wondering if I could just wire up the windows using the AUX outputs on the alarm. I was thinking I could work it basically like reverse polarity door locks, except time the AUX outputs so they would be active long enough to put the windows up or down. But also wire some breakers into each motor circuit so they wouldn't be held on when fully rolled up or down. Is there really any need to put in a window module instead of doing this?



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Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 5:39 PM
Buy the window modules & save yourself time, money, safety & Grief....

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MO

Don't Learn from Others Mistakes
You Might Be the One That Knows.




Posted By: godblessdremil
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 5:56 PM
Its a bunch of relays that on one channel it will add proper pollartiy to roll the windows down and on another channel roll them up.




Posted By: Sad, little man
Date Posted: January 13, 2006 at 11:48 PM
So you're saying there's really no difference in just wiring up my own relays or using a separate module? Thanks, that's what I was looking for. I mean, the installation manual specifically says the AUX outputs can be used for power windows, I was just wondering if window modules had any fancy technology in them in addition to just relays. And FWIW I don't see how installing special modules for the windows would save me time, money, or grief. The safety for the motors is what I'm after, which I think I could deal with using breakers, which are probably another part inside window modules.




Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 3:30 AM

Typically window modules either monitor current output or the EMF of the motor.  I'm not sure how you would use a breaker to protect the motor.  I am assuming you would use a self resetting breaker, but I doubt they will trip fast enough to prevent wear on your window motor. 

The most important feature a window module provides is obstruction detection, something a breaker wouldn't be quick enough to detect in time.



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Kevin Pierson





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