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Hood problem!

Post by Helen Jones » Tue Apr 15, 2014 10:12 pm

Hi everyone.

I've had my brand new Z4 2.0i SDrive for just two weeks and have had an intermittent issue when trying to put the hood down in that it gets part way down (the same point every time) and gets stuck and just won't go any further.

Until today I've been able to put it back up and then down again and all's been fine.

However, this morning it just wouldn't get past that certain point so I gave up.

Tonight on leaving work I thought I'd give it another try. Yet again it got stuck at the same point but this time I couldn't put it back up!!! It was stuck halfway up and halfway down!!!

Eventually with a bit of coaxing I managed to get the hood back up and drove home.

It's now booked in to BMW next week to get it sorted but I just wondered if anybody else had had a similar issue and/or knows what the problem might be?

Thanks,

H
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by Stark » Tue Apr 15, 2014 11:07 pm

It's a sensor issue for sure Helen, hasn't happened many times with E89's on here, but dealer is the best place for it. Let us know how you get on, and post some pics up of your car when you get it back

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Re: Hood problem!

Post by chasBMW » Wed Apr 16, 2014 12:19 pm

When mine did that it was a sensor , initally they said they need car for 2 days but managed to do it in one , been fine since
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by James_P » Wed Apr 16, 2014 4:13 pm

Mine did exactly the same although it was during the cold weather. Dealer said it was sensors. They ended up keeping it two days so they could the the fix worked after it had been left out all night. The dealer also managed to leave the roof tray assembly loose so I had to go back for that to be re-assembled (although they did that in 15 minutes while I had a coffee).
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by flybobbie » Wed Apr 16, 2014 8:54 pm

Would be interesting to know which sensor failed, see if there is a common trend.
Especially for those of us out of warranty.

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Re: Hood problem!

Post by Helen Jones » Wed Apr 16, 2014 10:10 pm

Thanks guys.

It's booked in for next Wednesday so I'll let them know your thoughts to help save time!!

I was mortified when it happened and it's just typical that the weather this week is glorious!!! :(

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Post by Angie4m » Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:40 pm

Helen Jones wrote:Thanks guys.

It's booked in for next Wednesday so I'll let them know your thoughts to help save time!!

I was mortified when it happened and it's just typical that the weather this week is glorious!!! :(

H
Hopefully they'll get it all sorted Helen.

I know, there is nothing worse than having a convertible in super sunny weather and you can't put it down. I had a new roof fitted to my last car just as we got an Indian summer and when it's a fabric bad boy you have to leave if up for a month to ensure it's stretched to the car properly. At least no issues once fixed with a folding tin top.
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by Helen Jones » Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:05 pm

Well, it seems that the problem was me rather than the car!!!

The only problem they could find was a misplaced first aid kit!! i.e. it was in the side section of the boot which interfered with the operation of the roof!!

How stoooopid did I feel!!???

At least I've got it back and can get my top down again!!! :o

H
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by JustCruzin » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:35 pm

Hey Helen

Must say I chuckled when I read this! Hey, it could happen to anyone. Enjoy the fresh air!

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Re: Hood problem!

Post by Angie4m » Thu May 01, 2014 11:09 pm

Helen Jones wrote:Well, it seems that the problem was me rather than the car!!!

The only problem they could find was a misplaced first aid kit!! i.e. it was in the side section of the boot which interfered with the operation of the roof!!

How stoooopid did I feel!!???

At least I've got it back and can get my top down again!!! :o

H
Oh Helen, I think everyone at some point makes a boo boo like that. At least if it happens again you know where to look first......just incase :)

Maybe you should put the first aid kit in the glovebox to stop it's pesky interference of your roof
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by Helen Jones » Fri May 02, 2014 6:52 am

First aid kit is now safe and sound and going nowhere in the little storage compartment behind the seats!!!! :oops:
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by flybobbie » Fri May 02, 2014 7:48 am

Are you aware of the little storage compartment in the rear left of boot.
Its big enough for the first aid kit and a flourescent jacket.

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Re: Hood problem!

Post by Helen Jones » Fri May 02, 2014 6:06 pm

flybobbie wrote:Are you aware of the little storage compartment in the rear left of boot.
Its big enough for the first aid kit and a flourescent jacket.
Hi,

No I wasn't aware of that... will check it out!

Thanks,

H
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by metal licker » Fri May 02, 2014 7:33 pm

flybobbie wrote:Are you aware of the little storage compartment in the rear left of boot.
Its big enough for the first aid kit and a flourescent jacket.
Didn't know that ,but I've only had the Zed over 2 years :oops:
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Re: Hood problem!

Post by mcbeee » Fri May 02, 2014 8:07 pm

Helen Jones wrote:Well, it seems that the problem was me rather than the car!!!

The only problem they could find was a misplaced first aid kit!! i.e. it was in the side section of the boot which interfered with the operation of the roof!!

How stoooopid did I feel!!???

At least I've got it back and can get my top down again!!! :o

H
Haha, who among us has not done something like that ? I seem to remember something similar :oops: :oops:
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