Top Switch Light

tkeneklis · 08-27-2015, 11:08 AM

When my top is fully down the top light switch keeps blinking. What can I do other than put tape on it or tell people that it is the warning light to inform me that the top is down?

Spaceman Spiff · 08-27-2015, 04:00 PM

Make sure the top locks as the last step of opening. If it goes all the way down but doesn't lock, the light will keep flashing as the cycle isn't completed.

tkeneklis · 08-28-2015, 09:13 PM

I have tried pushing down on the top when I assumed it was down and still the light is on. How do I verify it is locked down?

Nate4641 · 08-29-2015, 02:12 AM

you should hear the motor continue to do things even after the top is fully down. Keep the button down until you dont hear it doing anything. If it stops making noise and still is flashing, you may have another problem

tkeneklis · 09-02-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate4641

you should hear the motor continue to do things even after the top is fully down. Keep the button down until you dont hear it doing anything. If it stops making noise and still is flashing, you may have another problem

Hi Nate, I tried to hold the button down for about 15 - 20 seconds after the top was assumed down and still the light is blinking on and off.

BTW where in Greece are you located? My parents were Greek and I have been there about 5 times.
Ted

Clearancediver · 09-02-2015, 10:44 PM

If you have a preface lift car you have the "latch" feature that post facelift cars had removed. When the top is down... Press down on the top and see if it latches... I've had the flashing light and have used both methods.. Pushing down and holding button to to get rid of it... After awhile it stopped doing it.

Nate4641 · 09-03-2015, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tkeneklis

Hi Nate, I tried to hold the button down for about 15 - 20 seconds after the top was assumed down and still the light is blinking on and off.

BTW where in Greece are you located? My parents were Greek and I have been there about 5 times.
Ted

If that isn't doing it, and Clearancediver's idea isn't working either, you may have another issue that you need a mechanic to look at.

I'm in Athens. I just work here temporarily.

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tkeneklis Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2005 Z-4 roadster Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sheboygan, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [0.00]	Top Switch Light When my top is fully down the top light switch keeps blinking. What can I do other than put tape on it or tell people that it is the warning light to inform me that the top is down?
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Spaceman Spiff Captain 86 Rep 847 Posts Drives: R8, 996 C2, Z4MR (sold) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (1)	Make sure the top locks as the last step of opening. If it goes all the way down but doesn't lock, the light will keep flashing as the cycle isn't completed.
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tkeneklis Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2005 Z-4 roadster Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Sheboygan, WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [0.00]	I have tried pushing down on the top when I assumed it was down and still the light is on. How do I verify it is locked down?
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Nate4641 Major 151 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: '07 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Warner Robins, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Roadster [0.00]	you should hear the motor continue to do things even after the top is fully down. Keep the button down until you dont hear it doing anything. If it stops making noise and still is flashing, you may have another problem __________________ My build/adventure thread
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Clearancediver Lieutenant 89 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Victoria, BC Canada iTrader: (0)	If you have a preface lift car you have the "latch" feature that post facelift cars had removed. When the top is down... Press down on the top and see if it latches... I've had the flashing light and have used both methods.. Pushing down and holding button to to get rid of it... After awhile it stopped doing it. __________________ Sent from my smart phone...
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