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Post by Rafa8 » Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:50 pm

Hi
Does anyone know where to get a new microswitch from for the roof? and what would the typical cost be?
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Post by buzyg » Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:44 pm

Lovely Z4. Get the roof sorted and enjoy it. :thumbsup:
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Post by Zedebee » Thu Oct 21, 2021 8:03 pm

Rafa8 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:50 pm Hi
Does anyone know where to get a new microswitch from for the roof? and what would the typical cost be?
Is it actually broken? If it’s just the metal actuator has fallen out, it’s dead easy to fix.
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Post by Rafa8 » Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:30 pm

Really not sure it’s it had fallen off.
An auto electrician came to look today and recommended a new switch as the arm does not sit correctly when in situ.
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Post by Rafa8 » Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:50 pm

Hi

I have an issue with the DSC display light on the instrument panel, it will not go away, any ideas please why this there, I have read it could be the sensor on the wheel causing the problem?
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Post by MKZ4000 » Mon Dec 20, 2021 4:22 pm

Have you tried resetting the DSC by holding the button down by gear lever? Sometimes comes on if you lose tyre pressure or a faulty wheel sensor
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Post by Rafa8 » Mon Dec 20, 2021 4:50 pm

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Yes I have held the DSC button in for 3 secs and nothing happened. Do you think it could be the wheel sensor? is this a common fault?
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Post by buzyg » Tue Dec 21, 2021 2:34 am

Welcome aboard. Get that roof sorted and get out there enjoying your fine new Z4. :thumbsup:
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Post by 05_3.0i_zoom » Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:25 am

Rafa8 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 19, 2021 3:33 pm Just checked on the parcel shelf you mentioned and found the sensor arm on its own.
See attached photos.
Should be a relatively quick fix if you have reference to look at and put it back. I can't tell how it fell that easily. May be it has been played with from previous owners!
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Post by 05_3.0i_zoom » Tue Dec 21, 2021 4:26 am

Rafa8 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:50 pm Hi

I have an issue with the DSC display light on the instrument panel, it will not go away, any ideas please why this there, I have read it could be the sensor on the wheel causing the problem?
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Post by Roberltd2 » Tue Dec 21, 2021 11:55 pm

Rafa8 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:50 pm Hi

I have an issue with the DSC display light on the instrument panel, it will not go away, any ideas please why this there, I have read it could be the sensor on the wheel causing the problem?
Either the sensor or, as was the case on my 2007 car, the reluctor ring which sits on the drive shaft and provides the sensor with it's readings. These corrode over time and become distorted, giving rise to false readings and warning lights.
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Post by Rafa8 » Wed Dec 22, 2021 2:42 pm

Thanks for your valued feedback, I will look in to this. :)
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