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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
Trunk soft closer has stopped working; any comments please
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- Lifer
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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEeFPf01714Look at this video.
I had a problem where the wires to the micro switches had broken inside due to a manufacturing fault.
The wires are the loops you see on the left and right and flex as the motors run.
I did write the cure on this site, but can't find it right now.
If you lift the boot and run a screw driver shaft where the boot would lock down the two motors should run and try and lock then lift badge to reset.
It's easy to take apart if you are a bit handy.
I had a problem where the wires to the micro switches had broken inside due to a manufacturing fault.
The wires are the loops you see on the left and right and flex as the motors run.
I did write the cure on this site, but can't find it right now.
If you lift the boot and run a screw driver shaft where the boot would lock down the two motors should run and try and lock then lift badge to reset.
It's easy to take apart if you are a bit handy.
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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
Always a worry of mine so took a look at the vid. Handy little link from the comments
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766
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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
You found it, I couldn't for some reason.Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:16 am Always a worry of mine so took a look at the vid. Handy little link from the comments
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766
Pity photobucket has, well gone down the drain.
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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
You put the link in the comments on the youtube video .flybobbie wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:10 pmYou found it, I couldn't for some reason.Vonlipvig wrote: ↑Sat Aug 05, 2017 8:16 am Always a worry of mine so took a look at the vid. Handy little link from the comments
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=91766
Pity photobucket has, well gone down the drain.
2009 Sapphire Black 23i
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Z4 2013 trunk soft closer malfunction; not working
Perhaps I should put the link at the top of the video.