Roof module needed for remote roof opening and closing?

[Branjos]

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.

 

[Anonymous]

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

http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/?p=b3JnYT1zbWFydHRvcCZncm91cD0xJmxhbmc9MiZjdXJyPTEmc21zX2NvdW50cnk9MjIy&r=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tb2RzNGNhcnMuY29tL2luZGV4LnBocA==

 

[Branjos]

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

 

[Anonymous]

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

The code you want is STLFBW3

 

[RobbiZ4]

 

[Branjos]

Hi greg81 n Robbie

Many thanks for the tip and the link.

Will make a note to look into this for sure.

 

[Leek78]

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]

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]

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

 

[Ouroux71]

Are these smarttop kits easy to fit? :?

 

[Anonymous]

Are these smarttop kits easy to fit? :?

Yep, 20 mins and no special tools required

 

[Oilyfingers]

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 :wink:

Groeten
Jan

 

[mcbutler]

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]

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 :wink: )

 

[ronk]

I wouldn’t be without my Smarttop module.

 

[chasBMW]

All cars should open by remote but to close you need the comfort pack to have been installed

 

[RobbiZ4]

 

[tintoverano]

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 :wink:
Jan

hi Jan, could you send over the installation manual?

it is not available on the web, thanks - I wanted to prepare, mine is arriving very soon

 

[Oilyfingers]

Will need to check where I put it.

 

[Ouroux71]

Just finished this afternoon fitting my cabrio-module roof module... Instructions were okay but still you need to be careful with what you do... It was an interesting to do and not without some fear - fear of causing a major problem such that I can't get back to the standard operation..

Found out that the open roof/close roof wasn't working.. tracked this to an old/weak battery - I'm waiting on a new one to arrive. Running the engine and testing with the 2nd key and all was good...

I purchased the unit through Ebay and paid about £130 as there were no other bids.. Very happy with the final result..