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E89 Roof Problems in Bristol
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E89 Roof Problems in Bristol
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
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
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Your in luck. One of the forum roof guru's is based in Bristol.
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Stay out of Bristol...might be answer.
Probably broken wire, usual symptom.
Code reader required to find out which one.
Probably broken wire, usual symptom.
Code reader required to find out which one.
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I thought he was an E85 man, not an E89?N4LLY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:33 pm See here......
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Yes Alan is definitely the E85 guru, not sure he knows too much about E89s tbh.clarker63 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:39 pmI thought he was an E85 man, not an E89?N4LLY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 19, 2023 5:33 pm See here......
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I have heard that he has a dismal success rate on the E86.
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Ah, maybe my bad, but thought he would tackle both
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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?
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?
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Sure I have seen Autobase in chipping Sodbury tackle E89 roofs . Joe and Sam usually pretty honest and helpful
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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
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
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Already recommended Autotech - They are always helpful and reasonably priced but don't expect a glass showroom, the place is pretty functional
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Thanks everyone, that's amazing help. Will keep you posted.
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Thanks everyone, that's amazing help. Will keep you posted.