Bmw 1 Series Convertible Roof Wont Open

The microswitches or hall sensors can crack and.

Bmw 1 series convertible roof wont open. Open the trunk lid. If the convertible top is locked release the two button in the cargo area arrows 1 using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all the way out. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard vehicle tool kit. Convertible roof won t go down 135i 08 post by beasted sat sep 26 2015 5 51 pm i have reset the boot compartment a few times checked boot is shut properly and the button lights up red and on the dash i get a pic of the car roof.

The convertible top box cover is unlocked. Convertible roof problem convertible roof problem brand. The tabs either side manually release the deck this is so that if you are unable to put the roof up you can release the rear deck man handle the roof up then lock the mechanism with the supplied allen key. The water drains where the motor sits get clogged with debris and do not drain properly and water enters the enclosure where the motor is located.

Re the boot unless it s a very late model there is a key slot above the rear number plate. The most likely the cause is your motor just died. This issue was supposedly fixed in on the 05 and above models but i have heard that some issues still arise. Symptoms the customer complaint is that the convertible roof has either got stuck or is not opening all the way.