E89 Roof Problems in Bristol

[Peter Gane]

Hi everyone,

I have a 2015 Z4 E89. Recently the roof red light has started coming on accompanied by a ping. Usually the light goes out but can come back again. When the fault light shows, sometimes, the window switch doesnt work. The roof is working but clearly there is a fault. Hopefully just a micro switch/ sensor but not sure.
Has anyone else had this problem and is there a recommended repair garage in the Bristol area?

Thanks
Peter

 

[N4LLY]

Your in luck. One of the forum roof guru's is based in Bristol.

Number5 is your man 8)

You will need 2 more port before you can Private message him.

 

[N4LLY]

See here......

Clicky https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2005704&hilit=Number5#p2005704

 

[flybobbie]

Stay out of Bristol...might be answer.

Probably broken wire, usual symptom.
Code reader required to find out which one.

 

[clarker63]

See here......

Clicky https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2005704&hilit=Number5#p2005704

I thought he was an E85 man, not an E89?

 

[enuff_zed]

See here......

Clicky https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2005704&hilit=Number5#p2005704

I thought he was an E85 man, not an E89?

Yes Alan is definitely the E85 guru, not sure he knows too much about E89s tbh.
I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86. :wink:

 

[clarker63]

I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86. :wink:

surely a tin opener is all you need for that one?

 

[N4LLY]

Ah, maybe my bad, but thought he would tackle both :?

Thought a shout as better than a trip to Robbies in Munich :wink:

I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86. :wink:

 

[Ole gits rule]

Could be microswitches or hall sensors as well - these are the typically failures on e89.

Redish are inBristol and Forza are in Caldicot, I would also look at Autotech in Cwmbran, found then pretty helpful.

Do you have a code reader?

 

[GasheadIan]

Sure I have seen Autobase in chipping Sodbury tackle E89 roofs . Joe and Sam usually pretty honest and helpful
01454 314100

 

[Number5]

Yes, sorry. I’m no use on E89’s

You need a computer to move things all out of sequence otherwise you get the roof stuck half way and can’t access the boot

Try Autobase in C Sodbury or failing that Lee at Autotech in Caerleon is a whizz on E89 roofs

 

[Ole gits rule]

Yes, sorry. I’m no use on E89’s

You need a computer to move things all out of sequence otherwise you get the roof stuck half way and can’t access the boot

Try Autobase in C Sodbury or failing that Lee at Autotech in Caerleon is a whizz on E89 roofs

Already recommended Autotech - They are always helpful and reasonably priced but don't expect a glass showroom, the place is pretty functional

 

[Peter Gane]

Thanks everyone, that's amazing help. Will keep you posted.

 

[Peter Gane]

Thanks everyone, that's amazing help. Will keep you posted.