Attleborough, Norfolk
Dr_Tripwire
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enuff_zed said:
enuff_zed said:
[ref]enuff_zed[/ref],
Cheers for your comment, I bought the car a couple of years back and the garage had already relocated the motor into the boot, so it looks like I'll be going with the suggestions from [ref]bigwinn[/ref],
Cheers both for your help so far
Dr_Tripwire
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[ref]bigwinn[/ref], so I've fallen over at the first hurdle ( possibly).... I've taken the cowling off after removing the 7 torx screws and see 2 cables going to the top motor.
I can see where the braided cable goes but there's the other cable that disappears and I can't work out where it comes out at (see the photo).
Is it that cable I should be looking at for a break in the wires or the braided one? If it's not the non braided cable then that's ok.
Is it then a case of having to strip away the braiding to be able to access the wires and locate the break(s)?
Sorry for the dumb questions but I'm trying to do this right the first time so I don't have to take the bus to work Monday morning :lol:
I can see where the braided cable goes but there's the other cable that disappears and I can't work out where it comes out at (see the photo).
Is it that cable I should be looking at for a break in the wires or the braided one? If it's not the non braided cable then that's ok.
Is it then a case of having to strip away the braiding to be able to access the wires and locate the break(s)?
Sorry for the dumb questions but I'm trying to do this right the first time so I don't have to take the bus to work Monday morning :lol:
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Now I may be wrong, and Stuart will soon correct me, but I was lead to believe that it IS that braid covered set of wires, but not there.
I think you should be looking towards the rear where they fold as the roof goes down.
I believe you have to open up the braid cover and find the break in the wire inside?
I think you should be looking towards the rear where they fold as the roof goes down.
I believe you have to open up the braid cover and find the break in the wire inside?
Dr_Tripwire
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[ref]bigwinn[/ref], .... Almost there, found the culprit....Dr_Tripwire
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[ref]bigwinn[/ref], [ref]enuff_zed[/ref], thanks guys! We're back with a working power hood!I've respliced them all as you suggested [ref]enuff_zed[/ref], and asides from one of the side torx screws, everything's back in place where it should be
Thanks again for your help gents - much appreciated
Dr_Tripwire
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[ref]bigwinn[/ref], definitely mate ... It's made my weekend 
Dr_Tripwire
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[ref]bigwinn[/ref], bloody good idea, I'll join you!
Dr_Tripwire
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[ref]enuff_zed[/ref], absolutely! Thanks again for your help! Enjoy the rest of your weekend
Hello all,
Brand new to the forum and Z4 ownership. Sorry to revive an old thread but I had this problem with my new Z4 and this is the thread that came up in my Google search and helped me fix the problem. Hence, I thought I'd add some additional info to hopefully help out anyone in the future.
To remove the headliner and access the wiring loom firstly move the roof to the following position:
Remove torx screw on each side of the roof as shown (1 each side)
Remove four torx screws along front of roof headliner (2 each side of the latches)
Remove access panel at the front of the roof (just pull on it) and remove one torx screw
With a small amount of force the plastic trim will now come off the roof and bring the fabric of the roof liner with it.
You will now be able to see the wiring loom along the passenger side and front of the roof leading to the motor at the front of the roof.
Feel along the wiring loom until you find a "fat" bit where the wires are bent. This was in the front left corner of the roof for me. Alternatively carefully cut open the length of the outer sheath until you find the problem.
Cut and solder in replacement wiring to fix the breaks/bends. Cover in shrink wrap/electrical tape as appropriate. Wrap everthing in sheath or electrical tape to keep it all together. Put everything back together in reverse order to the above!
Brand new to the forum and Z4 ownership. Sorry to revive an old thread but I had this problem with my new Z4 and this is the thread that came up in my Google search and helped me fix the problem. Hence, I thought I'd add some additional info to hopefully help out anyone in the future.
To remove the headliner and access the wiring loom firstly move the roof to the following position:
Remove torx screw on each side of the roof as shown (1 each side)
Remove four torx screws along front of roof headliner (2 each side of the latches)
Remove access panel at the front of the roof (just pull on it) and remove one torx screw
With a small amount of force the plastic trim will now come off the roof and bring the fabric of the roof liner with it.
You will now be able to see the wiring loom along the passenger side and front of the roof leading to the motor at the front of the roof.
Feel along the wiring loom until you find a "fat" bit where the wires are bent. This was in the front left corner of the roof for me. Alternatively carefully cut open the length of the outer sheath until you find the problem.
Cut and solder in replacement wiring to fix the breaks/bends. Cover in shrink wrap/electrical tape as appropriate. Wrap everthing in sheath or electrical tape to keep it all together. Put everything back together in reverse order to the above!
Nice set of pictures! I'm sure we'll all face this at some point!
ScottWayne
New member
THANK YOU to everyone who’s contributed to this thread over the last ten years! Problem solved on 2003 3.0 Z4 with roof stopping part way up. I found the broken wire about 18 inches from the latching motor once I cut open the wire shielding. Everything works now as expected.
