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Z4 roof switch failure
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Z4 roof switch failure
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
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
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E89: Retractable Hardtop (roof) Maintenance (and additional) tasks
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2 microswitches cost about 40€ and it takes up to 2 hours on the first attempt, 1,5h on the next attempt!
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2 microswitches cost about 40€ and it takes up to 2 hours on the first attempt, 1,5h on the next attempt!
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6 hours labour? some long tea breaks there.
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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.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
Always best to change both sides together.
I did it in about 3 hours and I am clueless!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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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
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
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At my dealer, 6 hours is over a grand (likely plus VAT)!!
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Easy job, here is my video.
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u
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Great videojavis20 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:39 pm Easy job, here is my video.
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u
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Thanks
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I save all theses videos, i use "youtube downloader HD".
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Thanks all for your help! I'll get a couple of switches on order!
6 hours seemed very long for one switch
6 hours seemed very long for one switch
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You should replace them on both sides due to their aging.
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Thanks, have a left and right side on order!