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[JimM]

Hi All,

Just registered today on the forum.
Have a red Z4 E89 2011 2.3 that I picked up earlier in the year.

Hope to join some of the Scotland runs later in the year.

First problem is the roof open/close operation.
Going to replace some switches and swap over cables.
Read a posting that the complete loom should be replaced every 10 year.

Not going that far but plan to change a few.
Wish me luck.

cheers
Jim

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland .

Well what do you know i will be just the person who you want to speak to as i run all the main Scottish forums runs
And as you would have there is a run available for you.
My spring and autumn are already fully booked (reserve list only left)
But i am doing fine a 3rd run this year

Stephen.

Event - Newbie Scottish Run 17th/18th August 2024

Hi everyone welcome to what will be my 3rd Scottish run for 2024. Wasn't sure quite how to title it but this is what i am aiming to do. My other 2 runs fill in a flash and dont give newer or less active members an opportunity to get on these runs. So this run will have entry criteria and will...

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[andyglym]

to the Forum from West Cumbria.

 

[Grrlnexdoor]

Hi All,

Just registered today on the forum.
Have a red Z4 E89 2011 2.3 that I picked up earlier in the year.

Hope to join some of the Scotland runs later in the year.

First problem is the roof open/close operation.
Going to replace some switches and swap over cables.
Read a posting that the complete loom should be replaced every 10 year.

Not going that far but plan to change a few.
Wish me luck.

cheers
Jim

I tried using Mine the other day and no sound no motion. So I’m thinking oil first.

 

[andyglym]

I tried using Mine the other day and no sound no motion. So I’m thinking oil first.

If your hydraulic oil hoses are goosed it's a costly affair as you can't buy individual hoses apparently and need to buy the full system at circa £1800 less fitting (it's a long job too).

 

[B21]

Welcome…I assume you have a decent bmw specific code reader?

 

[B21]

I tried using Mine the other day and no sound no motion. So I’m thinking oil first.

If there’s no sound then for some reason the roof computer is not allowing the operation to start…

Is the battery fully charged? Are you trying to motor the roof with the engine running? Do you have a decent bmw specific code reader? Is the internal luggage partition properly shut?

Many many reasons for ‘failures’ before you get to wiring loom or hydraulic failures…IMHO

 

[B21]

If your hydraulic oil hoses are goosed it's a costly affair as you can't buy individual hoses apparently and need to buy the full system at circa £1800 less fitting (it's a long job too).

FWIW The Zed Shed, in St Helens will do a complete replacement hydraulic loom for £1,475 fully fitted..they use (allegedly) uprated hoses etc..

 

[andyglym]

FWIW The Zed Shed, in St Helens will do a complete replacement hydraulic loom for £1,475 fully fitted..they use (allegedly) uprated hoses etc..

Yup, read that earlier on another channel.

 

[colb]

Welcome aboard the best Z forum, everything you will want to know on here.
Tip Update your user details with location and model of your car, assists us answering questions and you may have forum members close by who can assist with anything since we are Worldwide its a help to know where in the world you are and exact model of car you have,

 

[B21]

If your hydraulic oil hoses are goosed it's a costly affair as you can't buy individual hoses apparently and need to buy the full system at circa £1800 less fitting (it's a long job too).

FWIW…this company will sell individual hoses ..or all 14 for an E89 for £1k…..

BMW E89 Z4 Roadster (2009-) Hydraulic Cabriolet Roof Hoses

Direct Replacement Stainless Steel Braided Hydraulic Cabriolet Roof Hoses at a fraction of the cost from a BMW dealer.

www.cabriolet-roof-hoses.com

 

[andyglym]

FWIW…this company will sell individual hoses ..or all 14 for an E89 for £1k…..

BMW E89 Z4 Roadster (2009-) Hydraulic Cabriolet Roof Hoses

Direct Replacement Stainless Steel Braided Hydraulic Cabriolet Roof Hoses at a fraction of the cost from a BMW dealer.

www.cabriolet-roof-hoses.com

Sorry, meant to say from BMW.

 

[t-tony]

I tried using Mine the other day and no sound no motion. So I’m thinking oil first.

No sound or motion? Have the "Salmon Relays" in the boot on the pump been changed ever?

Tony.

 

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[Mint]

Hi Jim and to the forum from me too in Stafford.

 

[Althulas]

Hi and welcome from me.

 

[Shelly]

 

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