W221 Express Closing on Panorama Roof
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W221 Express Closing on Panorama Roof
Anyone knows the logic behind the lack of express closing for the panoramic sunroof and sun shades on the w221?
Is there a mod out there that allows express closing of panoramic sunroof and shades?
I just can't understand why the regular sunroof has express closing but not the panoramic one
Is there a mod out there that allows express closing of panoramic sunroof and shades?
I just can't understand why the regular sunroof has express closing but not the panoramic one
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Anyone knows the logic behind the lack of express closing for the panoramic sunroof and sun shades on the w221?
Is there a mod out there that allows express closing of panoramic sunroof and shades?
I just can't understand why the regular sunroof has express closing but not the panoramic one
Is there a mod out there that allows express closing of panoramic sunroof and shades?
I just can't understand why the regular sunroof has express closing but not the panoramic one
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If so, I don''t think software would ever work.
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The switch is different but DAS allows these settings to be modified via version coding and it looks like it could be possible to activate one touch from the existing SW if the switch was changed (at least after SW update to the control unit).
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That's a good point. I don't know the differences in the physical looks between the two switches, but I notice that when closing there's no going beyond the resistance point. However, while opening, going beyond the resistance point puts it in Express Open mode. So it makes sense that if the physical switch doesn't allow going beyond the resistance point I don't know how the software will tell the diff. between manual and express closing? Unless it would do away with manual closing and just go straight into express closing.
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I remember reading somewhere about it that it was an obstacle sensor issue. Say something was in the way of the track, since our roof goes up and above, when it's closing, I guess it's harder for it to tell if something is in the way and to tell it to stop. Still makes no sense why either the front or the back sunshade for can't be one touch close though??
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I remember reading somewhere about it that it was an obstacle sensor issue. Say something was in the way of the track, since our roof goes up and above, when it's closing, I guess it's harder for it to tell if something is in the way and to tell it to stop. Still makes no sense why either the front or the back sunshade for can't be one touch close though??
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Well I was just trying to find where I read it before but can't. I did however find another thread in this same forum talking about the exact same issue and someone there posted a pretty good tip. Holding the air recirc button on the dash closes everything, which is much better imo than holding your hand up there like an idiot. Haven't tried it personally but people are saying it works for pano too so I'll def be closing it that way from now on.
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As weird as that sounded I just tried it out and it actually worked...go figure. However, unfortunately this doesn't solve the problem because the "recirculate" button still doesn't offer express-closing and I have to keep holding it all the way 
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Well I was just trying to find where I read it before but can't. I did however find another thread in this same forum talking about the exact same issue and someone there posted a pretty good tip. Holding the air recirc button on the dash closes everything, which is much better imo than holding your hand up there like an idiot. Haven't tried it personally but people are saying it works for pano too so I'll def be closing it that way from now on.
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Did you read this whole thread or at least the previous post from dannieboiz?
Early W211 cars with pano-roof do no have the express closing feature. This is what the thread is talking about. If you wanted to know why, you can find some views from this thread or other similar threads but only MB knows for sure.
Early W211 cars with pano-roof do no have the express closing feature. This is what the thread is talking about. If you wanted to know why, you can find some views from this thread or other similar threads but only MB knows for sure.
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Did you read this whole thread or at least the previous post from dannieboiz?
Early W211 cars with pano-roof do no have the express closing feature. This is what the thread is talking about. If you wanted to know why, you can find some views from this thread or other similar threads but only MB knows for sure.
Early W211 cars with pano-roof do no have the express closing feature. This is what the thread is talking about. If you wanted to know why, you can find some views from this thread or other similar threads but only MB knows for sure.
