Ok final update (for those who might be following along!) In my previous post I mentioned that my top was going nuts....open was close and close was open. Again I was looking at the schematic when I remembered the previous owner mentioned that he had the pump replaced a few years ago.
Then I...
Hi everyone, posting this as a possible help to someone else with similar issue - I'm sure this is found somewhere on the interwebs, but I never came across it.
There are two hall effect sensors on the convertible top locking mechanism - for each the 'locked' and 'unlocked' state. One leg of...
I found this on https://charm.li manuals - looks like there are two hall effect sensors in the cowl. I think they must be on the drivers side (USA) locking mechanism. I guess my next move is to take a closer look at the cable harness...there must be a broken or shorted wire along the path, no?
So there are only 3 hall effect sensors and the microswitch?
From what I've learned, there are three positions/states (not sure if names are the same across different code readers)
1. Stowed (while roof is open)
2. Intermediate Position (while traveling)
3. Closed (windshield position)
During...
Hi Everyone,
I'm a new Z4 owner and new member to the group. I been reading the forums to gain some knowledge and confidence to take some problems but I had to join so I could ask for some help. I have a 2004 E85 Z4.
My, top stopped a few inches from closed position and has not worked since...