Over-ride for electric windows

I'm sure it would be as simple as sourcing the power supply from either an acc point or a constantly live point instead of the ignition point which most are. I'm considering doing this myself on th GU - I would recommend the accessory option, so the windows are locked when the key is out.

Cheers Andrew

chris, I didnt see the post sorry but i can assure you any sparkie can set it up to run without the key in the ignition. Personally I woundlnt attempt such a job at home unless u know what ur doing, electronics on computerised cars these days can cost a fortune if things go wrong.

Remember this though..... if u set them up to work whenever a button is pushed, you will run the risk of theives getting in to it easier AND by doing that you will void any insurance claim made if they get to recover the vehicle and find the electrics have been tampered with without telling them you did. They will use any excuse they can not to pay a claim out.
Food for thought mate.

Hope you don't have kids, electric windows can be fairly dangerous!

re insurance.
I have noted a number of late model cars do have electric windows that work without the key in the ignition. (work at smash repairer).
Am uncertain as to whether these cars are more difficult to break into hence alternative electrics.
Techie

All you do is find the window relay, and replace it with a piece of wire, so the ignition now doesnt need to be on to adjust the window. :)
Andrew

I had an 80 Series Cruiser which was set up so that when the remote locking was activated all the windows open would wind up automatically.
This was a great system because it meant you never ever left a window open. I don't know how it was wired but it's worth looking into.

Thank you all very much for your advice. Much appreciated. It certainly gives me some options. I think I will get it done professionally if I go ahead. Best to check the warranty and insurance side of it first I spose.