If you have found that the roof will not open and a red light is flashing on the dashboard it means this sensor has failed.
Bmw 645 convertible roof problems.
If you bump jiggle or wiggle this area it will then operate the top.
Allen key spindal comes down when i press roof down button.
I made a vid of whats wrong with my roof.
There is a switch that is mounted on the frame of the convertible top on the left side near the rear passenger side headrest.
This appears a common fault on bmw s of this age circa year 1999 mod.
This strangely enough occurs when the top hasn t been retracted in at least a week totally random and i m stuck with it until it decides to go away.
Convertible roof problem convertible roof problem brand.
Symptoms the customer complaint is that the convertible roof has either got stuck or is not opening all the way.
Windows open but no movemen.
A lot of noise no movement.
In this video we diagnose and fix a bmw z4 with a malfunctioning convertible roof.
How i simply solved the problem of the automatic convertible roof hood not coming down.
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There was a service bulletin that says to remove the switch and oval out the holes to correct the issue.
On the 6 series versions fitted with a convertible roof the position sensor can fail.