Bmw Z3 Roof Not Working

If it is too long it may just snap off the lever of the new microswitch again making the circuit all the time meaning the roof will work in all positions if the button and pedal are pressed.

Bmw z3 roof not working.

Electric roof not working on bmwz3 tried it with. How i simply solved the problem of the automatic convertible roof hood not coming down. If you are lucky you may be able to open convertible top by pressing the switch several times. The usual failures are a broken wire in the microswitch loom which bends with the roof or the arm on the microswitch getting bent and not operating the switch properly.

This videos shows some ways to diagnose the issues with the soft top not working. Turn the key forward to the spot just before cranking emergency break on windows down slightly or all the way no difference foot on break roof unlatched and pushed back slightly. One day you press the top switch in the center console and nothing happens. Once you push the roof up slightly it should trigger a microswitch that allows the motor to turn on.

This appears a common fault on bmw s of this age circa year 1999 mod. Z3 convertible top seems to be a common problem convertible top sometimes works sometimes doesn t. Try a good squirt with some electrical cleaner first covering the area around with a cloth. The most likely cause is the small micro switch located near the top fold on the left side.

The otg display has probably got a flexible printed circuit that is glued onto the main board these decay with age and contact is lost don t think contact cleaner will fix this. This will apply to the z3 and 3 series convertible soft tops and can apply. Apparently bmw 2001 z3 question. Lestergirl3 blackbmws and davep.

Owning a convertible vehicle can be fun and exciting until you start experiencing problems with the convertible top. To get the roof working first get the motor running you can do this with the engine off and boot lid open so that you can hear it. The convertible top won t go down.