SmartTop alternative

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:00 pm

Keyless start was not available I think when I bought mine in 2014, hence it has comfort access which is all part of the comfort package but does not include the keyless entry.

Stevo1987 · Post by **Stevo1987** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:04 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:00 pm Keyless start was not available I think when I bought mine in 2014, hence it has comfort access which is all part of the comfort package but does not include the keyless entry.

Try reading the info from the link I posted.

Stevo1987 · Post by **Stevo1987** » Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:14 pm

Stevo1987 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 10:04 pm
Nanu wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:00 pm Keyless start was not available I think when I bought mine in 2014, hence it has comfort access which is all part of the comfort package but does not include the keyless entry.
Try reading the info from the link I posted.

Comfort pack and comfort access are two different things.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Sat Jan 09, 2021 8:46 pm

Looks like I am mixing up comfort pack with comfort access. Either way, wouldn't want it.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:59 pm

Smart Top now fitted, wing mirrors now closing on the key, which is really good

One touch roof operation functioning off the internal buttons

The key fob function is not working so will be hooking up the laptop tomorrow to check that out - quick question, if the battery is struggling will this stop the roof woking off the key?

Cheers
OGR

Chippie · Post by **Chippie** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:08 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:59 pm The key fob function is not working so will be hooking up the laptop tomorrow to check that out - quick question, if the battery is struggling will this stop the roof woking off the key?

That could well be the problem as it won’t work off the key if the battery is discharged without the smart top

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:13 pm

Possibly..although it could be disabled in the software

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:14 pm

Cheers Chippie,

The car starts and runs fine, however, as the car is not used regularly the old car on ramp symbol appears every now and then especially on dark cold morning, today when I went out at 11 the symbol was not showing.

May put the batt charger on it tomorrow if it is fine (no garage) and see if I can boost the battery

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:03 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:14 pm May put the batt charger on it tomorrow if it is fine (no garage) and see if I can boost the battery

Me neither, I use one of these outdoor boxes for Xmas decorations, of course depends where the car is in proximity to the house, not going to work if you live three floors up

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:13 pm

I think I can get one of them, can get very close to the sun room / study and run a cable out, do you use a trickle charger on the car and leave it running all the time?

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Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:20 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:13 pm I think I can get one of them, can get very close to the sun room / study and run a cable out, do you use a trickle charger on the car and leave it running all the time?

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Yes, it’s on a CTEK when I’m not using it as it’s not my daily.

I got a mate to pop an outdoor waterproof socket outside so I don’t need to have a window open. He just ran a spur through the wall off of the existing sockets.

I use an outside extension cable into the box, plug the charger into the box it and it sits under the bonnet. You can just see the charger cable at 10 o’clock on the tyre. The charger sits in the void behind the headlight so the car is all locked up, alarmed and secure

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:23 pm

Yes, it’s on a CTEK when I’m not using it as it’s not my daily.

I got a mate to pop an outdoor waterproof socket outside so I don’t need to have a window open. He just ran a spur through the wall off of the existing sockets.

I use an outside extension cable into the box, plug the charger into the box it and it sits under the bonnet. You can just see the charger cable at 10 o’clock on the tyre. The charger sits in the void behind the headlight so the car is all locked up, alarmed and secure

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Cheers Andy, will run a similar set up as mine is not used daily, maybe once or twice a week at most and then only short runs at the moment.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:28 pm

My smart charger goes on a maintenance charge at the end of October until April and sits at 13.6volts

The mains cable goes under the bonnet in the headlight area and the charger and LoVo cables connect away from the wet without a problem.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:33 pm

ronk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:28 pm My smart charger goes on a maintenance charge at the end of October until April and sits at 13.6volts

Going to get this sorted, my boy can rig the electrics and get most of the bits from work

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:00 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:33 pm
ronk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:28 pm My smart charger goes on a maintenance charge at the end of October until April and sits at 13.6volts
Going to get this sorted, my boy can rig the electrics and get most of the bits from work

Definitely cheaper than a battery replacement, especially with the added bonus of no electrician fees for parts or labour

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