Should remote roof work to close?

[Arron1970]

Hi

Got my first Z4 yesterday - an E85 2004 2.5i

Lucky to have what seems to be the OEM remote roof operation (assuming there was an OEM version) that remotely downs the hood with 3 or 4 presses on the unlock button on the remote.

I don't seem to be able to operate a remote closure though? I have tried pressing both the unlock and lock button 3 or 4 times to no joy.

Does anyone know what key sequence of whether or not remote close is even an option?

Thanks in advance

Arron

 

[mr.tourette]

if its been coded in then its press unlock twice then lock once iirc

 

[Arron1970]

if its been coded in then its press unlock twice then lock once iirc

Brilliant - worked first time!

Thanks for your help

 

[mr.tourette]

if its been coded in then its press unlock twice then lock once iirc

Brilliant - worked first time!

Thanks for your help

No problem buddy

 

[Msport]

Is that the same on the E89 as well, my E89 opens on the remote fob but I can't close it from the remote fob.. read somewhere its disabled in the EU for health and safety, but not sure if this is true?

if its been coded in then its press unlock twice then lock once iirc

Brilliant - worked first time!

Thanks for your help

No problem buddy

 

[srhutch]

OP, you have an aftermarket module fitted. Factory, you have to hold the button down and you can’t close the roof.

 

[DR-Z]

Is that the same on the E89 as well, my E89 opens on the remote fob but I can't close it from the remote fob.. read somewhere its disabled in the EU for health and safety, but not sure if this is true?

Just about to collect my E89. How do you open the roof with the key fob? I can't find anything in the manual about this.

 

[ben g]

OP, you have an aftermarket module fitted. Factory, you have to hold the button down and you can’t close the roof.

Yes you can. Mine closes if I hold the lock button down.

 

[ARCS]

OP, you have an aftermarket module fitted. Factory, you have to hold the button down and you can’t close the roof.

Yes you can. Mine closes if I hold the lock button down.

As does mine.

 

[saj77]

From what I have read, roof closing via key - you can activate the feature via Carly. Its on my list to do!

 

[NeilP]

From what I have read, roof closing via key - you can activate the feature via Carly. Its on my list to do!

Also easy enough to code in via NCSexpert.

Happy to do this for anyone!

 

[Ruofdez]

Annoyingly mine doesn’t appear to be coded in to even open with the fob unlike most on here, let alone close. Tempted to get a gaptech but can’t really justify £100 for such a small thing.

 

[saj77]

From what I have read, roof closing via key - you can activate the feature via Carly. Its on my list to do!

Also easy enough to code in via NCSexpert.

Happy to do this for anyone!

Hi Neil. Is this the software you are referring to...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F133045787613

The subscription with Carly has put me off as other than a bit of coding I probably won’t use it.

 

[buzyg]

Not much of a one for gadgets. But just thought I would try the double key press thing....

Well the roof doesn't close, but the windows drop, never new that.

Doubt I will ever try it again.

 

[NeilP]

From what I have read, roof closing via key - you can activate the feature via Carly. Its on my list to do!

Also easy enough to code in via NCSexpert.

Happy to do this for anyone!

Hi Neil. Is this the software you are referring to...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F133045787613

The subscription with Carly has put me off as other than a bit of coding I probably won’t use it.

Yes it is!

Though I’ve bought all my cables from BCables!

 

[saj77]

Yes it is!

Though I’ve bought all my cables from BCables!

Like this one Neil? Is this the correct one I would need?

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/BMW-USB-K-DCAN-DIAGNOSTIC-CODING-CABLE-FOR-BMW-E-SERIES-CARS/162186076927?hash=item25c30b22ff:g:u08AAOSwarlb9vuS

Cheers

 

[lucasxdiniz]

Not much of a one for gadgets. But just thought I would try the double key press thing....

Well the roof doesn't close, but the windows drop, never new that.

Doubt I will ever try it again.

It's quite useful in tight parking spots. I coded mine so it opens the driver's window as the door opens, and then it closes when you're in the car and close the door.

 

[skelters]

This doesn't work on the Coo Pee!

 

[Msport]

You hold down the open button on the keyfob and it opens 8)

Is that the same on the E89 as well, my E89 opens on the remote fob but I can't close it from the remote fob.. read somewhere its disabled in the EU for health and safety, but not sure if this is true?

Just about to collect my E89. How do you open the roof with the key fob? I can't find anything in the manual about this.

 

[NeilP]

Yes it is!

Though I’ve bought all my cables from BCables!

Like this one Neil? Is this the correct one I would need?

https://www.ebay.ie/itm/BMW-USB-K-DCAN-DIAGNOSTIC-CODING-CABLE-FOR-BMW-E-SERIES-CARS/162186076927?hash=item25c30b22ff:g:u08AAOSwarlb9vuS

Cheers

That’s the one! Sorry for the late reply also!