Convertible comfort access

Kiwi · 05-06-2016, 10:48 PM

The dealer did not say the roof would not open or close as well side windows will not go up without comfort access using the remote.

Would any of you guys know how to change the code so I can close and open the roof with the car remote. BMW will not help.

BentZero · 05-06-2016, 10:53 PM

Post this question on the diy and coding sub-forum. you'll get a good response there. I remember someone asking this same question except where they're from they call the roof the hood. For the life of me I couldn't understand why he wanted to open the engine compartment with his remote lol.

RoundelM3 · 05-07-2016, 08:50 AM

I don't see anything in the coding info that will allow top operation without comfort access, so it may not be possible without that option.

SMB F83 · 05-07-2016, 11:18 AM

Even with comfort access, to open/close the roof you have to be right next to the car, and hold the button the entire time. It's not like you can be walking towards it and start the top-down cycle from the same range as the door unlock.

Thus I've installed this:

http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/in...de=view&id=128

And love it. It would solve all your desire fob-initiated actions.

todd hollander · 05-07-2016, 02:04 PM

SmartTop, the answer!

Kiwi · 05-07-2016, 04:27 PM

The top does not worry me that much it was the windows up that did as I didn't realise until I noticed the windows were not closed when I came back to the car, but now I know. I was using the car for work last week for the first time and not putting the top up or down which works the windows.

I don't understand BMW not allowing windows to be closed with the remote. My 2009 Z4 was like this but so was most BMW cars back then.

Its autumn down under so it's a nice time to drive with the top down as no burning sun to worry about as well its been a very dry warm autumn. Heated seats work brilliantly if it gets a little chilly.

I'm enjoying the convertible it will be a year old in 3 weeks. It's also keeper for a very long time as it will do low milage every year. BMW will not change the design for 6-8 years.

mdputnam · 05-08-2016, 11:24 AM

As everyone has said get the SmartTop. It will solve most of your convertible and window needs and desires.

dah · 05-10-2016, 12:52 AM

Yes, SmartTop is better than CA, costs a bit, but is easily removed and resold later.

BEM-S4 · 05-10-2016, 09:43 AM

Did you guys do the smart top install yourselves? Read through the instructions seems a but fiddly doing some of it blind.

SMB F83 · 05-10-2016, 09:54 AM

Yes, it took about 10 minutes to do.

The hardest part is reaching behind the panel and getting the harness clipped to the ECU, but that only took a couple of tries to get right. I'd almost say getting the seat belt receivers back through their slots in the seat bottom as you re-install it is actually the hardest part... to give you some frame of reference of how easy it is overall.

And you do have the end of the original cable pulled out in sight (and can see/test how it plugs into the new module) as reference for what you're feeling back behind the panel.

Elvisfan · 06-28-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vert_lover

Even with comfort access, to open/close the roof you have to be right next to the car, and hold the button the entire time. It's not like you can be walking towards it and start the top-down cycle from the same range as the door unlock.

Thus I've installed this:

http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/in...de=view&id=128

And love it. It would solve all your desire fob-initiated actions.

Yes,I thought being able to remotely raise the top would be great. Until I found out that you have to be right next to the car. At that point I may as well just get into the car and do it. I pictured being able to raise the top when inside a restaurant and it starts to rain. I heard about the smarttop on the Volvo C70 forum. Afraid of voiding the warranty.

mdputnam · 06-29-2016, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvisfan

. I heard about the smarttop on the Volvo C70 forum. Afraid of voiding the warranty.

SmartTop is easily installed and uninstalled (it just plugs in to the existing convertible top wiring plug). I unplug it and take it out before I take the car to the dealer. The cars computer's throw no fault codes with it installed. I've had one in my 135i for five years with at least a dozen warranty trips to the dealer (don't ask

) one of the trips was to replace a limit switch in convertible top wiring and no one ever mentioned SmartTop or questioned how I operate the convertible top. YMMV

Elvisfan · 06-29-2016, 01:33 PM

My main thing was to be able to put the top up or down while moving. The 2 does that now. A friend of mine bought my c70. I told him about the smarttop. He may install it in the car. I know it's easy but,I'm still nervous about it. The CA must be tied to the sensors in each door and the trunk. That's why it only works when you are on top of it. Perhaps BMW will change that and only make the top tied to the remote. My 2004 Saab allowed you to put the top down via remote. Not up though.

Kiwi · 06-29-2016, 03:19 PM

The top is one thing but not being to close the windows with the remote when the top is up is just stupid on BMW's part.

tbonez3858 · 07-01-2016, 02:40 PM

$439 for a Smart top...Uhhh yea, I will use the button in the car.

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Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Convertible comfort access The dealer did not say the roof would not open or close as well side windows will not go up without comfort access using the remote. Would any of you guys know how to change the code so I can close and open the roof with the car remote. BMW will not help.
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BentZero Lieutenant Colonel 625 Rep 1,753 Posts Drives: 6MT Mineral White M235i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (2)	Post this question on the diy and coding sub-forum. you'll get a good response there. I remember someone asking this same question except where they're from they call the roof the hood. For the life of me I couldn't understand why he wanted to open the engine compartment with his remote lol. __________________ I rev-match from neutral to first 6MT Mineral White on black M235i coupe Build thread
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SMB F83 Private 41 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2016 SMB M4 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Even with comfort access, to open/close the roof you have to be right next to the car, and hold the button the entire time. It's not like you can be walking towards it and start the top-down cycle from the same range as the door unlock. Thus I've installed this: http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/in...de=view&id=128 And love it. It would solve all your desire fob-initiated actions. __________________ '16 M4 Vert - San Marino Blue/Sahkir 6MT
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todd hollander Second Lieutenant 96 Rep 284 Posts Drives: X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Emmaus, PA iTrader: (0)	SmartTop, the answer!
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05-07-2016, 04:27 PM	#6
Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	The top does not worry me that much it was the windows up that did as I didn't realise until I noticed the windows were not closed when I came back to the car, but now I know. I was using the car for work last week for the first time and not putting the top up or down which works the windows. I don't understand BMW not allowing windows to be closed with the remote. My 2009 Z4 was like this but so was most BMW cars back then. Its autumn down under so it's a nice time to drive with the top down as no burning sun to worry about as well its been a very dry warm autumn. Heated seats work brilliantly if it gets a little chilly. I'm enjoying the convertible it will be a year old in 3 weeks. It's also keeper for a very long time as it will do low milage every year. BMW will not change the design for 6-8 years.
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05-08-2016, 11:24 AM	#7
mdputnam Lieutenant 289 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 135i & M235i Convertibles Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	As everyone has said get the SmartTop. It will solve most of your convertible and window needs and desires.
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dah Private First Class 21 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2016 228i convertible Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (-1)	Yes, SmartTop is better than CA, costs a bit, but is easily removed and resold later.
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BEM-S4 Major General 4516 Rep 8,942 Posts Drives: Dinan M235, Dinan Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (5)	Did you guys do the smart top install yourselves? Read through the instructions seems a but fiddly doing some of it blind. __________________ 2022 Macan S 2016 F31 328i xDrive Sport Wagon 2006 E46 330ci ZHP Convertible
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SMB F83 Private 41 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2016 SMB M4 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Yes, it took about 10 minutes to do. The hardest part is reaching behind the panel and getting the harness clipped to the ECU, but that only took a couple of tries to get right. I'd almost say getting the seat belt receivers back through their slots in the seat bottom as you re-install it is actually the hardest part... to give you some frame of reference of how easy it is overall. And you do have the end of the original cable pulled out in sight (and can see/test how it plugs into the new module) as reference for what you're feeling back behind the panel. __________________ '16 M4 Vert - San Marino Blue/Sahkir 6MT
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06-29-2016, 01:33 PM	#13
Elvisfan Major 516 Rep 1,452 Posts Drives: 2018 430ix convertible MGM Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	My main thing was to be able to put the top up or down while moving. The 2 does that now. A friend of mine bought my c70. I told him about the smarttop. He may install it in the car. I know it's easy but,I'm still nervous about it. The CA must be tied to the sensors in each door and the trunk. That's why it only works when you are on top of it. Perhaps BMW will change that and only make the top tied to the remote. My 2004 Saab allowed you to put the top down via remote. Not up though.
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Kiwi Captain 145 Rep 917 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M Sports Convertible Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland New Zealand iTrader: (0)	The top is one thing but not being to close the windows with the remote when the top is up is just stupid on BMW's part. __________________ 2015 220i M Sport convertible. 2016 225xe M Sport.
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tbonez3858 Private 37 Rep 95 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	$439 for a Smart top...Uhhh yea, I will use the button in the car.
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