z3 hood locking

[Mike Dent]

Hi guys Mike Dent New member from edge of lake district.
I have a problem with my hood passenger side lock not clicking into place it was a bit iffy when I got the car 3yrs ago but had New hood fitted over this last winter and now no matter how I adjust the pin it won't lock at all. It looks to me like the spring inside is weak . Is this usually the problem and how easy is it to replace.
Hope you can help.

 

[oldcarman]

You may be able to adjust the attachment plate itself. There seems to be considerable adjustment available. May be a bit of trial and error though. Remove the top trim piece and take a peek while trying to latch and you should see where and which direction you need to go! HTH, JIM

 

[GazHyde]

Hi Mike, When you refer to the pin, do you mean this in the picture? (https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-roof-latch-adjustment.19/)

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[billz]

Welcome from Nottingham. You have come to the right place to get your answer

 

[Mike Dent]

You may be able to adjust the attachment plate itself. There seems to be considerable adjustment available. May be a bit of trial and error though. Remove the top trim piece and take a peek while trying to latch and you should see where and which direction you need to go! HTH, JIM

Thanks for info I was not sure if UN screwing the trim was the way to go I have not stripped a soft top before and with it being New was a bit wary. Also never used a forum before so very slow . Thanks

 

[Mike Dent]

Hi Mike, When you refer to the pin, do you mean this in the picture? (https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-roof-latch-adjustment.19/)

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Yep that's the one don't know it's right name but assumed it adjusted the tension. Have tried all settings but it's not the problem drivers side locks at all settings passenger side lever pops open at all settings.

 

[Mike Dent]

Welcome from Ireland!

Thanks for welcome must get to tour Ireland sometime only live 40 mins from Heysham and never been.

 

[Mike Dent]

Welcome from Nottingham. You have come to the right place to get your answer

Thanks for welcome am new to using forums but looking forward to contributing where possible always been happy working on cars but no qualifications worked last few years before retirement at local garage and as breakdown driver for local body shop.Ran and maintained a postcard (marlin Roadster) for several years then got my zed when retired use it as everyday runner and have toured from top of Scotland to south coast quite a few times in last few years with no problems ...apart from this one. Mike D

 

[Low Rider]

Welcome to the forum from the West Midlands

 

[t-tony]

Hi Mike from near Lincoln, welcome to a great forum for all you may ever need to know. My boss at work is heading your way next week in a camper van and I've seen him drive. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Tony.

 

[ZTec]

Welcome to the forum from Llantwit Major.

 

[Stacey Aylmore]

Hi welcome from south wales

 

[Shelly]

Welcome to the forum
From Bradwell near Great Yarmouth

 

[Cooper]

Welcome from the end of the earth - Tasmania Australia.

 

[Mint]

Hi Mike, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire.