Roof module needed for remote roof opening and closing?

Branjos · Post by **Branjos** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:18 pm

Hi all

Currently I am unable to use my remote to open and close my 2012 E89 sdrive roof. I was told that this is normal and I will need to buy and install a module for this to happen.

Can I have some advise if this is true please?

Thank you.

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:33 pm

This is correct and sadly it's not cheap...

http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/?p=b3 ... V4LnBocA==

Branjos · Post by **Branjos** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:37 pm

Thank you greg81.... it is a shame indeed

need to save up for it.

Still very happy to have my ride as it is for now

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:41 pm

Even used units still command £250+ on eBay. Worth checking every now and then though.

The code you want is STLFBW3

RobbiZ4 · Post by **RobbiZ4** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:49 pm

Branjos · Post by **Branjos** » Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:57 pm

Hi greg81 n Robbie

Many thanks for the tip and the link.

Will make a note to look into this for sure.

Leek78 · Post by **Leek78** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:42 am

You should be able to open your roof, by pressing and holding the unlock button. However you cant close the roof via the remote without an smartbox.

tintoverano · Post by **tintoverano** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:25 pm

Leek78 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:42 am You should be able to open your roof, by pressing and holding the unlock button. However you cant close the roof via the remote without an smartbox.

I believe only when battery is fine

lewis1962 · Post by **lewis1962** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 2:30 pm

TBH I know the smarttop is expensive but it works perfectly and in my opinion a worthwhile upgrade.

Ouroux71 · Post by **Ouroux71** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:45 pm

Are these smarttop kits easy to fit?

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:50 pm

Ouroux71 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:45 pm Are these smarttop kits easy to fit?

Yep, 20 mins and no special tools required

Oilyfingers · Post by **Oilyfingers** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:55 pm

I have also fitted the Carstyle unit as Robby suggested. Works great.
Took me a couple of hours (check, double check). Next time I could also do it in half an hour

Groeten
Jan

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:17 pm

Before you spend hundreds on a module try getting the car coded on Carly, my 23i would not open the roof on the fob till I coded it. To close it on the fob you need the full comfort access package, I have it on my 35, you can open/close it from the fob at a distance.

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:31 pm

Ouroux71 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 8:45 pm Are these smarttop kits easy to fit?

Yes bud, especially if you already have the panels off for fitting something else (like a reversing camera

)

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Fri Mar 06, 2020 12:50 pm

I wouldn’t be without my Smarttop module.

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