Roll down all windows remotely?

tide · 01-10-2012, 10:43 AM

So I went outside this morning and all my windows were down on the M3 but it was locked. I didn't leave it like that, but sometimes I hit button combos on my remotes when they are in my pocket by accident. Is this even possible or is something else afoot?

roddyc · 01-10-2012, 10:47 AM

If you press and hold unlock on the key fob, it will roll down all the windows. Maybe this happened then you hit lock? Pressing and holding lock won't roll up all the windows unless you have it coded.

Nevermind, just read post below me...auto re-lock is most likely what happened.

///M Ryder · 01-10-2012, 10:47 AM

You hit the unlock button......now check your iDrive and see if you have the auto re-lock selected. That will be the reason the door was locked. If you unlock the car and don't open a door for a set amount of time (I think it's 90 seconds) the car automatically locks......Phil

tide · 01-10-2012, 10:49 AM

Thanks, glad to know it's just my pockets that want to cause havoc and not my normal absentmindedness.

THE TECH · 01-10-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

I hate that feature! Happened to my wife's car while it was snowing...

That's what you get for leaving it outside. Next thing you're gonna tell me is that she got a nail in her tire.

luis_m3 · 01-10-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

That's what you get for leaving it outside. Next thing you're gonna tell me is that she got a nail in her tire.

TECH, we might have to put a leash on you man...

OP, if it's that much of a problem, you can get it coded to where your FOB key does NOT open any windows at all. Do a search for "code FOB"... you'll find lots of great info.

THE TECH · 01-10-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

TECH, we might have to put a leash on you man...

OP, if it's that much of a problem, you can get it coded to where your FOB key does NOT open any windows at all. Do a search for "code FOB"... you'll find lots of great info.

Don't worry, SehrSchnell knows what I'm talking about.

dhahlen · 01-10-2012, 11:27 AM

My e46 was programmed to roll the windows back up when you held the lock button. This was a euro feature, I don't think it was exactly legal in the U.S. for safety reasons... could be wrong.

THE TECH · 01-10-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dhahlen

My e46 was programmed to roll the windows back up when you held the lock button. This was a euro feature, I don't think it was exactly legal in the U.S. for safety reasons... could be wrong.

You can code that on the e9x as well.

1sikbmr · 01-10-2012, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

That's what you get for leaving it outside. Next thing you're gonna tell me is that she got a nail in her tire.

Sales@AUTOcouture · 01-10-2012, 12:55 PM

OP you possibly hit the remote in your pocket

Templar · 01-10-2012, 01:00 PM

I used to have this problem, then I took an arrow to the knee.

tlp · 01-10-2012, 01:02 PM

Stop wearing those tight sexy sequin jeans...

dhahlen · 01-10-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Templar

I used to have this problem, then I took an arrow to the knee.

New_m3 · 01-10-2012, 04:50 PM

I've found sometimes the driver's window rolls itself halfway down when I unlock the car and the passenger's side stays up. Then when I shut the driver's door it rolls itself back up.

Does anyone else's car do this? I don't know if its a fault but it's useful if your parked in a tight space!

THE TECH · 01-10-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by New_m3

I've found sometimes the driver's window rolls itself halfway down when I unlock the car and the passenger's side stays up. Then when I shut the driver's door it rolls itself back up.

Does anyone else's car do this? I don't know if its a fault but it's useful if your parked in a tight space!

Haven't heard of that one.

New_m3 · 01-11-2012, 07:08 AM

Looks like it's a software gremlin then.

Gkap · 01-11-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by New_m3

I've found sometimes the driver's window rolls itself halfway down when I unlock the car and the passenger's side stays up. Then when I shut the driver's door it rolls itself back up.

Does anyone else's car do this? I don't know if its a fault but it's useful if your parked in a tight space!

very strange, take it to the dealer.

blackmist222777 · 07-10-2012, 04:50 PM

one thing you can do is walk up to your door. place your finger on the top "lined" portion of the handle and just hold it there... the doors should lock. the windows should start to roll up as well.

Jbook · 07-10-2012, 09:42 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I had coding done so I can roll up my windows and fold my mirrors by holding lock on the key fob in addition to the CA button the the handle

DivideBYZero · 07-11-2012, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gkap

very strange, take it to the dealer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by New_m3

I've found sometimes the driver's window rolls itself halfway down when I unlock the car and the passenger's side stays up. Then when I shut the driver's door it rolls itself back up.

Does anyone else's car do this? I don't know if its a fault but it's useful if your parked in a tight space!

Not a fault, it's a feature. if you have selective locking (one click driver door, two click passenger door) it turns this off, that's why most people don't see it. It's to aid ingress and egress. My e46 did it, too, if I wanted.

Don't listen to the 'take it to the dealer' crowd.

M3 DCT · 07-11-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by New_m3

I've found sometimes the driver's window rolls itself halfway down when I unlock the car and the passenger's side stays up. Then when I shut the driver's door it rolls itself back up.

Does anyone else's car do this? I don't know if its a fault but it's useful if your parked in a tight space!

I experience the same problem, I have not been able to solve it, since it only happens sometimes.

Any advise appreciated

01-10-2012, 10:43 AM	#1
tide New Member 7 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 Alpine White ZCP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (0)	Roll down all windows remotely? So I went outside this morning and all my windows were down on the M3 but it was locked. I didn't leave it like that, but sometimes I hit button combos on my remotes when they are in my pocket by accident. Is this even possible or is something else afoot?
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roddyc Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 13 BMW M5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (8)	If you press and hold unlock on the key fob, it will roll down all the windows. Maybe this happened then you hit lock? Pressing and holding lock won't roll up all the windows unless you have it coded. Nevermind, just read post below me...auto re-lock is most likely what happened.
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 430 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	You hit the unlock button......now check your iDrive and see if you have the auto re-lock selected. That will be the reason the door was locked. If you unlock the car and don't open a door for a set amount of time (I think it's 90 seconds) the car automatically locks......Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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tide New Member 7 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2011 Alpine White ZCP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks, glad to know it's just my pockets that want to cause havoc and not my normal absentmindedness.
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dhahlen Lieutenant 32 Rep 404 Posts Drives: e30 318is, e90 335i, e92 m3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	My e46 was programmed to roll the windows back up when you held the lock button. This was a euro feature, I don't think it was exactly legal in the U.S. for safety reasons... could be wrong.
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New_m3 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 246 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've found sometimes the driver's window rolls itself halfway down when I unlock the car and the passenger's side stays up. Then when I shut the driver's door it rolls itself back up. Does anyone else's car do this? I don't know if its a fault but it's useful if your parked in a tight space!
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