The micro switch on the door or the bonnet will be the most likely cause of this problem.
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Every time you press the convertible switch you should read between 11 13 volts at the pump.
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Operate the switch manually a few times then try the electric roof.
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The roof is known for leaking where it connects with the front window.
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Try a good squirt with some electrical cleaner first covering the area around with a cloth.
Bmw z3 hood micro switch replacement article submitted by g8jka after having intermittent problems with the electric roof on my zed and identifying the problem to be a faulty microswitch i decided i would finally cure the problem and replace the switch.
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The most likely cause is the small micro switch located near the top fold on the left side.
Can anyone comment on this please.
If you are not getting any current at the hydraulic motor you may have an electrical problem or a defective switch.
Many thanx thanx kindly for all the replies the switch is in the front centre console it is a very late 2 8 built july 97 and not an m i will look in the boot for the motor.
There are between 4 and 10 micro switches installed in your convertible required to run your top.
It is a fairly simple job but does require a little modification from the old switch to the.
I have an electric hood switch in my 97 z3 2 8 roadster but the manual only mentions manual hood operation and the hood is manual.
If so the z3 has known issues with faulty micro switches.
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Inspect the micro switches.