Z4 2004 Roof not working-orange light

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degsy005

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Hi Everyone

My Electric Roof was working perfectly until I had my rear Shockers replaced (aswell as fan belt, 02 sensors and gasket)at my Local Garage-When I collected my Car I discovered an orange light when I pressed the button to bring down the roof.

The Garage said they didn't interfere with the roof.

Is there anyone that can fix it for a fee?

I believe it might be the Microswitch. Was working perfectly prior to having work done on my car so think the Mechanic has maybe disturbed the electrics/microswitch.

Also my new rear Shock Absorbers are a bit squeaky! Is that normal?

Im Based in Hackney

Best
Derek
 
If the windows drop and the roof unlatches it’s not the micro switch. If there’s no window or roof action whatsoever, there’s likely a micro switch issue. Easy and cheap to fix. It takes less than 5 minutes to replace.

I grew up in Hackney.
 
As mentioned, could be Microswitch Or Roof alignment issue?

Sometimes the roof can get slightly out if alignment, someone who knows what they're doing, should be able to adjust the roof mechanism brackets,until it's properly aligned.
 
If it was working fine before you took it to the garage, it sounds like they have done/disturbed something.
Check out the forum members who do roof repairs in the south of England
You shouldn't get any noise from the rear end, especially after having new shocks fitted.
Phone the garage and tell them about the issues.
See what they say.
Don't think I would let them near my car though
 
They will have moved the shelf to access the shocks top mounts, so it’s bound to be an issue with the micro switch.

Test it by shorting the circuit. It’s looking for a closed circuit.

I’d put my money on the fact that they’ve dislodged the little steel lever in the slot on the rear bulkhead , when refitting the shelf
 
Number5 said:
They will have moved the shelf to access the shocks top mounts, so it’s bound to be an issue with the micro switch.

Test it by shorting the circuit. It’s looking for a closed circuit.

I’d put my money on the fact that they’ve dislodged the little steel lever in the slot on the rear bulkhead , when refitting the shelf
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Ah, that’ll be the “shelf thingybob” then :oops:
Rob
 
Thanks everyone for your response
I have told the Garage and been back but they are unable to help me,they don't know what to do . Also I don't trust them.

If there is anyone in the South that does roof repairs please get in contact.

I don't know anything about cars so cant do it myself.
thanks
Derek
 
degsy005 said:
I have told the Garage and been back but they are unable to help me, they don't know what to do .
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Jeez!
Name and shame! Don't think anyone should be considering taking a Z there.
I'd be thinking Ross at RBM is possibly the closest 'specialist'. I'd also consider having the shock installation double checked at the same time.
 
yeah I definitely need the shockers looked at. Don't like the squeaking noise at all. My car is worse condition since the work!
 
degsy005 said:
Enuff-zed
thanks about the recommendation
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Unit B, Hook House, London Road, Hook, Hampshire RG27 9EQ
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I realise Hackney to Hook is a fair distance for you, but I'd say going from recommendations on this forum, it is well worth the trip.
 
I did a roof motor repair this morning and had something very similar with an orange light.
Chap had recently had new rear shocks fitted and the parcel shelf wasn’t fitted back properly. No sign of the shelf retaining clips and many of the pop studs removed in those areas not put back.

He said it had rattled a lot since the work was done and that was why. Shelf not clipped in securely and canvas strip not fitted back to the shelf edge.

Motor now revived, relocated to the boot and all missing bits replaced. All working sweetly now.

However, whilst I could sort it, I’m in Bristol, so go to Ross at RBM and you’ll be in good hands
 
Degsy, this is the micro switch, the important part circled in red. Note, my shelf is in the up position, therefore the switch has not been activated to allow the roof to work. Looking in the boot, it’s located on the wall in front of you, sort of behind the cabin. You will need to bend down and look up a little. Get someone to push down on the silver tab, to the left so that it’s hardly visible, while they do this you try the roof button.
 

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If your switch is broken, fitting a new one is a matter of undoing those two screws, pulling the plastic cover off, unplugging the old switch, plugging in the new one and refitting the cover. The hardest part is bending into the boot, I’m old and tall, it’s not easy these days.
 
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