RichardBull

[RichardBull]

Hello.

Richard Bull here (from Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.)

Our 2.2, 'Y-reg' Z3 is actually owned by and registered to my wife Carol and has been with us for more than 20 years.

It is the only car that Carol has ever said she liked when we've been driving down the motorway!

Fortunately for me, the Z3 has always been on my 'I'd really like one" list.

So, two very happy Z3 drivers over a long period.

I've requested to join your organisation as we have a problem with the convertible hood.

It won't open!

Opening has been spasmodic for a couple of years, but now it seems to be permanently closed.

I've done quite a bit of internet research which seems to steer me towards a hydraulics fault.

I've checked the wiring as best I can and it all seems to be secure.

I 'think' the fluid tank is empty, but can't be sure as my movements are restricted for health reasons.

Can it be topped up/re-filled, or do I have to buy a new one (at around £200 plus labour)?

I would appreciate any help/guidance that anyone can offer.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Richard (and Carol) Bull

 

[t-tony]

With the hood raised, as I understand it, there will be little fluid left in the reservoir. If you open the valve on the pump (the fluid should be returned yo the resevoir) unit and you will be able to raise and lower the roof manually. It is likely to be a micro switch fault on the hood frame.
By the way welcome on the forum from me near Lincoln.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

on the Forum, as @t-tony has posted, it will probably be the micro switch.

This thread might be of some help :-

BMW Z3 Hood Micro Switch Replacement

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...

zroadster.org

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland

 

[Shelly]

 

[Ian&Sue]

Hi Carol & Richard, from North Yorkshire.

Sue & Ian.

 

[Althulas]

Hi Richard and welcome from me in north Oxfordshire. I’m not to far from you and don’t mind taking a look to show you round the system. It could be a combination as suggested micro switch or even the brake light switch. Topping up the system is easy to do. Pm your number and I can have a chat with you.

Regards
Mark

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi, and welcome from me in Cardiff.