broken roof :(

[timmmyL]

went to take the z4 for a spin today and the roof motor stopped working ((((

anyone close to essex that can fix this ?

many thanks !!

 

[andyglym]

You checked the obvious first before you shell out on a fix, fuses, pump conceptions and fluid. Not sure but I think the E85 roof motor is prone to water ingress, could be the cause (if yours is the E85).

@t-tony any ideas?

 

[timmmyL]

i wouldnt know where to start with fluid ect

yeah mines e85 seem like loads of people have the same thing wrong

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Have you checked the two knob thingys int boot.if there not int correct position it wont work.
M

 

[timmmyL]

the red pully thing?

 

[t-tony]

Sorry, I have no experience with the roof problems. Have you checked your roof motor to see if it's sitting in water?

Tony.

 

[timmmyL]

i cant without taking the roof off but its more than likely in water

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Sorry, I have no experience with the roof problems. Have you checked your roof motor to see if it's sitting in water?

Tony.

Tbh tony u cant see much down that side .unless its full to the brim

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

The black nob thigys need to b in this position or the roof wont work.one at each side its easy to knock them when loading the boot

 

[zedwheels]

The two knob thingies that Moz is on about in your boot are one left side and one right side, they twist to allow more luggage space but when in wrong position will stop your roof operating?

 

[timmmyL]

just had a look and the bits when they are in the wrong position the light will flash orange

i can hear the roof unlocking but no noise from the motor which seems like its dead

thanks for the pics tho

 

[BMBabe]

@Mac Romans @jamie_z4 @GazHyde @Fishy Dave @Brian H
Can't think of anyone else to tag who has a Z4

 

[BMBabe]

@chrissyboy @Redline

 

[Redline]

First check the two knobs to make sure they are in the right position.
Does the roof start to open at all?

 

[t-tony]

When you hear the catches on the top of the windscreen release, does the roof move at all? You could try having someone "help" the motor by trying to lift the front of the roof as you operate the switch. No noise from the motor itself does, sadly, point to a duff motor. Hope not.

Tony.

 

[Fishy Dave]

Does your car live outside, if so do you know when the roof drains were last cleared? If they haven't been done before it's worth having a search on here/google for the location of the drains underneath/forward of the rear wheels and poke a wire up there. This may release leaves and debris along with a load of water. If it turns out to be the pump I have read of a guy on the Z4 Forum who will relocate your motor to the boot in less than an hour for a very reasonable sum. http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=89154

 

[Mint]

@billz or @MAURICE THE MARTIAN may be able to help with the roof motor problem. IIRC they have both had their roof motors relocated to the boot.

 

[billz]

It is quite a common fault on the Z4 E85 for the roof motor to fail due to water Egress
The guy we used was up in Durham. He will do it on a weekend. It has been known for the roof moter to come back to life if given a thorough clean and soaked in Diesel or something like that (can not remember which) and let to dry.

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Hi Timmi .
Have a look on ..z4forum.
Theres a thread running..Titled. roof motor replacement. £550.
Dont be scared off by that price coz some motors can be revived so the cost would be condiderably less.
The guy is Bowser123. He's down south somewhere so may be able to help.
M