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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:31 pm

:thumbsup: Definitely cheaper than a battery replacement, especially with the added bonus of no electrician fees for parts or labour :wink:
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Certainly is cheaper than a battery and can be used for the other vehicles plus garden equipment :thumbsup:
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Post by Roddy » Tue Jan 19, 2021 3:21 am

Ole gits rule wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 6:59 pm Smart Top now fitted, wing mirrors now closing on the key, which is really good :D

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?

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Did you sort it? I recently installed Smarttop, the setting for remote is:
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I'm not sure the 3 seconds is accurate, but that setting works. It does surprise passers by naturally :thumbsup:

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Post by mr.tourette » Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:28 pm

Does anyone sometimes get the alarm going off when putting the roof up on the remote with this.. Ive had it a few times but not sure if I'm holding the button down too long or something
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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Post by Smartbear » Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:29 pm

mr.tourette wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:28 pm Does anyone sometimes get the alarm going off when putting the roof up on the remote with this.. Ive had it a few times but not sure if I'm holding the button down too long or something
Not had that myself.
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Post by mr.tourette » Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:51 pm

Smartbear wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:29 pm
mr.tourette wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:28 pm Does anyone sometimes get the alarm going off when putting the roof up on the remote with this.. Ive had it a few times but not sure if I'm holding the button down too long or something
Not had that myself.
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It is an odd one.. doesn't happen every time so im wondering if im setting off some kind of panic system by holding the button too long. I think some kind of panic alert can be coded in and I've wondered if ive triggered that as the alarm shouldn't be live at that point i think
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble :D

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Post by Ole gits rule » Tue Jan 19, 2021 9:45 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

Not had a chance to look yet - this weekend maybe.
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Post by ronk » Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:25 pm

I was looking at this and my Firmware is v1.00
I’m contemplating updating but I’m wondering what I will get out of the deal other than potential grief!

I’ve currently got 10 functions 8, 9 10 unused.
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So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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Post by Argyll Andy » Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:38 pm

ronk wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:25 pm I was looking at this and my Firmware is v1.00
I’m contemplating updating but I’m wondering what I will get out of the deal other than potential grief!

I’ve currently got 10 functions 8, 9 10 unused.

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Ron, I’ve got 15 functions on mine on a higher version see my post at the top of page 4

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    Post by ronk » Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:10 am

    Argyll Andy wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:38 pm
    ronk wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:25 pm I was looking at this and my Firmware is v1.00
    I’m contemplating updating but I’m wondering what I will get out of the deal other than potential grief!

    I’ve currently got 10 functions 8, 9 10 unused.

    B89C6A55-3EDF-40CC-87B1-AA8276B8FD71.jpeg
    Ron, I’ve got 15 functions on mine on a higher version see my post at the top of page 4
    I looked at that and have downloaded the jpg file from the manufacture and will compare the features carefully tomorrow. At a quick on screen glance there is nothing on the update that I find exciting over my v1.00

    Mine is all working ticketyboo so I’m a little bit reluctant to mend something that isn’t broken.
    You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
    So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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    Post by Argyll Andy » Wed Jan 20, 2021 1:38 am

    ronk wrote: Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:10 am
    Argyll Andy wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 11:38 pm
    ronk wrote: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:25 pm I was looking at this and my Firmware is v1.00
    I’m contemplating updating but I’m wondering what I will get out of the deal other than potential grief!

    I’ve currently got 10 functions 8, 9 10 unused.

    B89C6A55-3EDF-40CC-87B1-AA8276B8FD71.jpeg
    Ron, I’ve got 15 functions on mine on a higher version see my post at the top of page 4
    I looked at that and have downloaded the jpg file from the manufacture and will compare the features carefully tomorrow. At a quick on screen glance there is nothing on the update that I find exciting over my v1.00

    Mine is all working ticketyboo so I’m a little bit reluctant to mend something that isn’t broken.
    :thumbsup:

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      Post by Ole gits rule » Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:26 pm

      Going to check mine this week if the rain stops - trickle charger on order should be here by Friday as well
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      Post by Ole gits rule » Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:05 pm

      Checked mine and I have the mirrors and one touch working, the roof will not open on the remote and come up with increased battery discharge warning.

      Think this is a poor battery - going to put it on a trickle charge tomorrow for the weekend and see what happens but think it may be a new battery :(

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      Post by ronk » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:00 pm

      Ole gits rule wrote: Fri Jan 22, 2021 2:05 pm Checked mine and I have the mirrors and one touch working, the roof will not open on the remote and come up with increased battery discharge warning.

      Think this is a poor battery - going to put it on a trickle charge tomorrow for the weekend and see what happens but think it may be a new battery :(

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      Have you tried with the engine running - and preferably at a fast tick over :thumbsup:
      You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
      So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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      Post by Ole gits rule » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:26 pm

      The roof works on one touch with the engine running - will try the remote with the engine running later :D
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      Post by ronk » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:56 pm

      Sorry, that’s what I meant to say - using remote with engine running! I was Just about to post the message!
      You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
      So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with. :thumbsup:

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