Hi Steve here I have a 1999e36 and roof won't go down switch has blinking red light and it makes a noise like cogs aren't sinker I looked at motors and the one in 1/4 panel is not in gaged and can't get it to go back in can you help .
Hi DannyBoy909,
If you've determined that the motor mounted in the 1/4 panel is disengaged, try pushing it in to engage it. Push in forcefully until it clicks into place. You may need to 'run' the motor a little to get the teeth to line up if it won't engage the first time.
Jimmie Jazz
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