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    Convertible Top issue - Fourth Hall effect sensor???? (Solved)

    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...
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    Convertible Top issue - Fourth Hall effect sensor???? (Solved)

    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...
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    Convertible Top issue - Fourth Hall effect sensor???? (Solved)

    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?
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    Convertible Top issue - Fourth Hall effect sensor???? (Solved)

    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...
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    Convertible Top issue - Fourth Hall effect sensor???? (Solved)

    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...
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