surprise: my top goes up/down remotely

Zenocchio · 05-30-2012, 12:42 AM

I relized today that unlocking my car and keep pressing the unlock button afterwards will roll windows down and open the top. Locking it will make the top roll up.
I thought that this option could only be activated by hacking the OBD, I am right?

radduu · 05-30-2012, 12:49 AM

You will finish the battery by doing that.

mtnbound · 05-30-2012, 12:53 AM

there are aftermarket options that provide this capability.

Zenocchio · 05-30-2012, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtnbound

there are aftermarket options that provide this capability.

This makes me wondering what else is hided in my car

Zenocchio · 05-30-2012, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radduu

You will finish the battery by doing that.

good point, but i don't see really too much harm doing it once in a while

TerraPhantm · 05-30-2012, 01:14 AM

Normally that's a Euro-only feature. The previous owner either got an aftermarket module that enabled the functionality, or had it coded.

radduu · 05-30-2012, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Zenocchio

good point, but i don't see really too much harm doing it once in a while

I've done like you said, and after a while, my baterry goes off.

radarcontact · 05-30-2012, 07:40 AM

I think that statement may be incorrect: my car does it, is not modded, and is not euro.

radarcontact · 05-30-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Zenocchio

good point, but i don't see really too much harm doing it once in a while

The perfect time to do it is when you are walking back to your car, talking to a woman (who is already getting excited and trying to figure out how she will tell you how much she loves your car). They will "gush" after they see that.

Jnyce718 · 06-01-2012, 02:56 PM

So how is it done? Please share

Sent from my SK17i using Bimmer App

radarcontact · 06-01-2012, 06:55 PM

Unlock once, drivers side.
Unlock again, passenger side...but, if you continue to hold it down on that second push, the windows will drop and then so will the top.

radarcontact · 06-01-2012, 06:55 PM

It is horrific for your battery though! :-/

Zenocchio · 06-01-2012, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radarcontact

Unlock once, drivers side.
Unlock again, passenger side...but, if you continue to hold it down on that second push, the windows will drop and then so will the top.

Correct, viceversa for unfolding the top

330i ZHP · 06-01-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by radarcontact

Unlock once, drivers side.
Unlock again, passenger side...but, if you continue to hold it down on that second push, the windows will drop and then so will the top.

and then her panties....

TerraPhantm · 06-01-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by radarcontact

I think that statement may be incorrect: my car does it, is not modded, and is not euro.

The top closing is definitely a Euro only feature. Opening is available on US cars (though I think it came disabled by default on early convertibles)

radarcontact · 06-01-2012, 11:11 PM

Mine closes...

(maybe it was something they added to US models at the end; mine has an April 2006 build date)

TerraPhantm · 06-02-2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by radarcontact

Mine closes...

(maybe it was something they added to US models at the end; mine has an April 2006 build date)

It was never added to the US because it is technically not legal as per the FMVSS.

It can be very easily enabled with autologic and similar tools - that must have happened at some point. It's purely a software modification, so it wouldn't leave any physical traces.

Zenocchio · 06-02-2012, 03:08 AM

Maybe Canadian cars as mine have that feature?

cranker · 06-02-2012, 04:14 AM

my 2003 330 has this feature

benzedid · 06-02-2012, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 330i ZHP

and then her panties....

05-30-2012, 12:42 AM	#1
Zenocchio Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 109 My Ride: M3 vert e46 SMG View My Garage	surprise: my top goes up/down remotely I relized today that unlocking my car and keep pressing the unlock button afterwards will roll windows down and open the top. Locking it will make the top roll up. I thought that this option could only be activated by hacking the OBD, I am right?

05-30-2012, 12:53 AM	#3
mtnbound Town Clown Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Yay Area Posts: 14,120 My Ride: 330Ci Vert, 325iT View My Garage	there are aftermarket options that provide this capability. __________________ ******************** Bay Area Top Dropper Orient Blue 330 Ci Vert ********************

05-30-2012, 07:40 AM	#8
radarcontact Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 654 My Ride: 2006 330CiC/ZHP View My Garage	I think that statement may be incorrect: my car does it, is not modded, and is not euro. __________________ '06 330Ci ZHP Convertible My Links & DIY Projects: Hardwired Escort 9500i & XM Sat/Grom USB DLS Reference Front Stage & CDT Rear Fill Image Dynamics Sub in Custom Fiberglass Enclosure JBL MS-8 / Alpine & ARC Audio Amps Info on BMW HK Sound Systems Creating a Red MS-8 Display

06-01-2012, 02:56 PM	#10
Jnyce718 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 12 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	So how is it done? Please share Sent from my SK17i using Bimmer App __________________

06-01-2012, 06:55 PM	#11
radarcontact Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 654 My Ride: 2006 330CiC/ZHP View My Garage	Unlock once, drivers side. Unlock again, passenger side...but, if you continue to hold it down on that second push, the windows will drop and then so will the top. __________________ '06 330Ci ZHP Convertible My Links & DIY Projects: Hardwired Escort 9500i & XM Sat/Grom USB DLS Reference Front Stage & CDT Rear Fill Image Dynamics Sub in Custom Fiberglass Enclosure JBL MS-8 / Alpine & ARC Audio Amps Info on BMW HK Sound Systems Creating a Red MS-8 Display

05-30-2012, 12:49 AM	#2
radduu Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bucharest Posts: 16 My Ride: BMW 323 CI View My Garage	You will finish the battery by doing that.

05-30-2012, 01:14 AM	#6
TerraPhantm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mountain Top Posts: 4,857 My Ride: 2005 M3 Coupe View My Garage	Normally that's a Euro-only feature. The previous owner either got an aftermarket module that enabled the functionality, or had it coded.

06-01-2012, 11:11 PM	#16
radarcontact Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Crestview, Florida Posts: 654 My Ride: 2006 330CiC/ZHP View My Garage	Mine closes... (maybe it was something they added to US models at the end; mine has an April 2006 build date) __________________ '06 330Ci ZHP Convertible My Links & DIY Projects: Hardwired Escort 9500i & XM Sat/Grom USB DLS Reference Front Stage & CDT Rear Fill Image Dynamics Sub in Custom Fiberglass Enclosure JBL MS-8 / Alpine & ARC Audio Amps Info on BMW HK Sound Systems Creating a Red MS-8 Display

06-02-2012, 03:08 AM	#18
Zenocchio Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 109 My Ride: M3 vert e46 SMG View My Garage	Maybe Canadian cars as mine have that feature?

06-02-2012, 04:14 AM	#19
cranker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: detroit Posts: 37 My Ride: 2003 330 convert View My Garage	my 2003 330 has this feature

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