Z4 roof only closing half way - (NOT THE PUMP!)

bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:16 pm

Sorry lads been off line

Dr T pm me I’ll send you my mobile

It’s the braided cover- strip it away

Dr_Tripwire · Post by **Dr_Tripwire** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 6:25 pm

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bigwinn,

.... Almost there, found the culprit....

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:02 pm

Excellent work. Think I'd be resplicing the lot looking at that!

Dr_Tripwire · Post by **Dr_Tripwire** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:29 pm

bigwinn, enuff_zed, thanks guys! We're back with a working power hood!

I've respliced them all as you suggested enuff_zed, and asides from one of the side torx screws, everything's back in place where it should be

Thanks again for your help gents - much appreciated

bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 7:57 pm

Yes chief!!!

Love it when a fix gives so much satisfaction

Good job

Dr_Tripwire · Post by **Dr_Tripwire** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:03 pm

bigwinn, definitely mate ... It's made my weekend

bigwinn · Post by **bigwinn** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:12 pm

Dr_Tripwire wrote: ↑Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:03 pm bigwinn, definitely mate ... It's made my weekend

im off to have a beer in your honour

Dr_Tripwire · Post by **Dr_Tripwire** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 8:27 pm

bigwinn, bloody good idea, I'll join you!

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:20 pm

Well done indeed. The glow of satisfaction when you fix something yourself!

Dr_Tripwire · Post by **Dr_Tripwire** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:00 pm

enuff_zed, absolutely! Thanks again for your help! Enjoy the rest of your weekend

blista89 · Post by **blista89** » Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:54 pm

Hello all,

Brand new to the forum and Z4 ownership. Sorry to revive an old thread but I had this problem with my new Z4 and this is the thread that came up in my Google search and helped me fix the problem. Hence, I thought I'd add some additional info to hopefully help out anyone in the future.

To remove the headliner and access the wiring loom firstly move the roof to the following position:

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Remove torx screw on each side of the roof as shown (1 each side)

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Remove four torx screws along front of roof headliner (2 each side of the latches)

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Remove access panel at the front of the roof (just pull on it) and remove one torx screw

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With a small amount of force the plastic trim will now come off the roof and bring the fabric of the roof liner with it.

You will now be able to see the wiring loom along the passenger side and front of the roof leading to the motor at the front of the roof.

Feel along the wiring loom until you find a "fat" bit where the wires are bent. This was in the front left corner of the roof for me. Alternatively carefully cut open the length of the outer sheath until you find the problem.

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Cut and solder in replacement wiring to fix the breaks/bends. Cover in shrink wrap/electrical tape as appropriate. Wrap everthing in sheath or electrical tape to keep it all together. Put everything back together in reverse order to the above!

smorris_12 · Post by **smorris_12** » Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:25 am

Nice set of pictures! I'm sure we'll all face this at some point!

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:39 pm

Good work everyone

ScottWayne · Post by **ScottWayne** » Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:17 pm

THANK YOU to everyone who’s contributed to this thread over the last ten years! Problem solved on 2003 3.0 Z4 with roof stopping part way up. I found the broken wire about 18 inches from the latching motor once I cut open the wire shielding. Everything works now as expected.

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