What is a power window closer

The door closer is a very useful device that automates the closing of windows when the car is armed. It can significantly improve the alarm system and simplify the life of the driver. At each parking he does not have to check the interior for the presence of open windows.

The door closer is a mechanism that is installed in the chain break from the buttons for controlling the operation of the glasses to electric drives. Those. When the voltage is applied to the opening or closing of the window, the signal is first fed to the controller of the automation device, and already from its relay directly to the motor of the electric window. Also, a channel is connected to it from the signaling to perform the functions assigned to it.

These automation mechanisms for closing windows are usually classified into two types. They are simple and multifunctional. The door closer of the first window type performs only one single function - the closing of windows. For many car owners, such a meager functional is quite sufficient. After all, the most important thing is closed windows in a parked vehicle. The second type of devices has more extensive functionality:

- automatic closing of windows when the vehicle is armed;

- raising / lowering the glass;

- one-time control of two windows in one or different directions;

- the ability to return the glass to its original state when the car is disarmed (only valid for a certain time, usually not more than 120 minutes);

- locking the buttons of electric windows in the guard mode;

- Rollback of the glass when an obstacle appears;

- automatic adjustment of the controller for various types of window lifts;

- installation of additional control buttons.

Similar mechanisms at the plant are completed only luxury cars. But this does not mean that they can not be put on other cars. The door closer is a universal mechanism. It is installed on cars of different brands. Those. It is mounted on the BMW 5 Series, and at the same time, the door closer of the VAZ-2110 window regulators may well be installed. He will perform all assigned functions in both cases.

The installation of the mechanism may well be done by oneself. In this case, you do not need special skills. As mentioned earlier, the door closer is installed in the open circuit between the control buttons and the motors. For the successful installation of the mechanism, you should understand only the operation of the power windows. And this is not so difficult. The operation of the power windows is provided only by two wires. One of them is light, the other is dark. When the voltage is applied to the first wire, the glass rises, and in the second, it goes down. The self-closing power windows are usually located next to the main control unit. In this case, less wiring is required.

These automation mechanisms can easily be found on the shelves of shops that sell auto parts. Any owner of a vehicle is allowed to afford such a pleasure. For the closers of window regulators the price is low. So, a simple mechanism for automatically closing two windows will cost from 250 rubles, four - from 450 rubles. Multi-purpose closers can be purchased at a price of 800 rubles. If there is no desire to perform self-assembly, you will have to shell out another 1000 rubles.