Roof not folding correctly: SOLVED

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KPStratton

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Hi all,

Recently had the roof motor replaced, and all was perfect until today.

Today, went to put the roof down, and it seems that the rear window is getting stuck on the catch on the rear bulkhead (maybe the wrong term!). If I stop the roof going down and push the window back towards the boot, all works perfectly. Also, on the way up there is no sign of anything catching or any issues.

Just wondering if anyone else has seen this before, and if so, was there a fix for it?

Thanks in advance

Kieran
 
Is it folding properly?

There was a thread ages ago about the side folding in not out which can make it snag.


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It seems to be folding correctly, but something is pushing the window about 1/2 an inch forward and onto the catch,

Having looked at it again, there are two spring loaded panels either side of the parcel shelf that seem to drop as the roof comes down, however the springs seem quite stiff, so am going to look at lubing them to see if it makes any difference.

Will take a look for the thread you mentioned!
 
Have managed to solve this today!

The roof did appear to be getting into the wrong folding position, and was therefore pushing the screen too far forward. I tried to old method of tweaking the fabric when the roof was going down, however this only seemed to last for the time that I was playing around, and when the roof was left closed for a while, it would just revert to the previous ways!

It was then that I started looking at the spring loaded plates on the shelf (right on the end, arond item 16 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BT32&mospid=47796&btnr=54_0315&hg=54&fg=10) in a bit more detail.

I it appeared that when these were pushed down from in the cabin, the roof was perfect. I then had a think about what purpose they served, and deduced that they could be done without, so I have removed the springs and left the plate in place and all is working perfectly, without the need to prod and poke the roof fabric!

Will update with any rattles etc, however the plates could simple be taped down if they became a nuisance, or even removed as their purpose is a little unclear!
 
Glad you got it sorted.

Do you get the problem too in this thread? 7th post down.

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=50464&p=733524&hilit=picture+line+drawing#p733510

I can't seem to cure it on mine :(
 
Just to update, that after nearly a week of this mod, there are no rattles, the roof is PERFECT without any input or prodding from me to get it down! Definitely worth a try if you are having roof folding issues!
 
Another thing that happens is that it gets stuck behind the stowage lock (at least on mine) and then slams down.
Since that piece of metal was discontinued by BMW anyway, I removed it. Had no issues since :driving:
 
I have done this spring removal mod as well and can report it solved the issue for me too with 0 drawbacks.

Only thing was on some bumps the flaps would slap - but I just tapped them down and all is well.

Thanks OP :thumbsup:
 
Mine never caught the catch so I thought I'd try this. Didn't bother removing the spring, just taped down the flaps :thumbsup: works perfectly now, can you believe it :roll: . What the hell are those flaps for :scratchhead: :idunno:. Talking about the ones on the roof storage shelf btw :evil: .
 
I have the same issue! Taped the flaps down and removed the metal bracket between the seats and it still catches on way the down but not as bad. Driving me nuts!

Maybe mine is a folding issue. Or the person before in their bid to fix the roof motor took the hood off and something hadn't been fitted back correctly?
 
Afaik, two options. One, to see what you are doing by taking the shelf out: Via the boot, pull the fabric liner loose from the shelf, on both sides pinch two plastic clips loose and lift the shelf out. The plastic clips are a bitt fiddly to get back and they often disengage by themselfs. Or two, with the roof closed, behind the seats you could reach to the flaps and either tape them down or remove the spring blinded.

I think I have some photos somewhere…
 
…and details of the clips, in case you decide to take the shelf out. You pinch them from underneath to remove, and reach back behind the seat to (blinded) put them back. The are under the flaps and thus you cannot put them back once if you have taped the flaps down. So taping has to be done in situ.
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