Z4 Roof Motor Replacement

Hi Bowser
I'm a newbie and not overly up to speed on using the forum, Ive sent you a couple of E-mails with regards to relocating my roof motor,and would like to arrange a time for it to be done.
Regards John (Oldtimer)
 
[email protected] said:
Hi Ross

Thanks for getting back to me. The answer is Yes and No. I took the car to a independent BMW garage (PC Autocare Swindon) to have the car checked for faults as the only thing I could think of was that the hood was out of sink with the cars computer. However I was told it wasn't and it was the hydraulic pump that was not working. I asked them to replace it as I was getting p'ed off at this stage. However when I collected the car the hood wouldn't lock down when in the stowed position. The mechanic gave me some excuse that this was due to the fact that I had removed the plastic cover between the two seats and when this and the protection tray in the boot was replaced the hood would close properly. ie it was my fault it wasn't locking. I will be leaving a negative feed back on this guys work but in the meantime I have now got this problem to sort out. Also the windows don't return to their closed position when the hood is raised. This has take all the joy out my ownership of this car (had it for 6 years).
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Many of the forum members including myself have the problem of the roof not clicking into its clip when fully down in the stowed position.
Mine sometimes does, and sometimes doesn't. I think it's a design fault. I just give mine a gentle push until it clicks into place. I've had my roof motor relocated by Bowser, great guy and very focused on doing the job to the highest standard.
 
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Many of the forum members including myself have the problem of the roof not clicking into its clip when fully down in the stowed position.
Mine sometimes does, and sometimes doesn't. I think it's a design fault. I just give mine a gentle push until it clicks into place. I've had my roof motor relocated by Bowser, great guy and very focused on doing the job to the highest standard.
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Thanks for the kind words David :)
 
I had my Z4 roof motor restored and relocated at the weekend by Ross (Bowser) and just wanted to post to say a huge thank you!

You did an excellent job mate and saved me a small fortune! Also a big shoutout to your missus as well for the lift into Camberley so I could take the better half shopping whilst the motor was being repaired!

If anybody is thinking about repairing and relocating their Z4 roof motor then I can't recommend Ross highly enough!
 
Cylene said:
I had my Z4 roof motor restored and relocated at the weekend by Ross (Bowser) and just wanted to post to say a huge thank you!

You did an excellent job mate and saved me a small fortune! Also a big shoutout to your missus as well for the lift into Camberley so I could take the better half shopping whilst the motor was being repaired!

If anybody is thinking about repairing and relocating their Z4 roof motor then I can't recommend Ross highly enough!
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Enjoy the roof Gary :)
 
Ross replaced and relocated my roof motor today just in time for this great weather! Could not be happier, great job, very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks very much :thumbsup:
 
Hi Bowser134

I have a roof snag and also want my motor relocated.

Left the car on the drive under a cover for 7 weeks whilst away with work. Got back, all other bits in the car work properly except the roof. When I press the button, literally nothing happens...no panel light, no window drop, no motor noise....nothing!

Done the following....

Checked the 3 fuses behind the glovebox - all good.
Checked the boot microswitch - is good.
Checked the wiring behind the panel with the roof switches on - looks good.
Pulled the red Bowden cable out and twisted 90 degrees. Removed the roof panel and used the Allen key to release the roof. Tried opening manually and it goes about a foot and hits what I think is hydraulic pressure. Closed by hand now.
Fully charged the battery (took 24 hours) - still nothing.

Any ideas/advice.
Also, can I book in for a motor relocation?

Thanks in advance

John

BTW, car is a 2003 3.0 manual, if that's useful info!!
 
John996 said:
Hi Bowser134

I have a roof snag and also want my motor relocated.

Left the car on the drive under a cover for 7 weeks whilst away with work. Got back, all other bits in the car work properly except the roof. When I press the button, literally nothing happens...no panel light, no window drop, no motor noise....nothing!

Done the following....

Checked the 3 fuses behind the glovebox - all good.
Checked the boot microswitch - is good.
Checked the wiring behind the panel with the roof switches on - looks good.
Pulled the red Bowden cable out and twisted 90 degrees. Removed the roof panel and used the Allen key to release the roof. Tried opening manually and it goes about a foot and hits what I think is hydraulic pressure. Closed by hand now.
Fully charged the battery (took 24 hours) - still nothing.

Any ideas/advice.
Also, can I book in for a motor relocation?

Thanks in advance

John

BTW, car is a 2003 3.0 manual, if that's useful info!!
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Sent you a message John :)
 
Hi Bowser134

Similar problem to John996. I've inherited a 2007 3.0si E85 which has been in a garage for 18 months. After charging the battery all is fine and it sailed through the MOT. It was covered in a thick layer of dust.

The only thing not working is the roof which was closed thankfully. It will latch and unlatch, windows drop and then it stops. Red light on buttons acts as manual says. Boot shelf is in right position. I live in Kingston, work in Windsor sometimes so no too far away.

Is it worth you having a look. Can't wait to get the roof down, first convertible.
 
knewmans said:
Hi Bowser134

Similar problem to John996. I've inherited a 2007 3.0si E85 which has been in a garage for 18 months. After charging the battery all is fine and it sailed through the MOT. It was covered in a thick layer of dust.

The only thing not working is the roof which was closed thankfully. It will latch and unlatch, windows drop and then it stops. Red light on buttons acts as manual says. Boot shelf is in right position. I live in Kingston, work in Windsor sometimes so no too far away.

Is it worth you having a look. Can't wait to get the roof down, first convertible.
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Sent you a message :)
 
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