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Just got my '01 Roadster back on the road after a couple of years of hibernation (3 kids under the age of 6). It's running like a top now but the power roof for some reason isn't working. When I press the button the motor for the top makes a sound but nothing happens. Any ideas what it might be? Thanks!
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How's the hydraulic fluid level? If it's low, fill it up. But also, find out why it's leaking.
Does it not work in both up/down scenarios?
Nathan in Denver
1999 M Roadster, VFE V3 S/C, Randy Forbes Reinforced, Hardtop, H&R/Bilstein, Apex PS-7, Supersprint
1999 Z3 2.8 Coupe, Headers, 3.46, Manual Swap, H&R/Koni, M Geometry/Brakes, M54B30 Manifold, Style 42
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It doesn't work in either setting (luckily it's easy enough to do manually). Where is the hydraulic fluid reservoir?
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In the trunk, driver's side, behind the carpet. It's easy to do manually if you turn the t-handle to manual mode. If it's easy now in the non-manual mode, I'd suspect a leak.Originally Posted by jtdchucktown
Nathan in Denver
1999 M Roadster, VFE V3 S/C, Randy Forbes Reinforced, Hardtop, H&R/Bilstein, Apex PS-7, Supersprint
1999 Z3 2.8 Coupe, Headers, 3.46, Manual Swap, H&R/Koni, M Geometry/Brakes, M54B30 Manifold, Style 42
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Great - will give it a look this weekend. Is the fluid readily available at a local auto parts store or does it need to be special ordered?
Thin Air
Make sure to look closely at the fluid reservoir for the dimple arrows on the lower part of the reservoir which are the full markers. It really doesn't need much oil in it. The book says BMW 54 34 8 410 306 is the convertible hydraulic fluid kit which is listed as ...
Hollow bolt set 54348410306 $67.63
CONSISTING OF
HOLLOW BOLT
GASKET
small oil bottle
SCREW PLUG
And ECS seem to have it in stock - https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/54348410306/
Last edited by khammack; 06-11-2021 at 04:14 PM.
2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, Black Soft Top, Steel Gray Metailic Hard Top, TC Kline Double Adj Shocks with H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C Wheels. Looking for a new home.
2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Prem Pkg, Driver Assistance Pkg
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Thanks. Any tips on how to remove the carpeting without breaking anything? There doesn’t seem to be any obvious place to detach it, and there’s a trunk light embedded in the center as well as a 6-disc CD changer which limits my access to the driver’s side.
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No need to remove carpeting. Just look for the plastic black screws in the corner of the Motor..I think there is about three plastic screws. Once removed just bend down the carpeting in that corner and you will have access to the motor.
Thin Air
You just need to remove the partition (carpet?) in the trunk behind the fuel tank/car seats. There are several round (black) friction plugs along the top of the partition that you can remove with something like a plastic pry tool. You may also need to remove the driver's side partition, but you may be able to get by without doing that.
2002 M Roadster, Steel Gray Metailic, Gray Nappa Leather, Black Soft Top, Steel Gray Metailic Hard Top, TC Kline Double Adj Shocks with H&R Springs, Stromung Exhaust, SSR Type C Wheels. Looking for a new home.
2022 Z4 M40i, Misano Blue Metallic, Prem Pkg, Driver Assistance Pkg
2023 X5 M50, Phytonic Blue, Black Extended Merion Leather, Driving Asst Pro Pkg, Park Asst Pkg, Exec Pkg, Climate Comfort Pkg.
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