Surrounding Seal
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
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yep - no programing necessary. Just press in on open button for about 20 seconds and the sunroof will slide open/closed on its own and will relearn the stop limits.
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the initialization is the programming your dealer is referring to.... You have all the information. Go for it. Easy DIY.
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Yes. DIY it. No coding and just re-initialize. This will reset how far the sunroof will fully close and reset the anti-trap mechanism. Once you're done with the DIY, look for another dealer or independent.
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My Ride: 2010 BMW 550i M Sport. GPS, Satallite, Active suspension, Silver over Black in color with beige. 68k on the clock. My 10th BMW in forty years.
Model Year: 2010
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"Okay I am a bit confused" applies to both of us. The part mumber you provided is for a Glass Roof which has two glass panels. My car has a single panel that requires the updated number as follows:
"07 CIRCUL.SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF COVER GASKET 1 12/2008 54137117551 ENDED. (old)
07 Surrounding seal L=2883 1 12/2008 54107245551 $30.68. (new)
Because the new product is a bit thicker it might cause the window system to activate the Anti Trap function and not close the window. When I purchased the new seal, the enclosed document stated that it is essential to comply with PUMA Measure AG20315810-01.( copy and paste)
I went to the local BMW dealer and the SA stated that I would have to have the vehicles programming updated. I am sure that that is not true. Once the new seal is installed, the following has to be done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9AAks_lBlc
The above intializes the roof program so that it recognises the different current draws due to the thicker seal. If your vehicle is a 2009 or newer it does not requiere the programming.
I hope I am correct regarding the above. I will install the seal and do the programming. I will come back to this topic and let it be known what the result is.
"07 CIRCUL.SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF COVER GASKET 1 12/2008 54137117551 ENDED. (old)
07 Surrounding seal L=2883 1 12/2008 54107245551 $30.68. (new)
Because the new product is a bit thicker it might cause the window system to activate the Anti Trap function and not close the window. When I purchased the new seal, the enclosed document stated that it is essential to comply with PUMA Measure AG20315810-01.( copy and paste)
I went to the local BMW dealer and the SA stated that I would have to have the vehicles programming updated. I am sure that that is not true. Once the new seal is installed, the following has to be done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9AAks_lBlc
The above intializes the roof program so that it recognises the different current draws due to the thicker seal. If your vehicle is a 2009 or newer it does not requiere the programming.
I hope I am correct regarding the above. I will install the seal and do the programming. I will come back to this topic and let it be known what the result is.
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Engine: 550 Msport
Is that all there is?? 
5 minutes to remove old seal, 30 minutes to remove glue with a heat gum, twenty minutes to install new seal and about 5 minutes to re-initialize the roof following https://5series.net/forums/gallery/i...g-the-sunroof/
Thanks to all for the encouragement and direction. Now I am a pro.
5 minutes to remove old seal, 30 minutes to remove glue with a heat gum, twenty minutes to install new seal and about 5 minutes to re-initialize the roof following https://5series.net/forums/gallery/i...g-the-sunroof/Thanks to all for the encouragement and direction. Now I am a pro.
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