How to locate fix leak into trunk of 1997 z3 convertible.
Z3 roof problems.
How can i fix this.
You have to push the roof slightly open to activate the electrics and that opens this switch.
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.
Z3 electric hood problems.
It is a fairly simple job but does require a little modification from the old switch to the.
1998 bmw z3 maintenance repair.
If so the z3 has known issues with faulty micro switches.
Operate the switch manually a few times then try the electric roof again.
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.
I own a 1998 bmw z3 convertible and the roof is leaking on the passenger side during heavy rains.
If the switch is properly set then other things are causing the problem.
Electric roof not working on bmwz3 tried it with.
The micro switch on the door or the bonnet will be the most likely cause of this problem.
The switch should be set to automatic not manual.
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The other things blocking the top to move up and down is its hinges if the hinges are bent or cracked or got loose then this can be the other reason.
This appears a common fault on bmw s of this age circa year 1999 mod.
This videos shows some ways to diagnose the issues with the soft top not working.
How to fix bmw z3 roof leak 3 answers.
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Try a good squirt with some electrical cleaner first covering the area around with a cloth.
This will apply to the z3 and 3 series convertible soft tops and can apply.