10-11-2011, 06:54 AM | #1 |
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Folding mirrors = closed sunroof shade
When the key fob is used to fold the mirrors, simultaneously the sunshade for the roof closes around 35%. This means if you fold the mirrors three times a day (as I have to parking in a narrow spot) the sunshade is annoyingly closed and has to be reopened at least daily. It is like a cross between Groundhog day and Wall-E ("Caution! Rogue robots)! My stealer says there is no way around this. Anyone know a way round this? Surely there must be a software option to untoggle somewhere?
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10-11-2011, 07:27 AM | #2 |
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How do you fold the mirrors with the FOB?
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10-11-2011, 07:36 AM | #3 |
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Why not fold the mirrors using the interior control instead of the fob? This should be a separate logic path and not interfere with the shade.
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10-11-2011, 07:39 AM | #4 |
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How? Buy an X3 in the UK.
Sadly, it doesn't work in the US. In the UK, if you hold down the BMW logo on your key fob the mirrors fold. I don't know why the difference. Narrower streets? Different lawyers? Try closing the rear hatch with your key fob. It doesn't work either. The "usual" airport security guy knows to push the button on the hatch after he inspects my rear cargo area. |
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10-11-2011, 08:51 AM | #5 |
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Hi Ledzep. The mirrors unfold on opening the door so can only be left folded via the fob. Clearly a software design issue. Yes, you want the roof to close by fob for security but not the shade. Ah for a software update (something Windows-related maybe?)
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10-11-2011, 09:26 AM | #6 |
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Re my last. You got me thinking. If you fold the mirrors then power down the car before you step out they do stay folded. This does not give you the Mercedes visual check that the doors are locked via folded mirrors but it does keep the sun shade open.
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10-11-2011, 10:14 AM | #10 |
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you haven't tried it because it definitely doesn't work on US model X3s. There was another thread on this and a few US owners all said it didn't work
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And the above wisdom appears right in that the folding the mirrors appear to be on a different circuit if locked by internal button or the fob. The internal button seems to have priority, as you can unlock the car and open doors and boot IF the mirrors were folded by the internal button. Use the fob to fold and as soon as you unlock the pop out. Learn something every day!
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That is precisely correct.
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I almost became trapped by a folding mirror once. Or was it an axe murderer? I forget. Anyway, maybe you can trick you car into thinking it is in the UK? Try only using your cupholders for tea, and if some mentions a crèche pretend to think it is a motor vehicle accident in Kensington. Do not use Tippex / Snowpake on the gps tho as that won't fool a German designed car.
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Yes, I'm happy with the way it works.
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I should add that if I keep holding the button down after the mirrors start to close it will start to close the sun blind but I rarely do so that's why I hadn't noticed. I guess if the sunroof is open you have to hold the key fob lock button for longer to close the sunroof fully which will close the blind more
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