Hi all,
A friend has an LL52, May 2012 Z4 28i.
The other day he came around because his convertible top was not functioning correctly. The button just flashes red and the heads up display on the dash says it's unable to determine the roof position. (The roof is currently up, and locked). Figured it was probably one of the microswitches after a bit of research, and he went on his way. Wasn't something we could fix for him in our driveway with no spare parts of course.
But, now his bootlid won't open. Keyfob, badge, or button by the drivers legs. None of them will open the boot.
The vehicle does not have the USDM emergency release inside the boot (Not that it would be very easy to access anyway!)
All I've managed to find is the below from one of the BMW manuals:
Emergency Opening of Rear Lid
As there is no lock cylinder and Bowden cable assembly, the rear lid cannot be released
in the event of the rear lid lock being defective. At the same time, movement of the
retractable hardtop is inhibited by the unknown status of the rear lid.
The lid can be opened if the Bowden cable (emergency glow in the dark) handle can be
reached from the through load compartment.
The rear lid can also be forced to open by using the diagnostic tester. The rear lid activation via the JBE component activation function. This activation request ignores all status
that would typically inhibit rear lid operation such as top position.
Emergency Actuation of the Retractable Hardtop
An emergency actuation facility for releasing the retractable hardtop by the customer is
not possible. Emergency actuation is, however, possible in the service workshop. The
emergency actuation procedure is described in detail in the repair instructions.
So, is he really that far up sh*t creek? I've always disliked euros, but this just takes the cake. Incredible engineering.
A friend has an LL52, May 2012 Z4 28i.
The other day he came around because his convertible top was not functioning correctly. The button just flashes red and the heads up display on the dash says it's unable to determine the roof position. (The roof is currently up, and locked). Figured it was probably one of the microswitches after a bit of research, and he went on his way. Wasn't something we could fix for him in our driveway with no spare parts of course.
But, now his bootlid won't open. Keyfob, badge, or button by the drivers legs. None of them will open the boot.
The vehicle does not have the USDM emergency release inside the boot (Not that it would be very easy to access anyway!)
All I've managed to find is the below from one of the BMW manuals:
Emergency Opening of Rear Lid
As there is no lock cylinder and Bowden cable assembly, the rear lid cannot be released
in the event of the rear lid lock being defective. At the same time, movement of the
retractable hardtop is inhibited by the unknown status of the rear lid.
The lid can be opened if the Bowden cable (emergency glow in the dark) handle can be
reached from the through load compartment.
The rear lid can also be forced to open by using the diagnostic tester. The rear lid activation via the JBE component activation function. This activation request ignores all status
that would typically inhibit rear lid operation such as top position.
Emergency Actuation of the Retractable Hardtop
An emergency actuation facility for releasing the retractable hardtop by the customer is
not possible. Emergency actuation is, however, possible in the service workshop. The
emergency actuation procedure is described in detail in the repair instructions.
So, is he really that far up sh*t creek? I've always disliked euros, but this just takes the cake. Incredible engineering.
