Try a good squirt with some electrical cleaner first covering the area around with a cloth.
Bmw z3 electric roof motor.
Water gets trapped in the roof drains due to leaves twigs dirt silt and surr.
Reconditioned unit there are two version of the unit for the z3 this is the early version part numb.
This videos shows some ways to diagnose the issues with the soft top not working.
The most likely cause is the small micro switch located near the top fold on the left side.
Reconditioned unit there are two version of the unit for the z3 this is the later.
Here s another example of the bmw e85 z4 design flaw regarding the roof motor.
Operate the switch manually a few times then try the electric roof.
Bmw z3 hydraulic roof motor and pump unit 1997 2002 840722401.
The z3 was based on the e36 3 series platform while using the rear semi trailing arm suspension design of the older e30 3 series it is the first mass produced z series car.
2 door coupé e36 8 model code.
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.
2 door roadster e36 7 model code.
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This will apply to the z3 and 3 series convertible soft tops and can apply.
Bmw z3 hydraulic roof motor and pump unit 1997 2002 840722402.
The body styles of the range are.