2011 535i Tilt/Sunroof Malfunction

F30 · 12-08-2013, 01:49 AM

I have a tilt/sunroof malfunction. I opened my sunroof today for the first time in like ever (not a full open just a tilt) and now it won't close. I did the hold down the tilt button for(15,30,60sec) but no reset initiation. I heard the clicks after like 15 seconds but it does nothing. I took a flashlight and looked for anything blocking the tracks or whatnot but nothing. I guess its time for the dealer

v12 · 12-08-2013, 08:01 PM

You did this with the engine running, right?

Push the sunroof button up and hold it the whole time until the reset process is completed and the sunroof shade closes.

superlazy · 04-30-2016, 10:49 AM

I'm having the same problem you described. No luck with the reset, just some clicks. Do you recall the solution, or what the dealer did to fix it?

cdmulders · 05-14-2016, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by v12

Push the sunroof button up and hold it the whole time until the reset process is completed and the sunroof shade closes.

This reset process works as advertised. Thanks v12. We recently had some hot weather, and I discovered two things that were not working correctly: the air conditioning and the sun roof. It took a refrigerant recharge to fix the former, but I was able to perform the reset procedure for the latter.

Bmw doubles · 01-31-2017, 10:43 AM

This just happened to me and the up and hold isnt working after removing and reinstalling the battery. The sunroof doesn't make aso me or any movement.

Any other suggestions?

Bmw doubles · 05-28-2017, 06:14 PM

Fixed mine, accidentally. The push-button reset sequence didn't work for me because the button wasn't responding. Reset the code and still no movement. Just had my clutch done which required the battery to be pulled. After plugging the battery back in everything started working again! I know I mentioned above that I tried that, but the battery was removed for a long time so maybe that's the difference.

Sunroof life!

GazBeemer · 09-26-2023, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by v12

You did this with the engine running, right?

Push the sunroof button up and hold it the whole time until the reset process is completed and the sunroof shade closes.

Perfect, I had to hold button up for around 20 seconds. Worked a treat 👍🥂

Shrimpy · 12-18-2023, 03:26 PM

For the reset to work, the car must be running correct? If I start with the shade and glass in the closed position, which way should the button be pushed? Toward the front glass or the rear glass? Thanks.

EDIT: Read another thread and figured it out!!!!

Qsilver7 · 12-18-2023, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Shrimpy

For the reset to work, the car must be running correct? If I start with the shade and glass in the closed position, which way should the button be pushed? Toward the front glass or the rear glass? Thanks.

EDIT: Read another thread and figured it out!!!!

Glad you figured it out…but for others that may run across this issue…the procedure is in your owners manual (paper version and digital version embedded in iDrive).

And DO check your owners manual because some models require the engine to be running and some don’t.

Shrimpy · 12-19-2023, 06:15 AM

Just to add, the button to operate the glass and cover has to be pushed straight up....not towards the front or rear glass....just straight up and hold it until the roof goes through it's complete cycle. Thanks for the page out of the manual QSilver

Qsilver7 · 12-23-2023, 02:06 PM

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F30 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 39 Posts Drives: F10 535i Owner - Future M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	2011 535i Tilt/Sunroof Malfunction I have a tilt/sunroof malfunction. I opened my sunroof today for the first time in like ever (not a full open just a tilt) and now it won't close. I did the hold down the tilt button for(15,30,60sec) but no reset initiation. I heard the clicks after like 15 seconds but it does nothing. I took a flashlight and looked for anything blocking the tracks or whatnot but nothing. I guess its time for the dealer
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v12 Banned 115 Rep 653 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Manhattan iTrader: (0)	You did this with the engine running, right? Push the sunroof button up and hold it the whole time until the reset process is completed and the sunroof shade closes.
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Bmw doubles Dream crusher 984 Rep 2,421 Posts Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: westside iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 535 [0.00]	Fixed mine, accidentally. The push-button reset sequence didn't work for me because the button wasn't responding. Reset the code and still no movement. Just had my clutch done which required the battery to be pulled. After plugging the battery back in everything started working again! I know I mentioned above that I tried that, but the battery was removed for a long time so maybe that's the difference. Sunroof life! __________________ 535i MIssion Performance, PS2, Helix HPFP Kit, Wagner FMIC, Spec 3 clutch, Steel SMF, Wolf Racing CP, UUC SSK, GFB dv, SprintBooster, Custom Dynomax Exhaust, M5 Sways, Eibach OE Springs, Koni Sports Adjustable, Custom Short Ram CAI IG: @bmwdoubles
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Shrimpy New Member 23 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535i Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	For the reset to work, the car must be running correct? If I start with the shade and glass in the closed position, which way should the button be pushed? Toward the front glass or the rear glass? Thanks. EDIT: Read another thread and figured it out!!!! __________________ 2011 BMW 535i, 6spd, Milano Beige Metallic, Venetian Beige Leather, Convenience Package, Premium Package 1, Premium Package 2, and Sport Package. 119,500+ miles. Last edited by Shrimpy; 12-18-2023 at 04:07 PM..
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Shrimpy New Member 23 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535i Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0)	Just to add, the button to operate the glass and cover has to be pushed straight up....not towards the front or rear glass....just straight up and hold it until the roof goes through it's complete cycle. Thanks for the page out of the manual QSilver __________________ 2011 BMW 535i, 6spd, Milano Beige Metallic, Venetian Beige Leather, Convenience Package, Premium Package 1, Premium Package 2, and Sport Package. 119,500+ miles.
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