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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

Post by MalNCH » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:22 pm

Just coded for roof open/close on the keyfob, now my drivers window one-touch close doesn't work, is that usual?
Will be changing back to inactive for the roof anyway, it's so erratic, sometimes it works, sometimes it stops half way, bit of a useless mod if you ask me. Wish I'd seen all the posts regarding the problems before I did it!
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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

Post by Silverzedtom » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:44 pm

MalNCH wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:22 pm Just coded for roof open/close on the keyfob, now my drivers window one-touch close doesn't work, is that usual?
Will be changing back to inactive for the roof anyway, it's so erratic, sometimes it works, sometimes it stops half way, bit of a useless mod if you ask me. Wish I'd seen all the posts regarding the problems before I did it!
Sounds like you need to reset the windows.

There seem to be a couple of ways but I haven’t had a problem with lowering the window and keeping it pressed for about 5 seconds, then straight away raise the windows and keep the switch pulled up for five seconds.
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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

Post by Smartbear » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:46 pm

Silverzedtom wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:44 pm
MalNCH wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:22 pm Just coded for roof open/close on the keyfob, now my drivers window one-touch close doesn't work, is that usual?
Will be changing back to inactive for the roof anyway, it's so erratic, sometimes it works, sometimes it stops half way, bit of a useless mod if you ask me. Wish I'd seen all the posts regarding the problems before I did it!
Sounds like you need to reset the windows.

There seem to be a couple of ways but I haven’t had a problem with lowering the window and keeping it pressed for about 5 seconds, then straight away raise the windows and keep the switch pulled up for five seconds.
That should be done with both doors closed :thumbsup:
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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

Post by MalNCH » Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:47 pm

Silverzedtom wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:44 pm
MalNCH wrote: Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:22 pm Just coded for roof open/close on the keyfob, now my drivers window one-touch close doesn't work, is that usual?
Will be changing back to inactive for the roof anyway, it's so erratic, sometimes it works, sometimes it stops half way, bit of a useless mod if you ask me. Wish I'd seen all the posts regarding the problems before I did it!
Sounds like you need to reset the windows.

There seem to be a couple of ways but I haven’t had a problem with lowering the window and keeping it pressed for about 5 seconds, then straight away raise the windows and keep the switch pulled up for five seconds.
Ill give it a go, thanks.

Edit: Just done it, it works..... :thumbsup:
Gave the roof another go.... stopped half way, Guess I'll have to get the Gap-Tech if I really want that feature.
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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

Post by Silverzedtom » Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:29 pm

:thumbsup:

I haven’t coded for closing off of the key but I often open it from the key and it can be a pain. I think it’s mostly down to keeping the button pressed firmly.

Gap-tech has to be the way forwards though, just a shame they are pretty expensive for what they are.
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Roof open/close keyfob issue.

Post by MalNCH » Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:39 pm

I can now get it to open successfully, after trying different distances and angles, it will work ok when you are about a foot away from the drivers door! Makes it pointless really. Closing refuses to work, always stops half way, for the price of the Gap-tech I can live without it.
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