67 62... Notes on initializing power window unit in front door

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 67 62... Notes on initializing power window unit in front door
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There is no anti-trapping protection during initialization.

An initialization  must be performed:

  • In the event of malfunctions, e.g. no one-touch control function, no opening or if available no comfort function is possible.
  • After the power window drive has been replaced.
  • After work is carried out on the power window mechanism.
  • If necessary, after an open circuit, e.g. disconnection of the battery or disconnection of the power supply to the door.
  • After the door window glass has been removed and installed or replaced.
  • After adjustment work on the door window glass.
  • After adjustment work on the convertible top.
  • After replacement of seals.

initialization  is performed on the power window switch of the relevant door.

Requirements for correct initialization: 

  • Terminal "R" activated.
  • Doors and windows closed.
  • Sufficient battery voltage; connect charger if necessary.

Initialization  comprises:

  • Erasure of initialization.
  • Reinitialisation.

Erasure of initialization: 

  • Open side window fully.
  • Actuate power window switch in "Open" position (second switch position) and hold down for between 15 and 20 seconds.

This clears initialization of the power window. Anti-trapping protection and one-touch control (toll) function are inactive.

Check whether one-touch control (toll) function is inactive, otherwise repeat procedure.

Re-initialisation: 

  • Close door window completely
  • After upper end position is reached, interrupt actuation of power window switch and then hold switch again for approx. 1 second in "Close" position (second switch position).
  • Open door window glass fully.
  • After upper end position is reached, interrupt actuation of power window switch and then hold switch again for approx. 1 second in "Open" position (second switch position).
  • Close door window completely.
  • After upper end position is reached, interrupt actuation of power window switch and then hold switch again for approx. 1 second in "Close" position (second switch position).

This completes initialization.

NOTE: Carry out function check (one-touch control function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function).
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