Power roof problem
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Must be the day for power roof problems. Mine is stuck in the up position and won't go down. Cycled the windows and cycled the storage thingey in the trunk, still no luck. The yellow light comes on when I press the open button. I know this was talked about on the old Z4UM, but forget what else could cause this. Anyone?
Yal said:
Sure wish we'd saved all that stuff.
Wow, I'm sorry to hear that your top isn't working....
Sounds like the Hyd. motor..
Take it to the dealer and have it tested (mine was going to charge me $100.00 to test it) and if it is the motor the complete top needs to be removed to replace it.
Mine died earlier this year and was covered under a CPO warrenty so I do not know how much it cost to replace it.
Don't waste your money on a Chilton or Haynes repair manual they do not show anything (I bought both).
If you want to tackle it yourself you can go to the BMWTIS web site and for a charge (I think it's $30.00 for 24 hours) you can have access to BMW service manuals and they show how to replace the pump.
There is also a Service bull. out there stating the factory was going to change the way they sealed the units as this was a factory defect, maybe if enough people fight it BMW will cover it?
They also said they opened up the drain vents on mine, but I do not know how much....
I'll try and attach the service bull. in a seperate post and good luck with your top....
Sounds like the Hyd. motor..
Take it to the dealer and have it tested (mine was going to charge me $100.00 to test it) and if it is the motor the complete top needs to be removed to replace it.
Mine died earlier this year and was covered under a CPO warrenty so I do not know how much it cost to replace it.
Don't waste your money on a Chilton or Haynes repair manual they do not show anything (I bought both).
If you want to tackle it yourself you can go to the BMWTIS web site and for a charge (I think it's $30.00 for 24 hours) you can have access to BMW service manuals and they show how to replace the pump.
There is also a Service bull. out there stating the factory was going to change the way they sealed the units as this was a factory defect, maybe if enough people fight it BMW will cover it?
They also said they opened up the drain vents on mine, but I do not know how much....
I'll try and attach the service bull. in a seperate post and good luck with your top....
Going to do mine next weekend; putting new discs, pads and sensors on, and I believe you can get access to the bottom of the drain when you take the cover for the brake wear sensor off, put a hoover to it and suck out the crap that way?
For the OP, I think the first thing I would do is lubricate the mechanism. There's a post about it somewhere around here, I believe it was said that bike-chain oil was the thing to use, while the hood is half up to give good access.
wasupdu: if the dealer's replacing your motor, they should replace it with the newer version, which is a sealed unit and doesn't have the same problem of getting water-logged. Probably still a good idea to clean your drains though (or make the dealer do it when they have the hood off
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For the OP, I think the first thing I would do is lubricate the mechanism. There's a post about it somewhere around here, I believe it was said that bike-chain oil was the thing to use, while the hood is half up to give good access.
wasupdu: if the dealer's replacing your motor, they should replace it with the newer version, which is a sealed unit and doesn't have the same problem of getting water-logged. Probably still a good idea to clean your drains though (or make the dealer do it when they have the hood off
)good day
i just this morning got the same problem, it was slow to retract and open
and just stop after, no more movements. i washed my car the evening before, it' a 2006 3.0 ie. is these year came with the upgrated motor? before i' m looking to replaced it,what should be done before ,to be sure it's the problem, i clear the drain hole it seems o.k.
thank you :?
i just this morning got the same problem, it was slow to retract and open
and just stop after, no more movements. i washed my car the evening before, it' a 2006 3.0 ie. is these year came with the upgrated motor? before i' m looking to replaced it,what should be done before ,to be sure it's the problem, i clear the drain hole it seems o.k.
thank you :?
People delete the rubber thingy??! I put mine back in 
Well, my contribution to this thread - if you happen have your side skirts off for whatever reason, another way to clear the holes!
When I had my side skirts off for my wrap, I accidentally found it (it fell out) and I was like "what's this??!".
Wasn't even thinking about the drains at the time but checked they were all clear and popped the rubber back in.
I am in Australia though so maybe for the best as I did find black widows in my side skirts haha.
Well, my contribution to this thread - if you happen have your side skirts off for whatever reason, another way to clear the holes!
When I had my side skirts off for my wrap, I accidentally found it (it fell out) and I was like "what's this??!".
Wasn't even thinking about the drains at the time but checked they were all clear and popped the rubber back in.
I am in Australia though so maybe for the best as I did find black widows in my side skirts haha.