Heated rear window
- Thread starter ghawk
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It does not work on my soft top either 
Hi Guys
I had the same issue with the rear de mister not working but got it fixed (somehow) so just to keep the thread going I've copied it to here
So I've had the weekend to tinker with my roof and now seem to be getting results Roofs working fine now just won't lock in the down position but I'm hoping the micro switch I have on order from BMW will sort that and it's worth the £20 to try.
After some searching for info I finally managed to track down the 2 hidden side screws to get the 'Windshield Frame Cover' off to inspect the locking mechanism.
To take it off you need a T20 screwdriver or a T20 socket,
1- First you need to lower the roof just past half way, NOTE if the roofs not down enough you won't see the side screws, I had the engine running as the roof will creep down otherwise.
2- Then remove the cover that hides the part for manually releasing the roof, where the Allen Key goes. Then remove the screw at the back, it will be obvious which one it is.
3- Then remove the 4 little screws at the front of the panel.
4- Then remove the side screws (one on each side) it won't come off without breaking unless you Remove them as I very nearly found out.
So that's a total of 7 screws to remove and with a bit of wiggling she's off. I disconnected the blue wire connector and simply used WD40 to lubricate all the hinges and moving parts as well as the wire connectors and as if by magic my roof now goes up and locks into place and the flashing red light goes out and even the de-mister is working again.
Hope this can help
I had the same issue with the rear de mister not working but got it fixed (somehow) so just to keep the thread going I've copied it to here
So I've had the weekend to tinker with my roof and now seem to be getting results Roofs working fine now just won't lock in the down position but I'm hoping the micro switch I have on order from BMW will sort that and it's worth the £20 to try.
After some searching for info I finally managed to track down the 2 hidden side screws to get the 'Windshield Frame Cover' off to inspect the locking mechanism.
To take it off you need a T20 screwdriver or a T20 socket,
1- First you need to lower the roof just past half way, NOTE if the roofs not down enough you won't see the side screws, I had the engine running as the roof will creep down otherwise.
2- Then remove the cover that hides the part for manually releasing the roof, where the Allen Key goes. Then remove the screw at the back, it will be obvious which one it is.
3- Then remove the 4 little screws at the front of the panel.
4- Then remove the side screws (one on each side) it won't come off without breaking unless you Remove them as I very nearly found out.
So that's a total of 7 screws to remove and with a bit of wiggling she's off. I disconnected the blue wire connector and simply used WD40 to lubricate all the hinges and moving parts as well as the wire connectors and as if by magic my roof now goes up and locks into place and the flashing red light goes out and even the de-mister is working again.
Hope this can help
