My BMW Z4 convertible top closes slow then doesn't close all the way

Demo

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What would cause this to happen? My top barely closes and stalls slowly.
 

NZ00Z3

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Hi

Welcome to the forum from New Zealand.

Is the top motor still making a noise when the top stops closing? If so, then you have a hydraulic leak and have run out of fluid.
 

Demo

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Hello
I'm not sure it's been awhile since I've tried it for fear It wouldn't go up the next time. I'll check and see. Thanks!
 

Demo

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Hi

Welcome to the forum from New Zealand.

Is the top motor still making a noise when the top stops closing? If so, then you have a hydraulic leak and have run out of fluid.
Hello
I'm not sure it's been awhile since I've tried it for fear It wouldn't go up the next time. I'll check and see. Thanks!
 

Demo

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Hi

Welcome to the forum from New Zealand.

Is the top motor still making a noise when the top stops closing? If so, then you have a hydraulic leak and have run out of fluid.
If this is so .How difficult is it to refill with fluid ,and is this something that runs out by use like oil or would there actually be a leak?
 

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Hi and welcome from London
 

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Hi @Demo , :welcome: to the forum from me too, in Staffordshire. Hope you can get your roof sorted soon.
 
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