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    BMW z3 convertible top issues

    I have a 2000 bmw z3 and the convertible top works fine up and down but when I try to open it all the way it won’t lay correctly . Like the motor doesn’t want to pull it all the way into the slot. It’s about 4 inches up off the trunk and when I push it down it will go down into the slot but pop right back out . Please help , idk if it’s a bent frame or the hydraulic system

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    New canvas on the frame? It may be tight and not 'broken in' yet.

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    it only takes a minute to unhook the hydraulics, then you can test it. it's behind the driver's seat.

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    The hydraulic motor is in the trunk, left hand side. Remove the carpet and you'll see a "T" handle on the side of the unit. Give it a turn and you'll disable the hydraulics. Then see if the top sits down properly.
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    I undid the hydraulic multiple times and it keeps wanting to pop right back up .

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    Did you just turn the T handle, or did you unhook the cylinder?

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    Sounds like the frame is bent

    Does it close to the windshield frame easily?

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