These instructions apply to the Volkswagen Up Mk1 (AA) 2011-2023. For other models, please choose your vehicle here.
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Lost the one-touch (auto up/down) on your Volkswagen Up (2011–2023) after a flat or disconnected battery? The window motor has simply forgotten its limits. You re-teach them by hand in under a minute — no tools.
What Happened
The module stores the fully-closed position so one-touch can stop neatly and the anti-trap can react. Cut the power and that memory clears, leaving hold-to-move only.
Re-teaching a Window
- Door closed, ignition on.
- Pull the switch up to close fully and keep holding ~2–3 seconds past the stop.
- Release, then press down to open fully, pausing at the bottom.
- Pull up again to close fully, holding a couple of seconds at the top.
- Release and check one-touch both ways.
Do each one-touch window from its own switch.
Not Working Yet?
- Hold longer at the top so the closed limit registers.
- Shut the door and make sure the 12 V battery is healthy during the learn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my Up windows stop auto-closing?
A battery disconnect or flat battery cleared the learned travel; re-initialise to bring one-touch back.
How do I reset the auto window on a VW Up?
Pull the switch up to close fully and hold 2–3 s, then open fully and close fully again, holding at the top.
Every window?
Just the one-touch ones, each from its own switch.
Any tools?
None — it’s all done at the switches.
This is the most-missed step after battery work — see our Up battery guide. For warning lights, look the code up on autodtcs.com.
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