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Another roof problem

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Another roof problem

Post by whenimeetgod » Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:44 pm

Hi.
I had the roof motor replaced June/July last year. Was a genuine BMW part but I took it to my usual garage to get the job done. Took him a full day but all was well. Roof has stopped again. It lowers the windows & unlatches but that's it. Then trying to close locks up the latches & puts the windows back up. I've tried fuses and shelf switch but no change.

Rather than take it back to him maybe I should try one of the guys on this forum who specialise in motor replacement/relocation.
Can you tell me who's the nearest to me? I'm in Peterborough

Thanks

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Post by Ducklakeview » Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:12 pm

It's probably sitting in a housing full of water. I can fix that in about 45 mins for you without any new parts.

My email address is in my signature.

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Post by mikeriden » Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:47 pm

Take the time and visit "ducklakeview" in St Helens. He will have your roof working in 45 minutes.
He fixed my roof failure 4 weeks of ownership. He is right in what he says 45 minutes.

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Post by IRD » Sun Sep 03, 2017 6:20 pm

Second that. You won't find anyone better and more able to help you and without breaking the bank.

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Post by Ducklakeview » Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:31 pm

Sorted Tony's car for him today. He bought a compete hydro unit from BMW that fitted about 2 years ago. It was in a sorry state. Luckily he managed to wangle a warranty replacement, so the new shiny one is now tucked away out of harms way.

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Post by MACK » Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:51 am

How many you on now Mike? or have you stopped keeping score!😂
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Post by Djor » Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:06 pm

Ducklakeview, can’t find your email to contact, have a 2008 Z4 roof not working.. you come highly recommend..
[email protected]

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:51 pm

Djor wrote: Sat Jul 13, 2019 5:06 pm Ducklakeview, can’t find your email to contact, have a 2008 Z4 roof not working.. you come highly recommend..
[email protected]
Hi Djor, and welcome aboard.

Ducklakeview has gone missing from the forum after a bit of an issue. :roll:

Try a search for The Zed Shed in Warrington - I believe he is still active on FaceBook. :thumbsup:
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Post by ph001 » Sat Jul 13, 2019 8:51 pm

I don’t think he’s active on the forum anymore. Where you based?
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Post by Djor » Tue Aug 06, 2019 9:34 am

Hi everyone thanks for the help! I got in touch with Bowser on here , he did a relocation and a re-ferb of the motor, did the job in under an hour absolutely over the moon can’t recommend him highly enough .. my roof and me are happy!!

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