Convertible roof motor stopped working.

GMe90 · 07-23-2020, 09:03 PM

I'll keep you all posted on how this ultimately turns out:

GMe90 · 07-30-2020, 08:28 AM

What's up, everyone. Quick update on the Z4 convertible roof issue:

GMe90 · 08-10-2020, 08:17 AM

Hey friends. The convertible roof issue has been resolved:

hopkiba · 08-21-2020, 11:46 AM

Glad I came across this. My 2007 3.0si is doing the same exact thing. Was not sure if it was the pump or cylinders. I am now going to order new hinge assemblies and try to do it myself. I will also move the motor/pump to the trunk.

Huz-Z · 08-21-2020, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GMe90

Hey friends. The convertible roof issue has been resolved:

Glad this was addressed! I would have made the same decision!

JAS1169 · 08-21-2020, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hopkiba

Glad I came across this. My 2007 3.0si is doing the same exact thing. Was not sure if it was the pump or cylinders. I am now going to order new hinge assemblies and try to do it myself. I will also move the motor/pump to the trunk.

After pricing out a new OEM hinge lifter set, you might want to consider:

https://www.tophydraulics.com/55-bmw-z4

GMe90 · 09-07-2020, 04:20 PM

After replacing the right hydraulic cylinder hinge, the left one broke. In this video I talk about the lessons and learned and how I finally resolved the convertible roof issue.

hopkiba · 09-28-2020, 07:57 PM

Mine turned out to be the pump. Relocated to the trunk. Added some fluid. Worked great as long as the pump is vertical. Glad I did not buy the hinges!

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hopkiba Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 07 BMW Z4 si, 10 Infiniti G37 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Helped me Diagnose My Problem Glad I came across this. My 2007 3.0si is doing the same exact thing. Was not sure if it was the pump or cylinders. I am now going to order new hinge assemblies and try to do it myself. I will also move the motor/pump to the trunk.
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09-28-2020, 07:57 PM	#8
hopkiba Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 07 BMW Z4 si, 10 Infiniti G37 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Mine turned out to be the pump. Relocated to the trunk. Added some fluid. Worked great as long as the pump is vertical. Glad I did not buy the hinges!
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