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Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
- jamesfr
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Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
Hi,
My soft top has been working fine since I had the car - always quick and quiet with no signs of any problems... I have cleaned drains and checked water flows from both sides...
A couple of days ago without warning it pack up completely and won't shut. I would have expected to have the roof slow down or something before just going dead?? Had not rained for a few days either. Bowden cable now released and in manual mode but I need to get it sorted...
I was wondering if there was anyone in the Sussex area that has changed a motor and relocated into the boot to fix the problem from returning. I know there's Dave in County Durham but that's a 14/15 hour round trip for me, hopefully there is someone much nearer.
How can I tell the motor is cooked without removing the hood? How successful are motor revivals or am I much better off biting the bullet and replacing?
Thanks
My soft top has been working fine since I had the car - always quick and quiet with no signs of any problems... I have cleaned drains and checked water flows from both sides...
A couple of days ago without warning it pack up completely and won't shut. I would have expected to have the roof slow down or something before just going dead?? Had not rained for a few days either. Bowden cable now released and in manual mode but I need to get it sorted...
I was wondering if there was anyone in the Sussex area that has changed a motor and relocated into the boot to fix the problem from returning. I know there's Dave in County Durham but that's a 14/15 hour round trip for me, hopefully there is someone much nearer.
How can I tell the motor is cooked without removing the hood? How successful are motor revivals or am I much better off biting the bullet and replacing?
Thanks
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Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
Do a search for Bowser134 or pm him ,Ross is in Hook just North of Basingstoke and is I believe a BMW technician
Excellent feedback as you might expect
Excellent feedback as you might expect
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+1 above
What lights are you getting when you press the roof button as it may not be the motor.
What lights are you getting when you press the roof button as it may not be the motor.
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
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- jamesfr
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Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
Thanks will do!wegras wrote:Do a search for Bowser134 or pm him ,Ross is in Hook just North of Basingstoke and is I believe a BMW technician
Excellent feedback as you might expect
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- jamesfr
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Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
With the storage shelf in the higher position I get just a solid light on the roof open button, with it in the correct lower position the light just flashes. The roof releases and lock ok just doesnt close. When you open it it is very, very slow like its the weight of the roof that is closing it.firebobby wrote:+1 above
What lights are you getting when you press the roof button as it may not be the motor.
How do i check its the motor??
Z4 2004 3.0l
Black with red interior
Black with red interior
Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
The shelf up , is to give you a little more boot space and the solid non flashing light is telling you that the roof cannot fold down into the shelf because it's in the high position . This is what it's supposed to do . When the shelf is in the down position this is the only position the roof can operate with , ie having enough room to fold into because the shelf is down . So if the roof Unlatches and the Windows drop then it's trying to fold , but the unlatching and Windows dropping are different motors , the fact that they are working and you now have a flashing light is a pretty good sign that the main motor has failed ..jamesfr wrote:With the storage shelf in the higher position I get just a solid light on the roof open button, with it in the correct lower position the light just flashes. The roof releases and lock ok just doesnt close. When you open it it is very, very slow like its the weight of the roof that is closing it.firebobby wrote:+1 above
What lights are you getting when you press the roof button as it may not be the motor.
How do i check its the motor??
You can't check the motor unless you remove it from its housing which is tucked away down the back of the left hand door pillar/ wheel arch .
It can be removed from this position and the motor in most cases can be revived and then general school of thought is to relocate it into the boot .
There are loads of threads on here detailing such work and a few members here that can do the job for you .
The search function is your friend .
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Thanks mate
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- jamesfr
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Thanks Thanks to Bowser134!
Ross sorted me out today fixing the rusted motor and relocating motor into the boot with a nice tidy install. This guys has got it down to a fine art now and for the money charged is well worth it!
Highly recommend!
Now if the worst happens and the motor fails again it will be easy to fix or replace without all the hood aggro!
Thanks again Ross (Bowser134)!
Ross sorted me out today fixing the rusted motor and relocating motor into the boot with a nice tidy install. This guys has got it down to a fine art now and for the money charged is well worth it!
Highly recommend!
Now if the worst happens and the motor fails again it will be easy to fix or replace without all the hood aggro!
Thanks again Ross (Bowser134)!
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Glad we could get it sorted for you James and nice to meet and have a chat
- jamesfr
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Pleasure was all mine mate - the other "fix" is holding up nicely too!bowser134 wrote:Glad we could get it sorted for you James and nice to meet and have a chat
Thanks for you help Ross!
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Z4 roof motor.
My roof motor has died. I understand that there is someone who lives near Basingstoke that can help replace it. I believe Bowser 134. I live in Hampshire.
My roof motor has died. I understand that there is someone who lives near Basingstoke that can help replace it. I believe Bowser 134. I live in Hampshire.
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Yes bowser134 is in Hants, Yateley I think.
Anyway welcome to the forum! Don't forget we like to see photos of new members' cars in the "Newbies" section of the forum!
That will get you a 2nd post, and once you've made 3 you can use the "Private Messages" function to message bowser direct.
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Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2019 9:55 pmYes bowser134 is in Hants, Yateley I think.
Anyway welcome to the forum! Don't forget we like to see photos of new members' cars in the "Newbies" section of the forum!
That will get you a 2nd post, and once you've made 3 you can use the "Private Messages" function to message bowser direct.
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Already sent a PM with Bowser's details Mr T
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Oh well, at least "Appletree" can't say he couldn't get in touch!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Roof motor relocation in boot - Help in Sussex Area??
Hi, I am a new Z4 owner. Sadly the roof motor is not working. Looking on the forums lots of people are saying Bowser 134 is the person in Hampshire who can sort it.
Does anyone have his contact details?
Thank you
Does anyone have his contact details?
Thank you