New (to me) 128i Vert... dealer options checklist?

adam12hicks · 08-28-2011, 05:00 PM

Hi guys! I bought a Montego Blue convertible for my wife a few weeks ago, and have a few questions. This is BMW #8 for me (I like 'em!) but I bought it out of state. They didn't do any of the programming on the car based on my preferences like I've had done before... so... I can't open the top with the remote (I believe this is possible? 2010 128i Convertible loaded with everything but Nav). The doors don't lock auto at 5mph, and on one remote the seats automatically return to the saved positiong but on the other they do not.

Does anyone know if, since I bought the car from BMW (and BMW was the registered owner, although used, it had not been registered to an individual) am I 'entitled' to another BMW dealership doing this programming or will I have to pay $125/hr for someone to punch some buttons on a computer?

I appreciate the assist / advice!

JimD · 08-28-2011, 05:56 PM

You can program things yourself. The manual tells you how. I was happy to have Willie at the PC program both keys for me during PCD but I have since changed a thing or two. I can't do it without the manual but with it I am fine. If you don't have the paper manual it is available on line from BMW NA.

Jim

Tom K. · 08-28-2011, 07:50 PM

And if the car has the $500 Comfort Access option, you can raise & lower the top with the remote simply by holding the appropriate button down while within about 8 feet of the car.

If you have CA & it's not working, try replacing the CR2032 fob battery -although they usually last 2~3 years.

Enjoy your new 'vert!

Tom

x97Melbourne · 08-28-2011, 09:27 PM

Yeah this is all in the owner's manual...it's an interesting read. There are prob a lot of things you don't know....but would like to.
take 30 to read it...it's worth it

adam12hicks · 09-01-2011, 05:36 PM

Yeah I read through the manual.. like i said this is BMW #8 for me, but the first I've had that allows you to set these things yourself without the dealer doing it. Like that.

Thanks guys, I got everything working. I'm aggrevated that the top down option requires CA. That has NOTHING to do with CA. My MZ4 Roadster allowed be to retract the top quickly and easily with the remote. I love how they cripple features then add them to packages to try and make the pricing seem more reasonable. I didn't order CA because I don't really care about keyless start. I *do* care about the remote top retract though.

And at least let us hold the unlock button and roll the windows down... like every other coupe and sedan since the E46s!!! Geez.

AW128i · 09-02-2011, 08:48 AM

Is CA really required to lower the top remotely, or is it actually just a matter of a coding change with NCS Expert or the dealer scan tool? Also, you should be able to lower all the windows with the remote. It's my understanding that all modern BMWs allow this, or at least that has been my experience.

adam12hicks · 09-02-2011, 08:52 AM

I'm with ya. But I can hold unlock all day long and nothing happens. My MZ4 did it, my M Coupe did it, both of my e46s did it and my two X5s did it. Dunno.

JimD · 09-02-2011, 09:01 AM

I don't know about re-coding but if you want better convertible top functioning you can get it, at a price. This isn't the cheapest source I've seen for this but this link specifically references the 1 series:

http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/s.../p_185272.html

In addition to allowing operation with the remote, it also allows one tap to open or close the top. I've seen what may be the same thing for $300 from other sources. If you google "smarttop" you can get more information. I saw a video of it installed on a 1 series.

Jim

AW128i · 09-02-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by adam12hicks

I'm with ya. But I can hold unlock all day long and nothing happens. My MZ4 did it, my M Coupe did it, both of my e46s did it and my two X5s did it. Dunno.

And my '08 1-series does it. The moonroof opens as well. My brother's '01 M3 did this as well, as has literally every other BMW I've spent time with.

Pangloss · 09-02-2011, 11:32 AM

A non-CA 1-vert will not open the top remotely. You have to sit in the car and hold the button.

adam12hicks · 09-03-2011, 04:08 PM

Suck!

adam12hicks · 09-03-2011, 04:09 PM

@Pangloss it's in the manual... hold unlock to open top.

adam12hicks · 09-03-2011, 04:11 PM

Sorry I forgot 'CA' was comfort access. For some reason I was thinking Canada or California. Oops! Thanks for the input...

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adam12hicks Private First Class 251 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 Montego Blue 128i Vert Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	New (to me) 128i Vert... dealer options checklist? Hi guys! I bought a Montego Blue convertible for my wife a few weeks ago, and have a few questions. This is BMW #8 for me (I like 'em!) but I bought it out of state. They didn't do any of the programming on the car based on my preferences like I've had done before... so... I can't open the top with the remote (I believe this is possible? 2010 128i Convertible loaded with everything but Nav). The doors don't lock auto at 5mph, and on one remote the seats automatically return to the saved positiong but on the other they do not. Does anyone know if, since I bought the car from BMW (and BMW was the registered owner, although used, it had not been registered to an individual) am I 'entitled' to another BMW dealership doing this programming or will I have to pay $125/hr for someone to punch some buttons on a computer? I appreciate the assist / advice!
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	You can program things yourself. The manual tells you how. I was happy to have Willie at the PC program both keys for me during PCD but I have since changed a thing or two. I can't do it without the manual but with it I am fine. If you don't have the paper manual it is available on line from BMW NA. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	And if the car has the $500 Comfort Access option, you can raise & lower the top with the remote simply by holding the appropriate button down while within about 8 feet of the car. If you have CA & it's not working, try replacing the CR2032 fob battery -although they usually last 2~3 years. Enjoy your new 'vert! Tom
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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Yeah this is all in the owner's manual...it's an interesting read. There are prob a lot of things you don't know....but would like to. take 30 to read it...it's worth it __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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adam12hicks Private First Class 251 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 Montego Blue 128i Vert Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	Yeah I read through the manual.. like i said this is BMW #8 for me, but the first I've had that allows you to set these things yourself without the dealer doing it. Like that. Thanks guys, I got everything working. I'm aggrevated that the top down option requires CA. That has NOTHING to do with CA. My MZ4 Roadster allowed be to retract the top quickly and easily with the remote. I love how they cripple features then add them to packages to try and make the pricing seem more reasonable. I didn't order CA because I don't really care about keyless start. I do care about the remote top retract though. And at least let us hold the unlock button and roll the windows down... like every other coupe and sedan since the E46s!!! Geez.
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AW128i Major 43 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: E82 N51 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern, PA iTrader: (1)	Is CA really required to lower the top remotely, or is it actually just a matter of a coding change with NCS Expert or the dealer scan tool? Also, you should be able to lower all the windows with the remote. It's my understanding that all modern BMWs allow this, or at least that has been my experience.
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adam12hicks Private First Class 251 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 Montego Blue 128i Vert Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	I'm with ya. But I can hold unlock all day long and nothing happens. My MZ4 did it, my M Coupe did it, both of my e46s did it and my two X5s did it. Dunno.
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09-02-2011, 09:01 AM	#8
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I don't know about re-coding but if you want better convertible top functioning you can get it, at a price. This isn't the cheapest source I've seen for this but this link specifically references the 1 series: http://www.pcars.com/porsche_parts/s.../p_185272.html In addition to allowing operation with the remote, it also allows one tap to open or close the top. I've seen what may be the same thing for $300 from other sources. If you google "smarttop" you can get more information. I saw a video of it installed on a 1 series. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Pangloss Lieutenant 28 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	A non-CA 1-vert will not open the top remotely. You have to sit in the car and hold the button. __________________ 2012 135i convertible, DCT, Black/Beige, HK, Prem, M sport, no nav.
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adam12hicks Private First Class 251 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 Montego Blue 128i Vert Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	Suck!
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adam12hicks Private First Class 251 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 Montego Blue 128i Vert Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	@Pangloss it's in the manual... hold unlock to open top.
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09-03-2011, 04:11 PM	#13
adam12hicks Private First Class 251 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 Montego Blue 128i Vert Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	Sorry I forgot 'CA' was comfort access. For some reason I was thinking Canada or California. Oops! Thanks for the input...
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