04-22-2019, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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Coding Convertible Top
My 2019 2 series IX convertible is awesome but there are some things that need correction. Case in point, the convertible top control gets 'pushed forward' to open the top and 'pulled back' to close it. It's exactly opposite of how it should go. Does anyone know if Bimmercode has a setting to change this? I know it's small and unimportant but it doesn't make any sense the way it is.
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04-22-2019, 01:31 PM | #2 | |
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Yes, it drives me crazy as well. I've asked the Bimmercode people last year and they didn't know of a solution then. Haven't ventured into the switch (S55b), but it might be as easy as swapping the wires. You can see here: https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...cab/1VnY8rylcQ https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...ule/1VnYWO6Pav |
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04-22-2019, 07:25 PM | #3 |
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There's an aftermarket convertible box that you plug into the harness behind the door card. Forget who makes it. It allows you to switch the direction of the toggle along with a number of other options.
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Funny, I look at it as pushing down to put the top down, and pulling up to put it up.
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What we all should be looking into is coding the comfort access to work more than 5 ft away.
It's pointless to walk up to the car press the fob and stand outside for 25-30 seconds and wait for the top to go down. The distance should have been the same as the lock/unlock. That way by the time you get to your car its done. |
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In BMW's defence, the hydraulics and mechanism for the convertible roof are quite powerful. The problem with any one-touch system is if anyone is distracted and puts their hands/arms in the mechanism as it folds. To obviate injury, the system would need additional sensors etc. to abort the movement, and given the roof can be deployed up to 30mph there may be problems in making that work effectively. All in all, I can see why BMW makes the raise/lower button a 'dead man's handle'.
But I agree about the distance thing - as long as you can see the car, I don't see what the problem is in activating the roof from further away. Also a tip - if you part-lower the roof to clean the tonneau channel and/or the roof storage cavity, be aware that after about 45-60 seconds, it'll depressurise under the weight of the mechanism, and move of its own accord.
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The problem I have after coding my mirrors to fold upon lock is that with zero delay it will also pop the tonneau latches to start putting up the top if I touch for just a second too long. I wish there was a a way to have to touch door handle longer before the top goes up but have the mirror fold instantly. Anyone?
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As soon as the mirror starts to close let go. Hope that helps. |
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I did this years ago maybe bimmercode didnt have the option then. Although my wagon I did the same thing and it all works.
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