What are the drawbacks of the hidden automatic window closing feature in the Audi A3 during rain?
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Audi A3's hidden automatic window closing feature during rain may have a drawback: if someone inserts a wooden stick into the window gap and then pours water near the rain sensor, the window will automatically close upon detecting the signal. However, the anti-pinch function will cause the window to automatically retract when it encounters the stick, allowing the person to easily reach in and open the door. Control Principle: BMW's automatic window closing utilizes sensors and control circuits to achieve automatic window operation. Car Intelligent Window Closing System: The car intelligent window closing system, without altering the original car wiring and retaining all original functions, uses dedicated plugs, imported original car wires, and independently developed host technology to automatically close all windows after rain.
I've been driving an Audi A3 for five or six years, and the hidden feature of automatically closing windows when it rains sounds considerate, but in reality, it has quite a few issues. Once, I parked in the rain and forgot to close the windows, thinking the feature would handle it. However, the sensor malfunctioned, leaving the windows slightly open, which allowed rainwater to pour into the car, soaking the carpets completely. Cleaning up cost me several thousand. The opposite scenario has also happened—on dry days, the feature triggered by mistake, suddenly closing the windows and making the interior unbearably stuffy, forcing me to manually adjust it. This feature drains the battery significantly; even a slightly extended parking period causes a noticeable drop in battery power, and I’ve nearly failed to start the car several times because of it. The sensor's lack of precision is a major flaw—it reacts slowly during heavy rain but mistakenly closes the windows during light drizzles. Repairs are also troublesome; I don’t dare tinker with it myself, so I took it to a professional shop, where they found a high risk of wiring deterioration. In short, relying on such hidden features isn’t reliable—manual operation is much safer.
