Initializing sunroof

ampang701 · 06-05-2005, 08:55 PM

Anyone know how to initialize the sunroof? I just picked up my brand new 330i on Saturday and the sunroof is not initialized. I'm planning to take it back to the dealer Monday morning, but I'd rather not...

Ponchoyu · 06-05-2005, 09:13 PM

What do you mean by sunroof not initialized? Does this mean that its not operating/opening?

E90Fleet · 06-06-2005, 07:24 AM

OK

Press and hold the sunroof in the "lift" position
the roof will go up, keep holding for about 15sec and then the roof will move another half inch or so up

Keep holding the switch in the lift position, the roof will then close, then slide open all the way, and then close again

The process is then complete

Do not release the button untill the process is completely finished, else you would have to start over again

voltron1011 · 06-06-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponchoyu

What do you mean by sunroof not initialized? Does this mean that its not operating/opening?

They probably disable them for shipping purposes so that it would not be opened inadvertently by one of the ship yard rats.

Tommyvee · 06-06-2005, 09:53 AM

Does the sunroof on the E90 have a rear wind deflector at the back of the sunroof opening when the sunroof is in the tilt position? My current car (Passat) has a little deflector that pops up at the back of the sunroof opening as well as jagged teeth on the rear edge of the glass that really cuts down on buffeting when I have it in the tilt postion. I can drive a 80 mph without much wind noise or buffeting.

flyboy-sa · 06-06-2005, 10:02 AM

I have discovered that you dont have to hold the button the whole time. Eg to lift I just press the button and release and it lifts. To slide open I pull the button towards the back and it slides open totally ... no need to hold the button until it is fully open. I also discovered if sunroof is totally open and you press the button for the lift position - the sunroof closes and lifts - all the the press (not hold) of the button. Similarly if in the lift mode you just press the button to the back and it closes, then slides open

E90Fleet · 06-06-2005, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by flyboy-sa

I have discovered that you dont have to hold the button the whole time. Eg to lift I just press the button and release and it lifts. To slide open I pull the button towards the back and it slides open totally ... no need to hold the button until it is fully open. I also discovered if sunroof is totally open and you press the button for the lift position - the sunroof closes and lifts - all the the press (not hold) of the button. Similarly if in the lift mode you just press the button to the back and it closes, then slides open

All BMW's have been like that for a long time

marcus330i · 06-06-2005, 10:49 AM

Flyboy, I think the "hold the button" post refers to the initial set-up of the sunroof. It seems they might be shipped in a disabled format and you (or dealer) needs to hold the button through the first cycle to enable the sunroof button. You're right....after that it's always a one touch operation.

Broken1 · 06-06-2005, 11:52 AM

Surely though, they should do this sunroof initialization in the predelivery inspection?

marcus330i · 06-06-2005, 12:17 PM

They should.....but please don't call me Shirley.

voltron1011 · 06-06-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus330i

They should.....but please don't call me Shirley.

Excellent execution of the Airplane quote!!!!!

:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

Broken1 · 06-06-2005, 03:16 PM

I didn't get it. Perhaps it's a joke before my time?

Old men *shakes head*

Fa Shizzle

sawcat · 06-06-2005, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by voltron1011

Excellent execution of the Airplane quote!!!!!

:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

Looks like I picked a bad week to stop sniffing glue.

marcus330i · 06-06-2005, 09:42 PM

I guess "Airplane" is a pretty old movie now.......I'm carbon-dating myself.

ogrady · 06-06-2005, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus330i

I guess "Airplane" is a pretty old movie now.......I'm carbon-dating myself.

Jeez if we need carbon-dating to tell your age, you're like dinosaur old

toymaker · 10-14-2010, 01:53 PM

roger Roger

arctic330i · 10-14-2010, 02:16 PM

You ever been in a cockpit before?

Wow, 5 year bump...

jsunma · 10-14-2010, 02:26 PM

The cockpit? What is it?

JayKay335i · 10-14-2010, 02:29 PM

Why would you do this?

arctic330i · 10-14-2010, 02:58 PM

Ok I wasn't the one who revived this thread, and if you took the time to read the last few posts there quotes from the movie Airplane...

sickem · 10-14-2010, 03:51 PM

requesting clearance, Clarence!

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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	OK Press and hold the sunroof in the "lift" position the roof will go up, keep holding for about 15sec and then the roof will move another half inch or so up Keep holding the switch in the lift position, the roof will then close, then slide open all the way, and then close again The process is then complete Do not release the button untill the process is completely finished, else you would have to start over again
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