Red release pull for the roof

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stirz

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 Nottingham
My roof fails to open ,it unclips but doesnt go back, i have read previous posts about how the red release button should be positioned (which i think i pulled by mistake) , mine has some slack when in the normal position ? i have tried the free it by pulling several times, is the slack in the cable normal ? if not what can i do ? :?
 
stirz said:
My roof fails to open ,it unclips but doesnt go back, i have read previous posts about how the red release button should be positioned (which i think i pulled by mistake) , mine has some slack when in the normal position ? i have tried the free it by pulling several times, is the slack in the cable normal ? if not what can i do ? :?
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are we talking manual roof here before anyone gets confused? Cos I don't recognise that red button.... :o
 
sorry not a button its a red pull thingy in the boot, i think its sticking stopping the opperation of the roof ?
 
i dont think it is in this case because of the slack in the cable ,its not being pulled back into position i have read that by pulling the cable it releases itself mine wont play ball :headbang:
 
Had a look today , looks like its the motor that has packed up ! one thing that i cant do is open the roof fully ,bowden cable pulled into correct position roof uncliped and with me pressing the open button and pushing the roof open at the same time it will not open anymore ? can anyone shed some light as im going to replace motor myself (i think ?) could it be the bowden cable isnt releasing the motor so the fluid wont flow freely ? :? ps cant hear any motor noise ! fuses checked all ok
 
Read through the link above from 'no fit state'

That will show you how to set and unset the bypass hook in the trunk to allow manual operation.

If you want to replace your motor, check these links that are in the How-To section.

How to remove your Softtop:
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10189

How to replace your Softtop Motor:
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=10190
 
Update .....took roof off took approx 2-3 hours nice and steady (thumbs hert a little unclipping the rubber trim/hood ) anyway motor was completely knacked due to water/drain holes not cleared ive only had the car a month ......its cost £350 ish from the stealers and i would like to say a BIG thankyou to Shipkiller for your step by step instructions and posts top man, should be up and running as soon as i recieve my new motor cheers mark :thumbsup:
 
Same here shipkiller. I have the top off after several hours. Followed your instructions from the website. My drains were clear but red water in the enclosure. Do you have suggestions about where to buy a new motor? I wrote down the numbers on the motor and have googled those numbers but no luck yet. I will be making a donation to this site in your honor. You just saved me several hundred bucks for sure! I will let you know when it is back in and working. Do you have a favorite charity? :thumbsup:
 
I bought my motor from the local BMW dealer, Checkered Flag.

For online sources, try:

BMW PartzDirect: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214760
Tischer: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214672&catalogid=0

I use BMW PartzDirect a lot. But both are normally cheaper (including shipping) than the local dealers.

Where in NC are you located? Anywhere around Norfolk/Va Beach area?
 
Right outside of Charlotte. I used to travel and play ball so I have been to most points of Virginia. I use to go to Charlottesville cause I had a horse in training. Got smart and got out of the horse business!!!!
 
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