Z4 roof switch failure

alloyalex · Post by **alloyalex** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:13 am

Hello!

One of the roof switches has failed in my z4, located via the panel in the boot. Any ideas how long this could take to fix or is it more hassle than it's worth and should I get BMW to fix it?

They have quoted my 6 hours labour

Video from BMW:
https://video.citnow.com/vppLCYxTGsm

RobbiZ4 · Post by **RobbiZ4** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:26 am

E89: Retractable Hardtop (roof) Maintenance (and additional) tasks
viewtopic.php?t=130932

2 microswitches cost about 40€ and it takes up to 2 hours on the first attempt, 1,5h on the next attempt!

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:22 am

6 hours labour? some long tea breaks there.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 11:49 am

alloyalex wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:13 am Hello!

One of the roof switches has failed in my z4, located via the panel in the boot. Any ideas how long this could take to fix or is it more hassle than it's worth and should I get BMW to fix it?

They have quoted my 6 hours labour

Video from BMW:
https://video.citnow.com/vppLCYxTGsm

As said, microswitches are around £16 each (probably more now) and the job is really easy as long as you follow some simple rules which can be found on here. There is almost a step by step guide on one thread here.

Always best to change both sides together.

I did it in about 3 hours and I am clueless!

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:50 pm

I paid £220 (or my warranty company did) that included the switch / diagnostics & labour.

If you don't want to change them yourself, find a decent Indie who will do it much cheaper, BMW are just ripping you off with 6 hours labour

matsmith749 · Post by **matsmith749** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 2:29 pm

At my dealer, 6 hours is over a grand (likely plus VAT)!!

javis20 · Post by **javis20** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:39 pm

Easy job, here is my video.
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u

B21 · Post by **B21** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 6:05 pm

javis20 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:39 pm Easy job, here is my video.
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u

Great video

javis20 · Post by **javis20** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 8:52 pm

Thanks

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:24 pm

I save all theses videos, i use "youtube downloader HD".

alloyalex · Post by **alloyalex** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:07 am

Thanks all for your help! I'll get a couple of switches on order!

6 hours seemed very long for one switch

RobbiZ4 · Post by **RobbiZ4** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:43 am

alloyalex wrote: ↑Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:07 am Thanks all for your help! I'll get a couple of switches on order!

6 hours seemed very long for one switch

You should replace them on both sides due to their aging.

alloyalex · Post by **alloyalex** » Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:18 am

Thanks, have a left and right side on order!

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