How do I manually close my 2004 X5 roof - 2005 BMW X5

The roof opening panel is an electronically operated panel that can be opened or closed by the roof opening panel switch. Actuating the switch in either a forward or rearward motion supplies a ground to the roof opening panel motor. The vent and soft-stop functions are controlled by the roof opening panel motor. These positions are obtained when an internal motor cam opens the roof position switch, removing the ground from the switch. The roof opening panel has an express open feature activated when the switch is pressed momentarily. The roof opening panel is closed by continuous activation of the switch until the sunroof stops movement. This function is controlled by the roof opening panel motor.

Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical

• Roof opening panel
• Opening shield
• Roof panel frame
• Opening shield guide feet

• Central junction box (CJB) fuses:
  • 2 (20A)
  • 29 (5A)
• Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 1 (60A)
• Accessory delay relay
• Roof opening panel control switch
• Circuitry
• Roof opening panel motor

• The roof opening panel does not open or close

• Central junction box (CJB) fuse:
  • 2 (20A).
  • 29 (5A).
• Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 1 (60A).
• Circuitry.
• Roof opening panel control switch.
• Roof opening panel motor.

• Go To Pinpoint Test E .

Do the power windows and power locks work ?

E6 CHECK VOLTAGE TO THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR - CIRCUITS 400 (LB/BK) AND 1173 (BN/OG)

• Key in OFF position.
• Disconnect: Roof Opening Panel Motor C920.
• Key in ON position.
• NOTE: Activate accessory delay relay for this check.
• Measure the voltage between roof opening panel motor C920-4, circuit 400 (LB/BK), and ground; and between roof opening panel motor C920-7, circuit 1173 (BN/OG), and ground.
• Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?

Yes
GO to E7 .

No
REPAIR circuit 400 (LB/BK) or circuit 1173 (BN/OG). TEST the system for normal operation. If you can't do electrical testing , there is a manual way to close it .
Roof Opening Panel Manual Operation

1. Remove the overhead console. For additional information, refer to Overhead Console in this section.

1. Insert a hex-head screwdriver in the center of the manual drive slot to depress the release pin. Rotate the screwdriver clockwise until the roof opening panel is closed.

1. 1. Tilt the moon roof into the vent position as much as possible and press on the front portion of the control.
   
2. 2. Now release the switch.
   
3. 3. Now press and hold that same switch again for 30 seconds or until the moon roof begins to move.
   
4. 4. Now release the switch ans immediately press and hold the switch agaon.
   
5. 5. Now the moon roof should close then open then close again.
   
6. 6. You MUST wait until the moon roof has closed that second time before releasing the switch of the process will be a failure and you will have to start again.
   

• Here is the manual for you too. http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO4FOC/~MUS~LEN/40/04focog2e.pdf
  

• Hope this helps.
  

You need to have BMW look at that, there are endless possibilities. Cost depends on extent of defect.

Hi,
You can use my modification instructions, it will work for the X5 too. Take the download (pdf version 2) of thread 14 of below link: http://forums.5series.net/topic/96566-e61-panorama-sunroof-issues/
Success!
TFHODD

One of the plastic clips have broken, you can google a fix for that, I did mine not too hard to do. Price aprox 75$

Have window closed. Press the vertical vent button (press in towards roof). Hold for 20 seconds and the window will start to open, keep holding button until the window goes all the way back and then all the way forward. BMW's initialization procedure.

I just had the same problem... the rear glass has 2 suports, which you will need to insert a long screw driver in it and force them back manually... It's a pain, but I can get you all the pictures to this procedure...

start the vehicle.

push the center of the sunroof button (make sure its the center and not the forward or aft toggle) and hold it up. you'll have to hold it up for the entire time while it initializes.

after about 4 seconds the roof/shade will start to move. keep holding it until it goes through its entire process.

it will open/close the sunshade, tilt & close the roof and open and close the roof.

if this doesn't work, it may have other issues with the roof.

good luck

title says X5, but description says X3. i'll explain for an X5, but X3 with the pano should be the same. and i'll explain function of the roof, not reprogramming.

button is located on the panel at the top near the front & center windshield. its the switch on the far left on this panel. its a switch that not only toggles, but also slides forward & back.

with your finger in front of the button, slide it back & release. this will make the cover slide back and store revealing the sun roof. you know have 2 options (tilt the sunroof up or open the roof completely).

to tilt it up, press up on the rear of the button and release. the rear of both roofs will pop up. to close, push up and release the front of the button or slide the switch forward.

to slide it open completely, repeat what you did to open the protective cover (slide the switch from front to back). the roof will open completely and stow out of the way. to close, slide the switch forward and release. pano roof will now close.

to close the cover, slide the switch forward again.

neat trick: if you want to tilt the sunroof open without opening the protective cover, press up on the rear of the button (when the cover is closed) and release. the cover will separate in the middle exposing about a 2-3 inch mesh, then tilts the sunroof open. to close, push the button forward again.

also, if you are above a certain speed (can't remember what it is off hand) with the sunroof open or tilted, it will close automatically, then perform the neat trick on its own to keep air coming in.

one last trick: if you want to open the windows and sunroof from outside, press & hold the unlock button (forward button on the key) and you will see the windows go down, then the roof will open to vent. releasing the button will stop the motion of the windows & roof.

hope this answered what you were asking.

Ha, i just replaced one of these today. Yes they are serviceable but a pita. There is also a fix for the rear glass not closing. The rear tilt mechanisms need to be replaced bmw part number 54 13 7 240 682.