Recent content by rgmrgm

I finally got the top to release. I removed the top latching motor and used pliers on the flexible shafts. The drivers side turns easily but the right side was very difficult but eventually released. Next step is to remove the right side latch and see why it is so difficult to turn. That is...

I have a similar problem but my shafts survived at the expense of the nylon gear. The latch is stuck closed and I can't turn it with the shaft and I don't know how much force I can apply without breaking the shaft.

the nylon gear in the latching motor gear box is broken in half. turning it does not do any good

I think I have identified the problem but not the solution. The top latch on the right side has a micro switch to stop the latching motor when the top completes the closing cycle. If that switch does not do its job the latching motor will continue to turn which over tightens the latch and...

New to me a 2004 Z4 2.5 auto. Top does not work, is stuck in the up position. I removed the cover that allows access to the locking motor and removed the motor and discovered the nylon gear that moves the metal gear that is connected the the left and right flexible shafts was split into two...