Sun roof not working

bimmer billy · 03-17-2009, 12:02 AM

I brought my one in for yet another popped run flat and an oil change. I go to pick up my car round midnight cause i had work and there are no floor mats in car...WTF. I go back the next day and get the floor mats. Everything was cool on the drive home, then the next day I start my car up and i get a warning message in the dash about a sun roof malfunction. I try to open the sunroof and nothing happens. I try to close the sunroof and it opens, but does not go open all the way so i start messing with the sunroof button and long story short i cant get the sunroof closed right now. Has this ever happened to anyone? Bringing it to BMW tomorrow, i am going to try and swindle them into giving me a 1 keychain for having to back my one two days in a row, you like my chances?

Robert · 03-17-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer billy

I brought my one in for yet another popped run flat and an oil change. I go to pick up my car round midnight cause i had work and there are no floor mats in car...WTF. I go back the next day and get the floor mats. Everything was cool on the drive home, then the next day I start my car up and i get a warning message in the dash about a sun roof malfunction. I try to open the sunroof and nothing happens. I try to close the sunroof and it opens, but does not go open all the way so i start messing with the sunroof button and long story short i cant get the sunroof closed right now. Has this ever happened to anyone? Bringing it to BMW tomorrow, i am going to try and swindle them into giving me a 1 keychain for having to back my one two days in a row, you like my chances?

chances are high

135iUSN · 03-17-2009, 06:47 AM

oh dear.. hope you have a garage.. let us know what they find.

Lester · 03-17-2009, 07:24 AM

Better yet, ask them for the Allen wrench to allow you to close the Sunroof manually.

m_thompson · 03-17-2009, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer billy

Everything was cool on the drive home, then the next day I start my car up and i get a warning message in the dash about a sun roof malfunction. I try to open the sunroof and nothing happens. I try to close the sunroof and it opens, but does not go open all the way so i start messing with the sunroof button and long story short i cant get the sunroof closed right now. Has this ever happened to anyone?

Our 328xit did the same thing. The fix was to push the sunroof button and hold it for about three minutes. The sunroof then slowly cycled through all possible positions and then closed. It has been OK for several months now.

135forthewin · 03-17-2009, 09:09 AM

There are currently at least 2 threads on this topic, search please!

Hold the tilt button for 30-60 seconds. The sunroof will go through a reprogramming cycle. It happened to me and several others, it's no big deal.
Hope this saves you a trip to the dealer.

ZedClever · 03-17-2009, 09:53 AM

I think telling people to search is just ridiculous. Do you think that your kind comment will make them in the future say "hey I should search like that nice person reminded me". Why not give them the info and say "hey I found this by using these search terms" its much more constructive.

x97Melbourne · 03-17-2009, 08:25 PM

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I think telling people to search is just ridiculous. Do you think that your kind comment will make them in the future say "hey I should search like that nice person reminded me". Why not give them the info and say "hey I found this by using these search terms" its much more constructive.

Totally agree. I laugh at all the people who say -- there are several threads on this you should have searched. What a waste of their time.

gtaday51 · 03-17-2009, 08:41 PM

I got a keychain when I bought my car...I guess my CA was nice to me.

Impulse · 03-17-2009, 09:05 PM

happened to me. seems to becoming pretty common. simple fix

schleppcar · 03-17-2009, 09:34 PM

Take it to the garage! Sure you know how to fix it but you really, really want the $20 keychain right? Besides - they forgot the mats too! Aaaaargh! Make that TWO keychains AND the allen wrench!

03-17-2009, 12:02 AM	#1
bimmer billy Private First Class 17 Rep 176 Posts Drives: Sedona Red BMW 135 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cranford, NJ iTrader: (0)	Sun roof not working I brought my one in for yet another popped run flat and an oil change. I go to pick up my car round midnight cause i had work and there are no floor mats in car...WTF. I go back the next day and get the floor mats. Everything was cool on the drive home, then the next day I start my car up and i get a warning message in the dash about a sun roof malfunction. I try to open the sunroof and nothing happens. I try to close the sunroof and it opens, but does not go open all the way so i start messing with the sunroof button and long story short i cant get the sunroof closed right now. Has this ever happened to anyone? Bringing it to BMW tomorrow, i am going to try and swindle them into giving me a 1 keychain for having to back my one two days in a row, you like my chances? __________________ 2008 Sedona Red 135i, JB3, Injen intake, 35% tint, Performance Rims, Performance Bumper, Performance Side Skirts, Boston Leather, Glacier Aluminum, iPod/USB, Sports Package w/ shifters, Premium Package, Heated Seats, Xenon's.
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135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	There are currently at least 2 threads on this topic, search please! Hold the tilt button for 30-60 seconds. The sunroof will go through a reprogramming cycle. It happened to me and several others, it's no big deal. Hope this saves you a trip to the dealer. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise. Last edited by 135forthewin; 03-17-2009 at 11:04 PM..
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ZedClever Private First Class 4 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 09 135i space grey/black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I think telling people to search is just ridiculous. Do you think that your kind comment will make them in the future say "hey I should search like that nice person reminded me". Why not give them the info and say "hey I found this by using these search terms" its much more constructive.
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	I got a keychain when I bought my car...I guess my CA was nice to me. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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schleppcar Speed Camera Hater 7 Rep 109 Posts Drives: '11 Z4 3.0 Deep Sea Blue/Tan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland, USA! iTrader: (0)	Take it to the garage! Sure you know how to fix it but you really, really want the $20 keychain right? Besides - they forgot the mats too! Aaaaargh! Make that TWO keychains AND the allen wrench! __________________ '08 135i Black Sapphire Metallic '10 F 800 ST Night Blue Life is way too short to skip good times when they come along!
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