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Sun Roof Not Working
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Sun Roof Not Working
A few weeks ago I tried out my sun roof and it reluctantly worked after a couple of tries, now when I try and open it the windows go down but nothing else happens, does anyone have any ideas could it be the motor and is it an expensive repair?
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It’s could be anything from a faulty sensor/micro switch to a broken wire, you would be better off trying a fault code scanner on it or taking it to your local garage for a diagnosis.
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Yes I'll probably do that, I've just mov3d house so I need to find a local BMW specialist....
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Well I have found out today that it is the pump and motor that have gone due to water ingress and the cost of a replacement part is over 2.6K, this is from a local specialist as well not a dealer.
I have found the part I need on ebay for just under 1k. However, I was wondering if the motor/pump used in another bmw model would fit as they seem much cheaper
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Sorry to hear that, I think I’ve read that a pump from an Audi A4 is the same, but you would have to check to make sure it’s correct.
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There's several users on on here able to revive and relocate the existing motor,
For a fraction to the costs
For a fraction to the costs
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Sure I saw these motors being sold as rebuilt units on ebay for something like £400?
Just checked - search e89 roof motor & there are tons available from reputable sellers. Are you certain you need the pump as well as the motor?
This is not as bad as you think.
Just checked - search e89 roof motor & there are tons available from reputable sellers. Are you certain you need the pump as well as the motor?
This is not as bad as you think.
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That's what they told me in the garage, I have emailed them to double check but they did say motor and pump were damagedmatsmith749 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:55 am Sure I saw these motors being sold as rebuilt units on ebay for something like £400?
Just checked - search e89 roof motor & there are tons available from reputable sellers. Are you certain you need the pump as well as the motor?
This is not as bad as you think.
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You may be thinking E85?
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Well at that cost, I think I may be going somewhere else for a second opinion.optimistique1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:21 pmWell I have found out today that it is the pump and motor that have gone due to water ingress and the cost of a replacement part is over 2.6K, this is from a local specialist as well not a dealer.
I have found the part I need on ebay for just under 1k. However, I was wondering if the motor/pump used in another bmw model would fit as they seem much cheaper
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The cost is correct unfortunately, I got a price from bmw as well with a similar shock.....Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:30 pmWell at that cost, I think I may be going somewhere else for a second opinion.optimistique1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:21 pmWell I have found out today that it is the pump and motor that have gone due to water ingress and the cost of a replacement part is over 2.6K, this is from a local specialist as well not a dealer.
I have found the part I need on ebay for just under 1k. However, I was wondering if the motor/pump used in another bmw model would fit as they seem much cheaper
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Not on the cost but the diagnosis, if I was going to spend anywhere near that I would want to be 100% certain it was going to fix the issueoptimistique1 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:43 pmThe cost is correct unfortunately, I got a price from bmw as well with a similar shock.....Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:30 pmWell at that cost, I think I may be going somewhere else for a second opinion.optimistique1 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2024 8:21 pm
Well I have found out today that it is the pump and motor that have gone due to water ingress and the cost of a replacement part is over 2.6K, this is from a local specialist as well not a dealer.
I have found the part I need on ebay for just under 1k. However, I was wondering if the motor/pump used in another bmw model would fit as they seem much cheaper
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I agree but there was water in the bottom of the boot where the motor is so it all seems to make sense sadly
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Well thats the motor - is it certain you need a pump?optimistique1 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 9:50 pm I agree but there was water in the bottom of the boot where the motor is so it all seems to make sense sadly
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I am no expert so can only go by what they are telling me. I've messaged the garage to ask them if it is definitely both the motor and pump. I've actually found a motor and pump on ebay for £579 so bought that and will see if I can get someone to fit it for me