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Ski Hatch Wont Open

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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:54 pm

I collected my first Z4 yesterday. Loving it. The N54 engine is a peach.

First issue I have come across is that the ski hatch is jammed and wont open. It feels like the latch is locked but there is no keyhole so I'm guessing it is seized. I can see from the boot that it has the small shelf system behind it which I'd love to be able to access.

Has anyone had this problem and know of a fix? I'm reluctant to apply too much force as I'd prefer it to be seized than broken!

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Post by Busterboo » Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:52 pm

Kiwi_Mike wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:54 pm I can see from the boot that it has the small shelf system behind it which I'd love to be able to access.
It sounds as if it's in back to front. :?
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Post by Chippie » Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:04 pm

Can’t help with the ski hatch but mine has a door that drops down inside the cabin which has 3 small shelves inside, just big enough to store some small bottles of water or cans.
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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:11 pm

Thanks for the reply.

Yea it’s a small drop down door and behind it is the shelf unit which I’ve seen by leaning into the boot and in clipping it. The previous owner had left a small hair brush in there. Maybe he/she was a hair dresser 😀

Trouble is, I can’t open the door so the shelves are un-useable. Quite frustrating. Have tried forcing it but with no luck. The handle won’t budge, like it is locked closed.

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Post by Busterboo » Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:16 am

Photos would help a lot. One from inside the boot and anther between the seats.
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Post by RobbiZ4 » Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:09 pm

Kiwi_Mike wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:11 pm Trouble is, I can’t open the door so the shelves are un-useable. Quite frustrating. Have tried forcing it but with no luck. The handle won’t budge, like it is locked closed.
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This can be repaired without replacing the complete unit. I will post a link for a repair instruction soon...

No photos are required, cause the issue is always the same: a very small spring has left it's dedicated position.
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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:17 am

RobbiZ4 wrote: Sun Jun 06, 2021 11:09 pm
+++ no violence +++ no violence +++ no violence +++
This can be repaired without replacing the complete unit. I will post a link for a repair instruction soon...

No photos are required, cause the issue is always the same: a very small spring has left it's dedicated position.
Awesome, thanks in advance. 👍

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Post by RobbiZ4 » Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:41 am

Got it - the complete thread:

https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720802

Scroll down to the repair instruction with pics from @mick70. :thumbsup:
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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:50 pm

RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:41 am Got it - the complete thread:

https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720802

Scroll down to the repair instruction with pics from @mick70. :thumbsup:
Fantastic, thanks a lot mate.

I'll now have a long think about whether I am brave enough to attempt this repair. The last thing I want is the door being stuck open due to me messing up the repair. And maybe if I fix it I may not even use it :o

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Post by RobbiZ4 » Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:05 am

Kiwi_Mike wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:50 pm Fantastic, thanks a lot mate.
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Post by Roddy » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:10 am

Busterboo wrote: Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:52 pm
Kiwi_Mike wrote: Thu Jun 03, 2021 11:54 pm I can see from the boot that it has the small shelf system behind it which I'd love to be able to access.
It sounds as if it's in back to front. :?
I think what he means is by unclipping the plate in the boot, the shelves are visible. Actually the shelves are fixed to the plate.

When I bought my car I found some parts in the boot. Took me a while to figure out what they were but it's the original set up which I'd prefer. Unfortunately only one shelf is there.
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I have no use for a ski bag, or Transport Sack as BMW calls it, storage would be more useful.
Looking for shelf info now.
Sorry can't help with door problem, mine is fine..... on the rare occasion I've opened it. I stuffed my owners manual in there
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Post by N4LLY » Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:02 pm

Cool you got the ski bag :thumbsup:

I use my ski hatch for fishing rods :)
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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:38 am

RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:41 am Got it - the complete thread:

https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720802

Scroll down to the repair instruction with pics from @mick70. :thumbsup:
Hey Robbie, I managed to fix my ski hutch using the thread you shared, thanks a lot.

I now have somewhere to store my sunglasses.

I went through 3 springs as they kept disappearing down inside the hutch door. Had to steal them out of the pens in my kids pencil cases.

Thanks again.

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Post by RobbiZ4 » Sat Jul 03, 2021 7:40 am

Kiwi_Mike wrote: Sat Jul 03, 2021 12:38 am
RobbiZ4 wrote: Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:41 am Got it - the complete thread:

https://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=720802

Scroll down to the repair instruction with pics from @mick70. :thumbsup:
Hey Robbi, I managed to fix my ski hutch using the thread you shared, thanks a lot.

I now have somewhere to store my sunglasses.

I went through 3 springs as they kept disappearing down inside the hutch door. Had to steal them out of the pens in my kids pencil cases.

Thanks again.
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You made your ski hutch great again! :rofl: :thumbsup:
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Post by Kiwi_Mike » Sat Jul 03, 2021 11:06 pm

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