Issue with Windows when putting Top Up

flpnout · 11-14-2009, 10:11 PM

This is really no biggie, but wonder if anyone may know the answer to this:

When I am in the car and putting my top up holding the button on the center console and continue to hold it down, the 4 windows never go back up. I have to use the all windows button. I have had other bimmer convertibles and know that the windows normally go up if you continue to hold that button down. Is this normal for the Z4?

When I use my comfort access to close the top with the remote, the windows do go up. Not sure why they don't when holding the button on the middle console though?

yabbanoname · 11-15-2009, 04:54 AM

Windows should go up , even on a z4

richard in NC · 11-15-2009, 06:12 AM

My windows do not go up if using the center console button. Don't know why it would be different than other cars but I am used to that.

BarrowJon · 11-15-2009, 07:11 AM

Same for me when using console button, but when using comfort access remote windows come up

BimmerKat · 11-15-2009, 09:35 AM

Same thing here, and the "all windows" isn't one touch going up. Odd.

flpnout · 11-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Ok, Thanks all! I thought it was just a problem on my car. I guess it is just normal that way.

yabbanoname · 11-22-2009, 09:30 AM

well, I must have the only z4 that will handle its windows properly when operating the roof fron inside, just checked again, works like it should ...

Jay Zone · 11-22-2009, 10:48 AM

The US manual pg 39 says

"The side windows move down when the hardtop is opened or closed. Convenient closing* If you continue pressing the buttons after the LED 3 goes out, the windows move back up.<"

Might be a setting in idrive or something that needs to be set.

JZ

mikeinaustin · 11-22-2009, 12:46 PM

i've noticed the windows don't go back up as well but i have not tried to keep holding that button down to see. i will try this today.

flpnout · 11-22-2009, 02:02 PM

Well, I have not found anything in iDrive. maybe the dealership needs to program it in there just like the sensitivity of how early the headlights come on automatically?

riccis · 11-22-2009, 03:30 PM

I can confirm that on my UK Z4, when putting the roof backup using the button on the centre console, the windows also go backup. There's a few seconds delay between the roof completing it's cycle (i.e. locking into place) and the windows going up but they do go up. And this is *without* comfort access.

I think it has something to do with the various markets. For example, by default UK Z4's don't allow you to open the boot via the key (using the open boot button on the key) if the car is locked. You need to unlock the car first and then open the boot (either via the key or using the BMW emblem). Apparently it's to prevent people from locking their key in the boot. I got the dealer to program the car so that I *can* unlock the boot with the car locked. Besides......you can always call BMW to unlock your car if necessary.

@Bimmerkat: same thing here; "all windows" button is not one touch.

Z_Victor1 · 11-22-2009, 03:39 PM

UK Market.

All windows go up after the roof is closed whilst holding down the roof-op button.

My car does not have comfort-access.

flpnout · 11-22-2009, 03:44 PM

maybe it is a comfort access thing, if you have it you can't via center, if you don't you can.

mikeinaustin · 11-23-2009, 12:21 AM

tested it, windows do not go up in my car. i do not have ca either.

yabbanoname · 11-23-2009, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flpnout

maybe it is a comfort access thing, if you have it you can't via center, if you don't you can.

I've comfort access, console switches do operate the windows AFTER led lights are out ...

riccis · 11-23-2009, 03:26 AM

Seems to be a region thing then. On European cars, the windows come up, on cars for the States they don't.

I would suspect that the issue can be addressed by your dealer; they should be able to program it.

Chuck76 · 11-23-2009, 10:14 AM

Live in the US and do not have comfort access. Windows do not go up.

I have an appointment setup with the dealer in Dec. If no one has any new news, I'll see if reprogramming can be done. I do remember the dealer telling me the windows do go up.

--Chuck

Jay Zone · 12-07-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck76

Live in the US and do not have comfort access. Windows do not go up.

I have an appointment setup with the dealer in Dec. If no one has any new news, I'll see if reprogramming can be done. I do remember the dealer telling me the windows do go up.

--Chuck

Any news on this window reprogramming?

Mick70 · 12-08-2009, 02:16 AM

I can only recommend a "comfort module" for one-touch handling of the roof with key fob and with the buttons in the car even up to 50km/h (great show on "good roads"). As an additional benefit, with that module you may choose if you want the windows up or down after each opening/closing the roof.

Unfortunately they do not sell to NA due to liability issues

Edit: They indeed sell to Canada, but not to the US.

Best regards

Mick

11-14-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
flpnout Major 82 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Issue with Windows when putting Top Up This is really no biggie, but wonder if anyone may know the answer to this: When I am in the car and putting my top up holding the button on the center console and continue to hold it down, the 4 windows never go back up. I have to use the all windows button. I have had other bimmer convertibles and know that the windows normally go up if you continue to hold that button down. Is this normal for the Z4? When I use my comfort access to close the top with the remote, the windows do go up. Not sure why they don't when holding the button on the middle console though? __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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11-15-2009, 04:54 AM	#2
yabbanoname Private First Class 3 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Antwerp iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	Windows should go up , even on a z4 __________________ GrtZ Yo!
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11-15-2009, 06:12 AM	#3
richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	My windows do not go up if using the center console button. Don't know why it would be different than other cars but I am used to that. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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11-15-2009, 07:11 AM	#4
BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	Same for me when using console button, but when using comfort access remote windows come up
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11-15-2009, 09:35 AM	#5
BimmerKat New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive3.5i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Same thing here, and the "all windows" isn't one touch going up. Odd.
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11-15-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
flpnout Major 82 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Ok, Thanks all! I thought it was just a problem on my car. I guess it is just normal that way. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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11-22-2009, 09:30 AM	#7
yabbanoname Private First Class 3 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Antwerp iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 sDrive35i [0.00]	well, I must have the only z4 that will handle its windows properly when operating the roof fron inside, just checked again, works like it should ... __________________ GrtZ Yo!
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11-22-2009, 10:48 AM	#8
Jay Zone Private First Class 11 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2010 Z4 35i & 2010 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The US manual pg 39 says "The side windows move down when the hardtop is opened or closed. Convenient closing* If you continue pressing the buttons after the LED 3 goes out, the windows move back up.<" Might be a setting in idrive or something that needs to be set. JZ
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11-22-2009, 12:46 PM	#9
mikeinaustin First Lieutenant 42 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2010 z4 3.0 crimson red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	i've noticed the windows don't go back up as well but i have not tried to keep holding that button down to see. i will try this today.
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11-22-2009, 02:02 PM	#10
flpnout Major 82 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Well, I have not found anything in iDrive. maybe the dealership needs to program it in there just like the sensitivity of how early the headlights come on automatically? __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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11-22-2009, 03:30 PM	#11
riccis Private First Class 11 Rep 176 Posts Drives: Z4 30i Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I can confirm that on my UK Z4, when putting the roof backup using the button on the centre console, the windows also go backup. There's a few seconds delay between the roof completing it's cycle (i.e. locking into place) and the windows going up but they do go up. And this is without comfort access. I think it has something to do with the various markets. For example, by default UK Z4's don't allow you to open the boot via the key (using the open boot button on the key) if the car is locked. You need to unlock the car first and then open the boot (either via the key or using the BMW emblem). Apparently it's to prevent people from locking their key in the boot. I got the dealer to program the car so that I can unlock the boot with the car locked. Besides......you can always call BMW to unlock your car if necessary. @Bimmerkat: same thing here; "all windows" button is not one touch.
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11-22-2009, 03:39 PM	#12
Z_Victor1 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2022 G22 M440i 👍 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SouthEast UK iTrader: (0)	UK Market. All windows go up after the roof is closed whilst holding down the roof-op button. My car does *not* have comfort-access.
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11-22-2009, 03:44 PM	#13
flpnout Major 82 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	maybe it is a comfort access thing, if you have it you can't via center, if you don't you can. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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11-23-2009, 12:21 AM	#14
mikeinaustin First Lieutenant 42 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2010 z4 3.0 crimson red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: austin, tx iTrader: (0)	tested it, windows do not go up in my car. i do not have ca either.
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riccis Private First Class 11 Rep 176 Posts Drives: Z4 30i Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Seems to be a region thing then. On European cars, the windows come up, on cars for the States they don't. I would suspect that the issue can be addressed by your dealer; they should be able to program it.
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11-23-2009, 10:14 AM	#17
Chuck76 Private First Class 19 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 3.5i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Live in the US and do not have comfort access. Windows do not go up. I have an appointment setup with the dealer in Dec. If no one has any new news, I'll see if reprogramming can be done. I do remember the dealer telling me the windows do go up. --Chuck
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Mick70 Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive35i (before: 23i) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I can only recommend a "comfort module" for one-touch handling of the roof with key fob and with the buttons in the car even up to 50km/h (great show on "good roads"). As an additional benefit, with that module you may choose if you want the windows up or down after each opening/closing the roof. Unfortunately they do not sell to NA due to liability issues Edit: They indeed sell to Canada, but not to the US. Best regards Mick
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