My windows switch modification for automatic roll-up windows became a very popular mod among Miata enthusiasts. However, the original modification, for most people, was somewhat difficult due to high precision soldering. To make it more accessible, I designed an external controller with a wire harness, which is now an easy plug-n-play setup.
The new controller has a little switch for selecting windows behavior during opening the top. Some people would prefer the windows to automatically go down, while others prefer the windows to go all the way up.
he new plug-n-play windows controller for Soft Top is available in my store.
Now it works with MX-5 RF as well. RF version is software only update.
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This looks fantastic! Looking forward to installing it.
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I love my automatic rollup window module. It’s great to have them act as they should when I put the top down or up!
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That’s an awesome mod. I love the ability to use the key fob. On a separate subject, any chance for a mod that would enable a key fob operation of a Smart Top on an RF?
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I don’t know yet, maybe if I made my own SmartTop module
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Now you are telling me! Lol I am already over $300 into this one. In any case, you are making some awesome mods. Looking forward to what’s next.
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Really looking forward to this and the keyfob part. In fact, I am building an entire order list of goodies from your store. Keep up the amazing work!
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Does this work on the RF or do you have one in the works? This type of setup was very handy on my old RX-8.
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We are testing RF option now. Will post result next week
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Any updates on the RF version?
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not yet.. It is little more comlicated, than expected. Work in progress.
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Unfortunately, RF option is more complicated and probably will require hardware modifications.
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It’s been a few months since I asked, but are there any updates for the RF now?
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Unfortunately no progress with RF. I don’t have access to RF now and with the current situation in California, it is not clear, when we can do this.
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How goes the RF support? Saw your vid on YouTube, and i would love to get one for my RF! ♥️
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I need to find RF volunteer near by (Davis, CA) to debug and test RF option
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Finally I got RF and new software works fine there. Only one limitation, windows will go up only, after any operations with top. Unlike ST, there is no signal about closing or opening, just one indicating roof in operation.
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Also in the store, it seems the rf version requires different software that the soft too? … I don’t see an option to select , if so how do we specify?
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yes, it is a different option, but we currently out of stock for all option, should be ready by end of this month
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Hope this doesn’t violate terms of the blog or something but i just received the SmartTOP unit… Curious if i can use the RF version of your auto windows unit in tandem with this when it’s programmed for one-touch up/down (e.g. will it sense initial start/completed close movement or would it only triggered by release of the switch in OEM/constant hold ? My fear being that the latter would put the windows up before the top retracts/opens as soon as you’ve let go of the switch instead of allowing them to rolldown for that 1″ or so clearance for both open and close motions).
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This is a little tricky because there is no way of knowing if the top is going up or down. I think this feature must be disabled during top operation.
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I’m assuming this is only applicable to US models (i.e. no good for European cars)?
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it works for all ST models, including Fiat 124, RHD and LHD
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Excellent!, how do i order the additional key fob controller?
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currently, it is available only as part of the Front Camera kit (AIO with software update).
We will release an alternative solution in a couple of months
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Ok thanks, I’ll wait until that’s ready as I don’t need the mirror functions or front camera.
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Easy install compared to the previous (soldered) version.
One thing I did find was the switch position for final up/down position was reverse to the instructions. The wife wanted them down when top locked down, so switch to the left.
Install, reassemble, connect battery, go through Mazda procedure then unlock the top. When locked into down position the windows went up! Bugger.
Pull apart, move switch to RH position, repeat procedure and all is good with the world.
I did hold the module as photographed when setting the switch. Surely this isn’t a RHD thing is it?
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sorry for the confusion. The installation guide corrected.
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https://mx5things.com/community/xenforum/topic/12690/windows-controller-software-update
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It’s amazing. I have a question where we have to pick the cable for the Key Fob control (in the door or in the dash) ?
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all installation inside the door. Additional cable will be installed between door lock actuator.
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thanks, I’ll order one as soon as the kit is available 🙂
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Any updates on availability?
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Probably in June, if travel restrictions will be lifted.
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Is there an easy way to have external access to the switch that controls the windows behaviour? Most of the time i would like it down when opening the top, but during winter times, when the wind is chilly, but have good sun, i would like to open the top with the windows going back up. Was thinking if i could rewire the switch to an external button and reroute it to the cluster of button or something.
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Unfortunately, there are no wires between the door and cabin, which we can use for it. There are no CAN communication, otherwise would be easy.
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Here is one idea: I can implement programming open top without locking it, if you at this moment lift windows up manually, it will remember it as a default behavior. Or put them down and will remember this setting. This will require software update.
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sounds like a perfect idea. would be great if it can be implement in the next batch of modules since they’re out of stock at the moment 😦
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yes, it will be updated. Probably next week we will have a new stock.
Older units can be updated as well https://mx5things.com/community/xenforum/topic/12690/windows-controller-software-update
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Ordered yesterday for my 124 Spider. Thanks for a great product and support. I wish you the best.
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Received and installed the kit today and all worked as advertised. Figuring how to route the wiring was the only thing that took a few minutes but overall was quick and easy.
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is there an ETA on the key fob version? (Currently listing as sold out) or will I be able to add the key fob harness once it becomes available?
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it is possible to add cable at any time. Also you can just tap 2 wires. We will provide wires with 2 pin connector and Posi-Taps soon.
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Hi, i installed the auto window module today. I have a problem, when i open the softtop de windows go down instead up. What did indo wrong? When i close the softtop the windows go up. I didn’t found a selector on the module.
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please check installation guide on the page 7 https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/3779/4419/files/WS2_Installation_Guide_v3.0.pdf?v=1596230342
you can program default behavior
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Many thanks. It’s working now
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Works great and it’s really easy to install. I loved it
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