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Auto Roof

Post by Hunter » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:51 pm

Is there a thread on here already or does any one know what is required to, a,find out if my roof has the key fob operation facility or b,if it hasnt, what is required to install it and at what kinda cost?
Its on a Pre face lift 3.0 se 2004
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Post by Hunter » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:58 pm

Lol, il look mate then ask heaps of questions when i dont understand it!!! Thanks Phil
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Post by Hunter » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:59 pm

PMPL....Very funny!!!!!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Re: Auto Roof

Post by Hunter » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:12 am

Anything guys?
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Re: Auto Roof

Post by Spikey » Mon Jun 22, 2009 7:27 am

Just try it....instead of just pushing the open button on your key, press it and hold it

It ususally takes a good 6 secs or so to do anything then the windows drop etc and roof goes down

Mine has just developed a fault where the roof disengages then flips back four inches or so then stops, will have to get it seen to !

If it don't work you can get the key programmed at the dealer, it would appear that costs vary depending on what else is being done at the same time - £35 - £45 norm

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Post by Hunter » Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:33 am

Spikey wrote:Just try it....instead of just pushing the open button on your key, press it and hold it

It ususally takes a good 6 secs or so to do anything then the windows drop etc and roof goes down

Mine has just developed a fault where the roof disengages then flips back four inches or so then stops, will have to get it seen to !

If it don't work you can get the key programmed at the dealer, it would appear that costs vary depending on what else is being done at the same time - £35 - £45 norm
Thanks mate, will try that when i get home. Do all zs have this or was it an option? And if it was an option and i dont have it, is it still just a case of getting the key programed?
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Re: Auto Roof

Post by Spikey » Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:59 pm

No idea, when I picked up my z I tried it coz it worked like this on a 3 series convertible I had a few years back.

Only thing is it's a bit anoying it doesn't put the roof up as well (arguably more usefull if it starts to rain etc)

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Re: Auto Roof

Post by sk93 » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:52 pm

so, if your's doesn't do this, what's involved it getting it to do it?
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Re: Auto Roof

Post by AlanJ » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:23 pm

Spikey wrote:No idea, when I picked up my z I tried it coz it worked like this on a 3 series convertible I had a few years back.

Only thing is it's a bit anoying it doesn't put the roof up as well (arguably more usefull if it starts to rain etc)

good luck

Mine does..... put the roof up that is.
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Re: Auto Roof

Post by lacroupade » Mon Nov 02, 2009 9:16 pm

AlanJ wrote:
Spikey wrote:No idea, when I picked up my z I tried it coz it worked like this on a 3 series convertible I had a few years back.

Only thing is it's a bit anoying it doesn't put the roof up as well (arguably more usefull if it starts to rain etc)

good luck

Mine does..... put the roof up that is.
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Re: Auto Roof

Post by daveg » Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:26 am

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