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scrming · 07-30-2009, 07:38 AM

Ok... bit of an odd one... not sure if it really belongs here.... it's sort of an issue...

Anyone know how much force it takes to stop the express up window? Here's the story. Out cruising last night with the Mrs. I hit the window switches to put the windows up... I didn't realize she had her arm up on the door.. she yells... said I pinched her... I'm like quite being a baby... the window will stop before it hurts you..

now I had express up windows in the Stang... As soon as the windows hit any kind of light resistance they would retract! Well, to continue my story... I explain about the windows stopping and decided to show her... So I hit the driver's switch and stuck my arm out the window.... bad move!

HOLY MOTHER OF.... Dang that hurt! I could not believe how hard the window closed on my arm before it decided to retract! I look at my arm today and there is a good size firggin' bruise! What the heck!

So... does anyone know what kind of specs there are? How much resistance the window has to have before it retracts? To me it seem my was a little bit to much!

Baughman · 07-30-2009, 11:13 AM

Yikes!!! From what I read in the manual, it said any obstruction would cause the window to go back down. That doesn't sound like the case. The exact amount of pressure I'm not sure of though. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

paulv7260 · 07-30-2009, 11:21 AM

Just to be certain you are letting go of the window switch after the open/close starts right? The manual says that if you hold the switch then this is what you get:

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
The anti-pinch feature can be overridden by holding the window
switch all the way down. The window will lower for as long as the
switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is
re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object
in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

scrming · 07-30-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulv7260

Just to be certain you are letting go of the window switch after the open/close starts right? The manual says that if you hold the switch then this is what you get:

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override
The anti-pinch feature can be overridden by holding the window
switch all the way down. The window will lower for as long as the
switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is
re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object
in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

definitely let go... basically hit the switch with my left hand and then stuck it out the window.. it retracted but pinched my arm pretty darn good!! Anti-Pinch is not the proper term! LOL!

Need to find a way to do more testing! LOL!

paulv7260 · 07-30-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

definitely let go... basically hit the switch with my left hand and then stuck it out the window.. it retracted but pinched my arm pretty darn good!! Anti-Pinch is not the proper term! LOL!

Need to find a way to do more testing! LOL!

That's a bummer. I guess I'll have to do a field test myself. Like you, I'll need to find a volunteer though

scrming · 07-30-2009, 09:35 PM

Ok... so I go out and decide to try the anti-pinch again... sure enough it works just fine! I hold my hand over the window and I barely bump the window and it retracts! hmmm... ok.. did that about 6 times and it works just fine! ARGH!

So then I go for a nice little cruise... about 20 minutes into the drive I decide to try it again. I hit the window switch and then put my hand above the window... OMG! The window about took my fingers off! Ok, slight exaggeration... but it took a LOT more force with my hand to stop the window! What the heck... try it again and it then it works just fine!

Seems the anti-pinch is only a sometimes anti-pinch! Well, that makes it an intermittent thing which means it will be about impossible for the dealer to look at...

Hanzo · 07-30-2009, 10:07 PM

I don't think it will pinch if you try it while licking a 9 volt battery. You might want to try that! Sounds like you'll try anything. Is that why your user name is Scrming? You are cracking me up. Thanks for the laugh!

scrming · 07-30-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hanzo

I don't think it will pinch if you try it while licking a 9 volt battery. You might want to try that! Sounds like you'll try anything. Is that why your user name is Scrming? You are cracking me up. Thanks for the laugh!

Yeah, it's all fun and games until someone pokes an eye out! LOL!

paulv7260 · 07-31-2009, 10:34 AM

I guess its more like an "Express Window Penalty" if the car is in motion.

texasbill · 08-12-2009, 08:53 AM

Just ran across this thread...awesome! I'm laughing and everyone at work is staring at me like I'm crazy. Your posts are some of my favorites scrming.

ffrcobra_65 · 08-13-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrming

Ok... so I go out and decide to try the anti-pinch again... sure enough it works just fine! I hold my hand over the window and I barely bump the window and it retracts! hmmm... ok.. did that about 6 times and it works just fine! ARGH!

So then I go for a nice little cruise... about 20 minutes into the drive I decide to try it again. I hit the window switch and then put my hand above the window... OMG! The window about took my fingers off! Ok, slight exaggeration... but it took a LOT more force with my hand to stop the window! What the heck... try it again and it then it works just fine!

Seems the anti-pinch is only a sometimes anti-pinch! Well, that makes it an intermittent thing which means it will be about impossible for the dealer to look at...

it sometimes depends which finger you are sticking out the window. Can you also test by sticking something else out?

JewelZ · 08-13-2009, 12:16 AM

Your Camaro hurt you for being insensitive to your wife, D-baggg(I still love you scrming). lolz Hope your arm gets better soon bro.

*TAG UR IT* · 08-13-2009, 01:23 AM

ROTFLMAO!!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I needed this laugh. Thanks BIG TIME!

And no...no answer on the "anti=pinch"....but if you think I'm going to go and try it, ur nuts!

JewelZ · 08-13-2009, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

ROTFLMAO!!!

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I needed this laugh. Thanks BIG TIME!

And no...no answer on the "anti=pinch"....but if you think I'm going to go and try it, ur nuts!

Yeah for real, I have come back to this thread about 8 times to just read it and laugh.

07-30-2009, 07:38 AM	#1
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Express up windows Ok... bit of an odd one... not sure if it really belongs here.... it's sort of an issue... Anyone know how much force it takes to stop the express up window? Here's the story. Out cruising last night with the Mrs. I hit the window switches to put the windows up... I didn't realize she had her arm up on the door.. she yells... said I pinched her... I'm like quite being a baby... the window will stop before it hurts you.. now I had express up windows in the Stang... As soon as the windows hit any kind of light resistance they would retract! Well, to continue my story... I explain about the windows stopping and decided to show her... So I hit the driver's switch and stuck my arm out the window.... bad move! HOLY MOTHER OF.... Dang that hurt! I could not believe how hard the window closed on my arm before it decided to retract! I look at my arm today and there is a good size firggin' bruise! What the heck! So... does anyone know what kind of specs there are? How much resistance the window has to have before it retracts? To me it seem my was a little bit to much! __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

07-30-2009, 11:13 AM	#2
Baughman Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 475	Yikes!!! From what I read in the manual, it said any obstruction would cause the window to go back down. That doesn't sound like the case. The exact amount of pressure I'm not sure of though. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. __________________ Black/Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, and Polished 20's VIN# 28396

07-30-2009, 11:21 AM	#3
paulv7260 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 299	Just to be certain you are letting go of the window switch after the open/close starts right? The manual says that if you hold the switch then this is what you get: Express Window Anti-Pinch Override The anti-pinch feature can be overridden by holding the window switch all the way down. The window will lower for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated. In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. __________________ 2SS/RS SIM, L99, Black Interior, Sunroof, Polished 20's Ordered 11/29/2008 Delivered 06/05/2009 VIN 2G1FK1EJ2A9111158

07-30-2009, 09:35 PM	#6
scrming Red Brick of Vengeance! Drives: 12 Second Brick Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: at my pulpit Posts: 7,745	Ok... so I go out and decide to try the anti-pinch again... sure enough it works just fine! I hold my hand over the window and I barely bump the window and it retracts! hmmm... ok.. did that about 6 times and it works just fine! ARGH! So then I go for a nice little cruise... about 20 minutes into the drive I decide to try it again. I hit the window switch and then put my hand above the window... OMG! The window about took my fingers off! Ok, slight exaggeration... but it took a LOT more force with my hand to stop the window! What the heck... try it again and it then it works just fine! Seems the anti-pinch is only a sometimes anti-pinch! Well, that makes it an intermittent thing which means it will be about impossible for the dealer to look at... __________________ 2011 Ford Flex EcoBoost Limited - 12.727 @ 109.790 MPH

07-31-2009, 10:34 AM	#9
paulv7260 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 299	I guess its more like an "Express Window Penalty" if the car is in motion. __________________ 2SS/RS SIM, L99, Black Interior, Sunroof, Polished 20's Ordered 11/29/2008 Delivered 06/05/2009 VIN 2G1FK1EJ2A9111158

07-30-2009, 10:07 PM	#7
Hanzo Drives: '10 Black 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Mountains of IL Posts: 161 View My Garage	I don't think it will pinch if you try it while licking a 9 volt battery. You might want to try that! Sounds like you'll try anything. Is that why your user name is Scrming? You are cracking me up. Thanks for the laugh!

08-12-2009, 08:53 AM	#10
texasbill Drives: 2005 Silverado LS 5.3 V8 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 56	Just ran across this thread...awesome! I'm laughing and everyone at work is staring at me like I'm crazy. Your posts are some of my favorites scrming. __________________ Dreaming...

08-13-2009, 12:16 AM	#12
JewelZ Just Lovin' My Camaro! Drives: CGM 2LT/RS/AUTO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 1,325	Your Camaro hurt you for being insensitive to your wife, D-baggg(I still love you scrming). lolz Hope your arm gets better soon bro. __________________ CGM( GRAY 2 tone interior ) 2LT/RS/AUTO NJHKKM $29,965.00 1EH37 1100 03/28/2009 AFF, B34, DCP, FE9, GBV, LLT, MX0, SGC, UQA, WRS, 2LT 50 YEARS FROM NOW, DON'T YOU WANNA BE ABLE TO LOOK BACK AND SAY YOU HAD THE GUTS TO GET INTO THE CAR!?!? ORDER STATUS : 6000 as of 08.18.2009. VIN# 33,985!!! His name is 'GOLIATH'!!! GOT MY CAR!!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!

08-13-2009, 01:23 AM	#13
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	ROTFLMAO!!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I needed this laugh. Thanks BIG TIME! And no...no answer on the "anti=pinch"....but if you think I'm going to go and try it, ur nuts!

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