sunroof button requires ignition to work?

ZZZZ · 12-14-2011, 01:38 PM

With every other BMW I've owned, after shutting the engine off, the power windows + power sunroof switches remain usable until a door has been opened.

I noticed on my e90 that once I remove the key the windows will still function, but the sunroof is locked. Even if I put the key into the slot (ACC) it will still not work, I have to press the start engine button without the clutch depressed to enable the ignition----only then does the sunroof switch work.

Are they all like like, any specific reason why? I have an early (2005) build 06 325i.

I have already enabled the key to close the windows/sunroof/mirrors which works fine---but sometimes if I forget that roof open I just want to close it before hopping out of the car.

ideas?

MCOChuck · 12-14-2011, 02:16 PM

That’s normal. If you don’t want to start the car to close the sunroof, take the key out of your fob and put it in the driver’s door lock. Hold it in the lock position and it will close the sunroof and windows (and fold in your mirrors IIRC).

Bender1012 · 12-14-2011, 02:18 PM

Get someone to code in closing windows/sunroof with keyfob. It's one of the most commonly requested features. You just hold the lock button and everything closes.

hipnotic · 12-14-2011, 02:30 PM

+1 on coding or hold down the unlock button

ZZZZ · 12-14-2011, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the replies. As my original post states, I've already coded my key to enable closing windows/doors/mirrors with the keyfob. Would like to be able to control the sunroof before hopping out of the car. Not sure I understand why BMW disabled this on the e90's, maybe safety reasons.

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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	sunroof button requires ignition to work? With every other BMW I've owned, after shutting the engine off, the power windows + power sunroof switches remain usable until a door has been opened. I noticed on my e90 that once I remove the key the windows will still function, but the sunroof is locked. Even if I put the key into the slot (ACC) it will still not work, I have to press the start engine button without the clutch depressed to enable the ignition----only then does the sunroof switch work. Are they all like like, any specific reason why? I have an early (2005) build 06 325i. I have already enabled the key to close the windows/sunroof/mirrors which works fine---but sometimes if I forget that roof open I just want to close it before hopping out of the car. ideas?
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MCOChuck Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 328i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 328i xDriv ... [0.00]	That’s normal. If you don’t want to start the car to close the sunroof, take the key out of your fob and put it in the driver’s door lock. Hold it in the lock position and it will close the sunroof and windows (and fold in your mirrors IIRC).
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Bender1012 Private 6 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Hamilton, MA iTrader: (0)	Get someone to code in closing windows/sunroof with keyfob. It's one of the most commonly requested features. You just hold the lock button and everything closes.
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	+1 on coding or hold down the unlock button __________________
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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies. As my original post states, I've already coded my key to enable closing windows/doors/mirrors with the keyfob. Would like to be able to control the sunroof before hopping out of the car. Not sure I understand why BMW disabled this on the e90's, maybe safety reasons.
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