Automatic sunroof closer

[oztme]

Hi Guys

I was wondering if anyone's seen a mod that will automatically close the panoramic sunroof when the car is locked.

I realise if you hold the lock button on the keyring down long enough, it will close the sunroof etc. What I need is something that will close the sunroof automatically.

The reason I need this, is that I often forget to close the sunroof (remember to lock the car). I'm also too short to see if the roof is open from outside the car, and with window tint, it's hard to tell from outside if the roof has been closed. The other day it rained and some water got in the car.

The ideal gadget for me, would be something that uses the wiper rain sensor, and if it detects rain and notices the sunroof open with the car parked/off, automatically closes it.

I am starting to look at the iBus stuff, and have Navcoder and reslers iBus <-> USB adapter. I'm also thinking of putting an EEPC in the wheel well to do this, and things like serve up mp3's, and nav (I have TV screen, but no satnav).

Anyway, has anyone looked at doing an automatic sunroof closer for an E53?

Cheers +thanks,
Scott.

[sethro]

Thats interesting, I can only open the windows and pano roof from the remote but I can't close them. I have to do that physically from the car itself. What kind extras do you have?

[oztme]

Hmm,
No extras that I know of. 2005 3.0d (Australian Version).
You hold down the lock key fob button for a long time (maybe 30 seconds) and it closes the sunroof + windows. I just keep forgetting to close the roof. Doh...

Nothing out there that can help me?

Cheers
Scott.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by sethro

Thats interesting, I can only open the windows and pano roof from the remote but I can't close them. I have to do that physically from the car itself. What kind extras do you have?

North American versions do not have the remote close feature due to liability issues (presumably you could hurt yourself, and sue BMW). you can open the windows and sunroof with the remote, just not close them. Non-North American versions do both open and close remotely.

[LeMansX5]

Does'nt the iWindows mod sold by EAS do this?

[sethro]

Originally Posted by JCL

North American versions do not have the remote close feature due to liability issues (presumably you could hurt yourself, and sue BMW). you can open the windows and sunroof with the remote, just not close them. Non-North American versions do both open and close remotely.

This is unbelievable why does BMW have to sanitize there cars for North America, do they really think were 12 year old

I guess we can add that to the list of things we don't get like rear fogs

[JCL]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Does'nt the iWindows mod sold by EAS do this?

There was a one-touch module so that you didn't have to hold the button down to close the windows, and they used to list a rain sensor option, but neither product shows up currently. I also don't think they ever did an X5 version, just the E46 and E39.

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by sethro

This is unbelievable why does BMW have to sanitize there cars for North America, do they really think were 12 year old

I guess we can add that to the list of things we don't get like rear fogs

i got rear fog lamps and comfort closing... its pretty awesome.

[X Foomph]

Originally Posted by sethro

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I guess we can add that to the list of things we don't get like rear fogs

Plus the First Aid Kit and Safety Triangle. Crazy aint it, how they [BMW] don't standardise the 'Standard' (and safety) list of equipment for all and sundry no matter what country ??

oztme,
What a good idea that is, to have an auto close sunroof and possibly in sync with the rain sensor.

[amacman]

I am sure my 2002 X5 has the safety system whereby the windows and sunroof will roll back open if they are closed against an object . the sensor is built into rubber strips . i tested this on my E38 with my hands but on one window i folded my fingers over the window so did not make contact with the sensor and as a result had sore knuckles for a while .