Z4 ROOF URGENT HELP REQUIRED

RJS-Z4 said:
I'm a draughtsmen of sorts, caps are the plague of my life :oops:

How did you get on OP?

From reading your response about it working on the floor, I'd say it's either one of two things, when you installed it in the car it was at a dodgy angle, or maybe you're getting an over-exaggerated angle on the floor and it needs a bit more fluid to work at the correct angle.
Click to expand...


Its fitted correct in car as it cant be wrong ? bolted in place with two bolts either side behind driver and passenger, Theese bolt holes are fixed so they cant be wrong ? the oil is at correct level . and when testing on floor it was help in place by hand as it wud be in the car
 
The motor itself isn't bolted anywhere is it?

I meant that maybe the angle of the motor was different on the floor as to how it was in the car. The angle of the motor can make a big difference if it is slightly under the correct fluid capacity from what I can tell.
 
RJS-Z4 said:
The motor itself isn't bolted anywhere is it?

I meant that maybe the angle of the motor was different on the floor as to how it was in the car. The angle of the motor can make a big difference if it is slightly under the correct fluid capacity from what I can tell.
Click to expand...

I have checked the pump angle and its ok . what does the red light mean at the operating switch though ?
 
I think either the electrical connecters are crossed going onto the motor or the hydraulic pipes are crossed, it's happened before to many, If you can get access to the l/h side where the wires go to the motor...disconnect the plug (2 wires) and jimmy up some wire to connect it the other way round just for testing !
 
fixit man said:
I think either the electrical connecters are crossed going onto the motor or the hydraulic pipes are crossed, it's happened before to many, If you can get access to the l/h side where the wires go to the motor...disconnect the plug (2 wires) and jimmy up some wire to connect it the other way round just for testing ![/qu

i did notice on the new and old pump that they both had different numbers at the banjo bolt connections where the hydrauilic pioes go ?
Click to expand...
 
when an indie fixed mine - he had a problem with air in the system that he had to go to BMW for, after that it worked fine
 
fixit man said:
well ?? any news ?
Click to expand...


finally cracked it . had to wait on part coming in . fitted part today. they are 2 sensors on n/s soft top roof post just behind passenger seat . theese sense if the roof is up or down . the one screwed to side of post was faulty . fitted it today and roof working normally now . got to speak to a bww technician who said theese go faulty as well !!
 
jonboiz said:
fixit man said:
well ?? any news ?
Click to expand...


finally cracked it . had to wait on part coming in . fitted part today. they are 2 sensors on n/s soft top roof post just behind passenger seat . theese sense if the roof is up or down . the one screwed to side of post was faulty . fitted it today and roof working normally now . got to speak to a bww technician who said theese go faulty as well !!
Click to expand...

that's great, glad you got it sorted ! :driving:
 
jonboiz said:
fixit man said:
well ?? any news ?
Click to expand...


finally cracked it . had to wait on part coming in . fitted part today. they are 2 sensors on n/s soft top roof post just behind passenger seat . theese sense if the roof is up or down . the one screwed to side of post was faulty . fitted it today and roof working normally now . got to speak to a bww technician who said theese go faulty as well !!
Click to expand...

It is great that you have repaired the problem of your soft top! Would you pls give out a details that where are those sensor at ?Thanks a lot!
 
se4y said:
jonboiz said:
fixit man said:
well ?? any news ?
Click to expand...


finally cracked it . had to wait on part coming in . fitted part today. they are 2 sensors on n/s soft top roof post just behind passenger seat . theese sense if the roof is up or down . the one screwed to side of post was faulty . fitted it today and roof working normally now . got to speak to a bww technician who said theese go faulty as well !!
Click to expand...

It is great that you have repaired the problem of your soft top! Would you pls give out a details that where are those sensor at ?Thanks a lot!
Click to expand...

The sensor ( they are two of them in the same location ) . with the roof fully open . if you stand outside the car just behind the passengers door facing the drivers side of the car . and look down at the folding roof mechansim just behind the passenger seat . and look down through the mechaism and look as though were looking through the mechanism to the bottom of the car where the pump sits for the roof . its easier if you remove the two seals the sit on top of the passenger roof mechanisim . if you look very carefully you will see this . see atached image . its a lot easier to see them with the folding roof out the car and on a bench .the one i fitted was the sensor to the left of the screwdriver in the pic :D ...This i fitted with the top removed from the car due to its location . these sensors tell the roof module if the roof is open or closed .
 
The sensor ( they are two of them in the same location ) . with the roof fully open . if you stand outside the car just behind the passengers door facing the drivers side of the car . and look down at the folding roof mechansim just behind the passenger seat . and look down through the mechaism and look as though were looking through the mechanism to the bottom of the car where the pump sits for the roof . its easier if you remove the two seals the sit on top of the passenger roof mechanisim . if you look very carefully you will see this . see atached image . its a lot easier to see them with the folding roof out the car and on a bench .the one i fitted was the sensor to the left of the screwdriver in the pic :D ...This i fitted with the top removed from the car due to its location . these sensors tell the roof module if the roof is open or closed .[/quote]


Many thanks !! Would you pls sent me the picture cause I can't find "atached image". "[email protected]" Thanks a lot! :) :) :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
Glad to hear you got to the bottom of the problem.

Really enjoy reading th ethreads that work a problem through.

I've got an E89 so it doesn't even apply to me!

Thats what I like most about the forum.

Even reading the frustrated posts.

People keep posting with ideas until its sorted :driving:
 
se4y said:
The sensor ( they are two of them in the same location ) . with the roof fully open . if you stand outside the car just behind the passengers door facing the drivers side of the car . and look down at the folding roof mechansim just behind the passenger seat . and look down through the mechaism and look as though were looking through the mechanism to the bottom of the car where the pump sits for the roof . its easier if you remove the two seals the sit on top of the passenger roof mechanisim . if you look very carefully you will see this . see atached image . its a lot easier to see them with the folding roof out the car and on a bench .the one i fitted was the sensor to the left of the screwdriver in the pic :D ...This i fitted with the top removed from the car due to its location . these sensors tell the roof module if the roof is open or closed .
Click to expand...


Many thanks !! Would you pls sent me the picture cause I can't find "atached image". "[email protected]" Thanks a lot! :) :) :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:[/quote]
Aint been on forum for a while here is the link to the image you want. i have tested the link and it works

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&oq=z4+roof+sensor+soft+top++left+hand+door+pillar&gs_l=img.3...127224.139000.6.139717.23.23.0.0.0.0.80.1015.23.23.0....0...1c.1.34.img..23.0.0.8ZRSlV89PVs&biw=1600&bih=775&dpr=1&q=z4%20roof%20sensor%20soft%20top%20left%20hand%20door%20pillar&cad=cbv&sei=2nL2UpiOEoTChAeR24DQBA#hl=en&q=z4%20roof%20sensor%20soft%20top&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=pZZpuDlgxRMxXM%253A%3Baj88BpmW6vokVM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi205.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fbb179%252Fdnl4132%252Fbmw%252F03%252520Z4%252Fhallsensor.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.zpost.com%252Fforums%252Fshowthread.php%253Ft%253D664607%3B800%3B600
 
jonboiz said:
se4y said:
The sensor ( they are two of them in the same location ) . with the roof fully open . if you stand outside the car just behind the passengers door facing the drivers side of the car . and look down at the folding roof mechansim just behind the passenger seat . and look down through the mechaism and look as though were looking through the mechanism to the bottom of the car where the pump sits for the roof . its easier if you remove the two seals the sit on top of the passenger roof mechanisim . if you look very carefully you will see this . see atached image . its a lot easier to see them with the folding roof out the car and on a bench .the one i fitted was the sensor to the left of the screwdriver in the pic :D ...This i fitted with the top removed from the car due to its location . these sensors tell the roof module if the roof is open or closed .
Click to expand...


Many thanks !! Would you pls sent me the picture cause I can't find "atached image". "[email protected]" Thanks a lot! :) :) :) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Click to expand...
Aint been on forum for a while here is the link to the image you want. i have tested the link and it works

https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&site=imghp&tbm=isch&oq=z4+roof+sensor+soft+top++left+hand+door+pillar&gs_l=img.3...127224.139000.6.139717.23.23.0.0.0.0.80.1015.23.23.0....0...1c.1.34.img..23.0.0.8ZRSlV89PVs&biw=1600&bih=775&dpr=1&q=z4%20roof%20sensor%20soft%20top%20left%20hand%20door%20pillar&cad=cbv&sei=2nL2UpiOEoTChAeR24DQBA#hl=en&q=z4%20roof%20sensor%20soft%20top&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=pZZpuDlgxRMxXM%253A%3Baj88BpmW6vokVM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi205.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fbb179%252Fdnl4132%252Fbmw%252F03%252520Z4%252Fhallsensor.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.zpost.com%252Fforums%252Fshowthread.php%253Ft%253D664607%3B800%3B600[/quote]
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom