Z4 roof switch failure

[alloyalex]

Hello!

One of the roof switches has failed in my z4, located via the panel in the boot. Any ideas how long this could take to fix or is it more hassle than it's worth and should I get BMW to fix it?

They have quoted my 6 hours labour

Video from BMW:
https://video.citnow.com/vppLCYxTGsm

 

[RobbiZ4]

E89: Retractable Hardtop (roof) Maintenance (and additional) tasks
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=130932

2 microswitches cost about 40€ and it takes up to 2 hours on the first attempt, 1,5h on the next attempt!

 

[flybobbie]

6 hours labour? some long tea breaks there.

 

[Pondrew]

Hello!

One of the roof switches has failed in my z4, located via the panel in the boot. Any ideas how long this could take to fix or is it more hassle than it's worth and should I get BMW to fix it?

They have quoted my 6 hours labour

Video from BMW:
https://video.citnow.com/vppLCYxTGsm

As said, microswitches are around £16 each (probably more now) and the job is really easy as long as you follow some simple rules which can be found on here. There is almost a step by step guide on one thread here.

Always best to change both sides together.

I did it in about 3 hours and I am clueless!

 

[Ole gits rule]

I paid £220 (or my warranty company did) that included the switch / diagnostics & labour.

If you don't want to change them yourself, find a decent Indie who will do it much cheaper, BMW are just ripping you off with 6 hours labour

 

[matsmith749]

At my dealer, 6 hours is over a grand (likely plus VAT)!!

 

[javis20]

Easy job, here is my video.
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u

 

[B21]

Easy job, here is my video.
https://youtu.be/qcwZC1uah_o?si=Idis1z4coQSmfH6u

Great video

 

[javis20]

Thanks

 

[flybobbie]

I save all theses videos, i use "youtube downloader HD".

 

[alloyalex]

Thanks all for your help! I'll get a couple of switches on order!

6 hours seemed very long for one switch

 

[RobbiZ4]

Thanks all for your help! I'll get a couple of switches on order!

6 hours seemed very long for one switch

You should replace them on both sides due to their aging.

 

[alloyalex]

Thanks, have a left and right side on order!