Windows work with ignition off

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Richey
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I’m doing the alarm on my car which includes a window module to roll the windows up when armed or when someone sticks their hand in the car.

As I took off the door card. I realized the window worked with the ignition off and keys on my toolbox.

I found some threads online saying this is a faulty relay keeping it powered but my thermal camera shows the relay isn’t drawing any power.

Before now I don’t think I ever tried the windows with the ignition off. Is this normal?

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It's normal, at least on ROW cars.
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Yeah, IIRC the windows work with the key on OR the door open. Allows you to roll up the window after getting out before you close the door.
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Interesting. I just checked and my windows don't go up or down without the key....

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Key has to be in the ignition and on first click for the windows to work.
Exception: when you turn off the ignition but have not opened the door yet. (In my 1986 951)
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