E89 Roof Problems in Bristol

Peter Gane · Post by **Peter Gane** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:26 pm

Hi everyone,

I have a 2015 Z4 E89. Recently the roof red light has started coming on accompanied by a ping. Usually the light goes out but can come back again. When the fault light shows, sometimes, the window switch doesnt work. The roof is working but clearly there is a fault. Hopefully just a micro switch/ sensor but not sure.
Has anyone else had this problem and is there a recommended repair garage in the Bristol area?

Thanks
Peter

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:31 pm

Your in luck. One of the forum roof guru's is based in Bristol.

Number5 is your man

You will need 2 more port before you can Private message him.

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:33 pm

See here......

Clicky viewtopic.php?p=2005704&hilit=Number5#p2005704

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:38 pm

Stay out of Bristol...might be answer.

Probably broken wire, usual symptom.
Code reader required to find out which one.

clarker63 · Post by **clarker63** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:39 pm

N4LLY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:33 pm See here......

Clicky viewtopic.php?p=2005704&hilit=Number5#p2005704

I thought he was an E85 man, not an E89?

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:42 pm

clarker63 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:39 pm
N4LLY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:33 pm See here......

Clicky viewtopic.php?p=2005704&hilit=Number5#p2005704
I thought he was an E85 man, not an E89?

Yes Alan is definitely the E85 guru, not sure he knows too much about E89s tbh.
I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86.

clarker63 · Post by **clarker63** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:43 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:42 pm I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86.

surely a tin opener is all you need for that one?

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:46 pm

Ah, maybe my bad, but thought he would tackle both

Thought a shout as better than a trip to Robbies in Munich

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:42 pm
I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:54 pm

Could be microswitches or hall sensors as well - these are the typically failures on e89.

Redish are inBristol and Forza are in Caldicot, I would also look at Autotech in Cwmbran, found then pretty helpful.

Do you have a code reader?

GasheadIan · Post by **GasheadIan** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:09 pm

Sure I have seen Autobase in chipping Sodbury tackle E89 roofs . Joe and Sam usually pretty honest and helpful
01454 314100

Number5 · Post by **Number5** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:53 pm

Yes, sorry. I’m no use on E89’s

You need a computer to move things all out of sequence otherwise you get the roof stuck half way and can’t access the boot

Try Autobase in C Sodbury or failing that Lee at Autotech in Caerleon is a whizz on E89 roofs

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon Jun 19, 2023 10:05 pm

Number5 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 9:53 pm Yes, sorry. I’m no use on E89’s

You need a computer to move things all out of sequence otherwise you get the roof stuck half way and can’t access the boot

Try Autobase in C Sodbury or failing that Lee at Autotech in Caerleon is a whizz on E89 roofs

Already recommended Autotech - They are always helpful and reasonably priced but don't expect a glass showroom, the place is pretty functional

Peter Gane · Post by **Peter Gane** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:30 am

Thanks everyone, that's amazing help. Will keep you posted.

Peter Gane · Post by **Peter Gane** » Tue Jun 20, 2023 7:39 am

Thanks everyone, that's amazing help. Will keep you posted.

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