Convertible Comfort Access

x97Melbourne · 05-03-2008, 01:53 PM

I am looking for some info from convert owners with the comfort acesss;
I just looked at the pdf 135i owners manual (from this website) and it says you can only open the top remotely "when a remote is located inside the vehicle."
is this saying, you cannot remotely lower the top when you are approaching/outside the car? i'd like to hear from some current owners please!!!!! thank you!!!!
the dealer is waiting for my call! thanks!!!

Tom K. · 05-03-2008, 02:11 PM

As I pick up my 128i convertible in 2 days you had me worried... But check out page 20 - it says the remote must be within about 13 feet to open or close the top & windows.
Tom

Kiety · 05-03-2008, 03:33 PM

when i was trying it at the dealership, the range seems pretty decent. You have to keep the bmw button depressed though, but I guess it's a safety issue.

warmtoes · 05-03-2008, 04:49 PM

You have to keep the top down button on the dash depressed the entire time to lower the top when your in the car too from what I remember from my test drive of a 128 vert.

wikidpete · 05-03-2008, 05:42 PM

I tried it too at the dealer and it works outside of the car as well..

x97Melbourne · 05-03-2008, 06:16 PM

thank you all for the responces. my salesperson is telling me that you CANNOT open the top with the comfort access.
i am cancelling the order I have and am placing a new order, only with the comfort access.

Kiety · 05-03-2008, 06:21 PM

to be fair, we aren't exactly 'your average guy' as we're all 1 addicts

Bringinthewolf · 05-03-2008, 06:44 PM

CA is a must on the Cabrio.

walsh416 · 05-03-2008, 07:34 PM

Just to make sure I've got it right, you can only open the cabrio's top remotely with CA?

mrgoochio · 05-03-2008, 09:24 PM

Apparently so

Tom K. · 05-03-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by walsh416

Just to make sure I've got it right, you can only open the cabrio's top remotely with CA?

On p.22 of the one series manual posted on 1Addicts, it says that the top may also be raised or lowered by holding the key in the driver's door lock - if you have either CA or the optional alarm system.
Using the key was available on my Z4, but I'm glad I ordered the CA for my 128i.
Tom

TagMan · 05-04-2008, 02:17 AM

Nice feature!

Good job, gentlemen!!

Zuzu · 05-04-2008, 03:48 AM

Tell your SA to read up on his product knowledge..
I have physically opened and closed the roof with Comfort Access...

Zuzu · 05-04-2008, 03:52 AM

What I meant was, that I was standing about 5 feet away from the vert when I opened and closed the roof..
Not in the car..

05-03-2008, 01:53 PM	#1
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Convertible Comfort Access I am looking for some info from convert owners with the comfort acesss; I just looked at the pdf 135i owners manual (from this website) and it says you can only open the top remotely "when a remote is located inside the vehicle." is this saying, you cannot remotely lower the top when you are approaching/outside the car? i'd like to hear from some current owners please!!!!! thank you!!!! the dealer is waiting for my call! thanks!!!
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05-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	As I pick up my 128i convertible in 2 days you had me worried... But check out page 20 - it says the remote must be within about 13 feet to open or close the top & windows. Tom
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05-03-2008, 03:33 PM	#3
Kiety The ONE 12 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (1)	when i was trying it at the dealership, the range seems pretty decent. You have to keep the bmw button depressed though, but I guess it's a safety issue. __________________ 135i Cabriolet \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| Moonlight top \| Glacier Aluminum trim \| Premium package \| M Sport package \| Sound package \| PDC \| Power Seats
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05-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#4
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	You have to keep the top down button on the dash depressed the entire time to lower the top when your in the car too from what I remember from my test drive of a 128 vert. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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05-03-2008, 05:42 PM	#5
wikidpete Member 3 Rep 134 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Vert Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (0)	I tried it too at the dealer and it works outside of the car as well.. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Convertible
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05-03-2008, 06:16 PM	#6
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	thank you all for the responces. my salesperson is telling me that you CANNOT open the top with the comfort access. i am cancelling the order I have and am placing a new order, only with the comfort access.
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05-03-2008, 06:21 PM	#7
Kiety The ONE 12 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (1)	to be fair, we aren't exactly 'your average guy' as we're all 1 addicts __________________ 135i Cabriolet \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| Moonlight top \| Glacier Aluminum trim \| Premium package \| M Sport package \| Sound package \| PDC \| Power Seats
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05-03-2008, 06:44 PM	#8
Bringinthewolf 1 for the road 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: SGM 135i Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	CA is a must on the Cabrio. __________________ "So the question is — do you want comfort and size, or do you want to drive?"
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05-03-2008, 07:34 PM	#9
walsh416 Private 6 Rep 95 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Just to make sure I've got it right, you can only open the cabrio's top remotely with CA?
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05-03-2008, 09:24 PM	#10
mrgoochio 135i Coupe Owner! 46 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Apparently so __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Coupe Jet Black Sport Pkg. P1 Lemon Boston Leather High Gloss Black Trim Comfort Access System
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05-04-2008, 02:17 AM	#12
TagMan Car Addict!! 62 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	Nice feature! Good job, gentlemen!! __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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05-04-2008, 03:48 AM	#13
Zuzu Major General 2827 Rep 7,642 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Tell your SA to read up on his product knowledge.. I have physically opened and closed the roof with Comfort Access...
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05-04-2008, 03:52 AM	#14
Zuzu Major General 2827 Rep 7,642 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	What I meant was, that I was standing about 5 feet away from the vert when I opened and closed the roof.. Not in the car..
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